South Indian · 6 varieties featured
Dosa
Thin, crisp crepes from South India, most made from fermented rice and urad dal batter: plain, masala, Mysore masala and benne dosa, rava dosa and uttapam, usually eaten with sambar and chutney. Compare each variety's weight-management rating, calories per serving and where to find it
The short answer
Across the 6 varieties of dosa we compare, a serving has about 103 to 339 kcal: Rava dosa is the lightest (about 103 kcal for 1 rava dosa, about 50 g) and Benne dosa the heaviest (about 339 kcal for 1 benne dosa, about 80 g). For weight management, Masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa and Plain dosa rate highest (2.5/5, moderate fit), judged on calories per gram, protein and fibre for the calories, and the size of a regular serving.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 6 Nov 2026 · How we review
Average weight-management rating
Average of the 6 varieties, rounded to the nearest half star. Varieties range from 1.0 to 2.5.
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- Calories per serving
- 103 to 339 kcal
- Best for weight management
- Masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa and Plain dosa · 2.5/5
- Lightest
- Rava dosa · 103 kcal
- Varieties compared
- 6
How many calories are in dosa?
| Variety | Serving | Calories | For weight management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rava dosa1 rava dosa (about 50 g) | 1 rava dosa (about 50 g) | 103 kcal | 2.5/5 · Moderate fit |
| Plain dosa1 dosa (about 60 g) | 1 dosa (about 60 g) | 171 kcal | 2.5/5 · Moderate fit |
| Mysore masala dosa1 Mysore masala dosa (about 100 g) | 1 Mysore masala dosa (about 100 g) | 228 kcal | 2.5/5 · Moderate fit |
| Masala dosa1 masala dosa (about 150 g) | 1 masala dosa (about 150 g) | 312 kcal | 2.5/5 · Moderate fit |
| Uttapam1 uttapam (about 120 g) | 1 uttapam (about 120 g) | 324 kcal | 2.0/5 · Limited fit |
| Benne dosa1 benne dosa (about 80 g) | 1 benne dosa (about 80 g) | 339 kcal | 1.0/5 · Poor fit |
Which dosa is best for weight management?
2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 2.08 kcal · 56/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 2.7 g · 27/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 1.5 g · 50/100
- Portion (20%)
- 312 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 72/100
- Per 100 g
- 207.9 kcal · P 5.6 g · C 35.6 g · F 4.4 g
Score 50.9 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Swasthi's Recipes, Masala Dosa Recipe (Restaurant Style).
Find near you312 kcal
1 masala dosa (about 150 g)
About 1 hr of brisk walking uses similar energy
2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 2.28 kcal · 51/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 2.5 g · 25/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 1.4 g · 47/100
- Portion (20%)
- 228 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 93/100
- Per 100 g
- 227.6 kcal · P 5.7 g · C 32.8 g · F 7.9 g
Score 52 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Hebbar's Kitchen, Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe.
Find near you228 kcal
1 Mysore masala dosa (about 100 g)
About 45 min of brisk walking uses similar energy
2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 2.85 kcal · 34/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 3.0 g · 30/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 1.4 g · 46/100
- Portion (20%)
- 171 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 100/100
- Per 100 g
- 285.4 kcal · P 8.6 g · C 50.3 g · F 5 g
Score 48.4 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Swasthi's Recipes, Authentic Dosa Recipe.
Find near you171 kcal
1 dosa (about 60 g)
About 30 min of brisk walking uses similar energy
2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 2.05 kcal · 57/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 1.9 g · 19/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 1.3 g · 42/100
- Portion (20%)
- 103 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 100/100
- Per 100 g
- 205.3 kcal · P 3.9 g · C 28 g · F 8.5 g
Score 53.2 of 100 = 2.5 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Hebbar's Kitchen, Rava Dosa Recipe.
Find near you103 kcal
1 rava dosa (about 50 g)
About 20 min of brisk walking uses similar energy
2.0 / 5Rated 2 out of 5. Limited fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 2.70 kcal · 38/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 2.8 g · 28/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 1.4 g · 48/100
- Portion (20%)
- 324 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 69/100
- Per 100 g
- 270.4 kcal · P 7.6 g · C 48.2 g · F 4.7 g
Score 43.8 of 100 = 2.0 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Swasthi's Recipes, Uttapam Recipe (Crispy and Fluffy Uthappam), 2017.
Find near you324 kcal
1 uttapam (about 120 g)
About 1 hr of brisk walking uses similar energy
1.0 / 5Rated 1 out of 5. Poor fit for weight managementHow this is worked out
- Calories per gram (35%)
- 4.24 kcal · 0/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25%)
- 1.4 g · 14/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20%)
- 0.6 g · 20/100
- Portion (20%)
- 339 of 400 kcal (breakfast) · 65/100
- Per 100 g
- 424 kcal · P 5.9 g · C 35.5 g · F 28.8 g
Score 20.4 of 100 = 1.0 stars. Calculated from a standard recipe using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values. Source: Recipe: Hebbar's Kitchen, Benne Dosa Recipe.
Find near you339 kcal
1 benne dosa (about 80 g)
About 1 hr 5 min of brisk walking uses similar energy
Walking times are for a 70 kg adult at a brisk pace (about 5.6 km/h). Enter your weight in How much should I eat? to make them yours.
Walking energy: Compendium of Physical Activities, 2011. Calories are estimates; restaurant portions vary. Ratings scored on 2026-11-06.
Is dosa good for weight management?
On average, the 6 varieties of dosa we compare rate 2.0/5 (limited fit) for weight management, but they differ a lot. Masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa and Plain dosa are the better everyday choices; Benne dosa (1.0/5, poor fit) is better kept to a smaller portion or an occasional meal. Adding vegetables, dal or curd on the side and keeping to one serving matters as much as which variety you pick.
Common questions about dosa
How many calories are in dosa?
About 103 to 339 kcal per serving, depending on the variety. Rava dosa is the lightest and Benne dosa the heaviest.
Which dosa has the fewest calories?
Rava dosa, with about 103 kcal for 1 rava dosa, about 50 g.
Which dosa is best for weight management?
Masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa and Plain dosa rate highest at 2.5/5, moderate fit. Ratings combine calories per gram, protein and fibre per 100 kcal, and the size of a regular serving, each scored against fixed limits.
How much walking uses the energy in a serving of dosa?
For a 70 kg adult walking briskly, about 20 min for Rava dosa and 1 hr 5 min for Benne dosa.
Is dosa good for weight management?
A plain dosa with sambar is a fair choice. Masala dosa, ghee roast and extra chutney add a lot of calories.
Is dosa better than idli?
Idli is steamed and has no added oil, so it usually has fewer calories than a dosa of the same batter.
About these ratings
Each rating combines four things, each scored from 0 to 100 against fixed limits: calories per gram (35%), protein per 100 kcal (25%), fibre per 100 kcal (20%), and the size of a regular serving compared with what that kind of dish should provide in a meal (20%). More than 15 g of added sugar in a serving caps the rating at 2 stars. A higher rating does not mean a dish causes weight loss. See the methodology for the formula.