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1 masala dosa (150 g) has about 227 kcal - also called masala dosai, masaladosa.
Per 1 home dosa (150 g), with 3.2 g fibre.
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Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 home dosa (150 g) | 227 | 4.9 g | 35 g | 7.5 g |
| 1 large dosa (210 g) | 317 | 6.9 g | 48.9 g | 10.5 g |
| 100 g | 151 | 3.3 g | 23.3 g | 5 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Masala dosa | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 dosa (150 g) | 227 | 7.5 g |
| Restaurant, the same 150 g | 318 | 11.6 g |
| Restaurant, 1 dosa (230 g) | 488 | 17.7 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant masala dosa has about 40% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra oil and ghee. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving (1 dosa) is about 230 g, against 150 g for 1 dosa at home, so it comes to 488 kcal against 227. Ordering it? See restaurant masala dosa.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Rice (white, raw): 35 g
- Urad dal (raw): 12 g
- Potato: 70 g
- Onion: 20 g
- Cooking oil: 10 g
It finishes at about 210 g once cooked. One dosa with a potato filling, cooked with oil on the tawa. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether masala dosa fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log masala dosa in CaloDaily in one tap - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 masala dosa takes about 45 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 masala dosa?
About 227 kcal for 150 g, with 4.9 g protein, 35 g carbs and 7.5 g fat.
Ek masala dosa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek masala dosa (150 g) mein lagbhag 227 calorie hoti hai, aur 4.9 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 masala dosa?
About 45 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
How many calories are in home-made masala dosa compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant masala dosa has about 40% more calories than home-made - mostly the extra oil and ghee. The serving is bigger too: a restaurant serving (1 dosa) is about 230 g, against 150 g for 1 dosa at home, so it comes to 488 kcal against 227.
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