Food
Plain dosa: Calories, Protein & Macros
A 1 dosa serving of Plain dosa has 137 kcal, 3.7g protein, 23.1g carbs and 3g fat — 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal. It's a vegetarian cooked dish from the rice & grains group, logged directly in IRONSLOG's 1,579-item Indian food database.
What's in a standard serving of Plain dosa?
A 1 dosa serving has 137 kcal, 3.7g protein, 23.1g carbohydrate, 3g fat and 1.9g fiber. Per 100 g it's 380.9 kcal, 10.3g protein, 64.1g carbs and 8.4g fat — use the per-100g figures to rescale for whatever portion is actually eaten.
How does Plain dosa fit a cut vs a bulk?
At 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal, Plain dosa is more calorie-dense than protein-dense — on a calorie deficit (a cut) it's worth measuring the portion carefully so it doesn't crowd out higher-protein foods within a fixed calorie budget. On a calorie surplus (a bulk) that same calorie density is an advantage — it's an easy way to add calories without needing a large plate.
How much Plain dosa should I eat?
The dataset's reference serving is 1 dosa (36 g), giving the 137 kcal and 3.7g protein above. Most people fit 1-2 servings into a single meal depending on the rest of the plate and their daily calorie target — log the actual amount eaten in IRONSLOG rather than assuming one fixed serving every time.
What can I swap for Plain dosa?
- Vegetable poha — vegetarian, 181 kcal per 100 g, 2.7g protein per 100 kcal
- Curd rice — vegetarian, 196 kcal per 100 g, 3g protein per 100 kcal
- Semolina upma — vegetarian, 148 kcal per 100 g, 2.2g protein per 100 kcal
| Metric | Per 1 dosa | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 380.9 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 64.1 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 8.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
Key takeaways
- A 1 dosa serving of Plain dosa has 137 kcal and 3.7g protein.
- Plain dosa carries 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal — more calorie-dense than protein-dense.
- It's a vegetarian cooked dish in the rice & grains group.
- Nutrition data is from the Indian Nutrient Databank / IFCT 2017, not estimated.
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Try IRONSLOG freeFrequently asked questions
How much protein is in Plain dosa?
10.3g per 100 g, or 3.7g in a 1 dosa serving — 2.7g of protein per 100 kcal.
Is Plain dosa vegetarian?
Yes — Plain dosa is vegetarian.
Can I log Plain dosa in IRONSLOG?
Yes — Plain dosa is one of the 1,579 items in IRONSLOG's Indian food database, searchable directly from the nutrition log.