Calories in Dosa, plain
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Dosa, plain contains 210 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (80 g) provides about 168 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in pancakes, waffles, french toast on FoodFactly, where the median is 273 kcal per 100 g across 53 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 20% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 16% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.58 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 309 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 37 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.3 g | |
| Protein C | 5.7 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.4 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 132 µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 104 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.75 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 5.6 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 18%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.7 gin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0.3 gin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 7.5 g)
- Fat4.1 gin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 10.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.58 gin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium309 mgin the lowest quarter of pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 460 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 51.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 57 µg |
| Folate, food C | 35 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Dosa
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosa, with filling | 184 | 5.5 g | 30.8 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes, gluten free | 215 | 3.3 g | 40.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Chinese pancake | 207 | 4.1 g | 45.4 g | 0.38 g |
| Waffle, gluten free | 263 | 2.7 g | 43 g | 8.8 g |
| Ice creams, strawberry | 192 | 3.2 g | 27.6 g | 8.4 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate, light, no sugar added | 173 | 3.5 g | 26.8 g | 5.7 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla Fudge Twirl | 153 | 3.5 g | 25.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Waffle, whole grain, reduced fat | 257 | 7.1 g | 49.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Waffle, school | 257 | 7.1 g | 49.2 g | 3.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dosa?
100 g of dosa has 210 kcal. 1 medium (80 g): about 168 kcal. 1 surface inch (1 g): about 2 kcal. 1 small (35 g): about 74 kcal.
How much protein is in dosa?
Dosa contains 5.7 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in 1 medium (80 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pancakes, waffles, french toast, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in dosa?
Dosa has 37 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dosa?
Dosa contains 4.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.58 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dosa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (33% DV), Thiamin (B1) (20% DV), copper (16% DV), iron (12% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dosa?
100 g contains 309 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708347. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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