Calories in Plain dosa: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of plain dosa (1 dosa, about 100 g) has 210 kcal, with 5.7 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate and 4.1 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 210 kcal. That is 2.7 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g | 37 g |
| Fat | 4.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 dosa, about 100 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One plain dosa of about 100 g is a thin crisp round about the size of a dinner plate, rolled or folded.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 210 kcal, one serving is about 13 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 18 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. A plain dosa with sambar and a little chutney is a lighter breakfast than the masala version, and it fits easily in the morning of a 1,400 kcal day.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
If you are watching sugar or carbohydrate, see the diabetes diet chart for Indian meals. Similar foods: Khaman dhokla, Upma and Poha.
How cooking changes the number
The oil on the tawa matters more than the batter. A smear of oil makes a thin dosa; a ladle of ghee turns it into a different dish.
A swap to try
Try Idli. Idli is steamed with no oil, so it comes out lower in fat. Idli (2 idli, about 100 g) comes to 128 kcal, which is 82 kcal less than 210 for plain dosa.
Who might want to watch it
The value is a USDA average for dosa. A restaurant dosa can be much bigger and oilier.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idli | 2 idli, about 100 g | 128 | 6.4 g |
| Khaman dhokla | 4 pieces, about 120 g | 231 | 9.6 g |
| Upma | 1 bowl, about 200 g | 174 | 4 g |
| Poha | 1 plate, about 150 g | 264 | 5.4 g |
| Onion uttapam | 1 uttapam, about 120 g | 156 | 3.8 g |
| Medu vada | 2 vada, about 100 g | 266 | 12.8 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Dosa, plain, USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023 (Oct 2024 release), FDC ID 2708347
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
