Masala dosa calories come to 491 for one medium dosa (267 g) and 184 per 100 g, based on a dosa with potato filling. Size matters most here. A small 113 g dosa is 208 calories, while a large 523 g one reaches 962, which is 48% of the daily value in a single plate.
491kcal
1 medium dosa · 267 g, with potato filling
12%protein
14.6 gProtein
82 gCarbs
11.4 gFat
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Nutrition facts
With potato filling · per 267 g
Calories
491 kcal
Protein
14.6 g
Carbohydrate
82 g
Fat
11.4 g
Saturated fat
1.6 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
881 mg
Potassium
366 mg
Iron
5 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Masala dosa: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 medium (267 g)
491
14.6 g
82.2 g
11.4 g
881 mg
25%
1 small (113 g)
208
6.2 g
34.8 g
4.8 g
373 mg
10%
1 large (523 g)
962
28.6 g
161.1 g
22.3 g
1,726 mg
48%
100 g
184
5.5 g
30.8 g
4.3 g
330 mg
9%
3 × 1 medium (267 g)
1,474
43.7 g
2,643 mg
5 × 1 medium (267 g)
2,456
72.9 g
4,406 mg
A large masala dosa is nearly two medium ones
Restaurant dosas vary more in size than most breakfast foods, and the calories follow the plate. A small 113 g masala dosa is 208 calories, or 10% of the daily value. The medium 267 g version, which most labels treat as one dosa, is 491 calories and 25% of the daily value. The large 523 g crepe that hangs off the plate is 962 calories.
That large one is effectively two medium dosas. Two medium dosas (534 g) total 983 calories with 1,762 mg of sodium and 29.2 g of protein. Three medium dosas reach 1,474 calories, and five, the kind of count a shared family order can hit, add up to 2,456 calories.
If you are counting, identify the size before you eat. Compare the crepe to your plate: if it covers the plate edge to edge, log it as large, not medium. That one decision nearly doubles the total.
Two thirds of the calories come from carbs
Per 100 g, masala dosa carries 30.8 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein and 4.3 g of fat. In calorie terms, 67% comes from carbohydrate, 21% from fat and 12% from protein. The rice and lentil batter and the potato filling both lean starchy, so this is a carb-led breakfast first.
Fat is modest for a griddled food. A medium dosa has 11.4 g of fat, and only 0.6 g of every 100 g is saturated. Cholesterol is listed at 0.
Protein is the weaker side. A medium dosa gives 14.6 g, which is 29% of the daily value, a respectable figure that comes from sheer portion size rather than density. Fiber lands at 5.9 g for the medium, and sugars stay low at 2.9 g, so this is not a sweet breakfast in any sense.
Sodium is the row to watch
At 330 mg per 100 g, masala dosa is saltier than its mild flavor suggests. A medium dosa delivers 881 mg of sodium, 38% of the daily value, before any sambar or chutney touches it. A large dosa carries 1,726 mg, which is 75% of the daily value on its own.
The gap between calories and sodium is the useful signal. A medium dosa uses 25% of your daily calories but 38% of your sodium, so salt runs ahead of energy. Two medium dosas bring 1,762 mg; three bring 2,643 mg, which is past the full daily value.
If you watch sodium, the side dishes matter as much as the dosa. Sambar and chutneys add their own salt, so smaller spoonfuls of those are the simplest way to keep the meal in range.
Add protein to turn it into a fuller meal
With 12% of its calories from protein, a masala dosa on its own is a starchy meal. A protein side changes the balance without changing the dish: a bowl of sambar, a cup of yogurt or an egg on the side all work. Coconut chutney adds fat and calories quickly, so a spoonful goes further than a ladle.
For a lighter plate, a small 113 g dosa at 208 calories plus a generous serving of sambar makes a sensible breakfast. For a big lunch, one medium dosa at 491 calories leaves room in most days. A large dosa at 962 calories is closer to a meal and a half, so plan the rest of the day around it.
Packaged versions such as Deep Indian Kitchen Masala Dosa, Medium Spice exist too, so check the label size against these numbers. BodyPal can log a masala dosa from a photo, which helps when the size on the plate is hard to judge.
How does masala dosa compare?
Here is how masala dosa stacks up against plain dosa, egg dosa and hash brown, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: Masala dosa at 184 calories per 100 g is lighter than plain dosa at 210 and below hash brown at 217, which carries 11.5 g of fat to the dosa's 4.3 g. For weight loss pick masala dosa or egg dosa, both at 184, over hash brown; for staying full, take the dosa with its 5.5 g of protein over the hash brown's 2.6 g.
Most popular masala dosa brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Deep Indian Kitchen Masala Dosa, Medium Spice1 dosa + 1 tsp chutney · 99 g273 kcal
The frozen product is labeled with coconut chutney included and uses a richer recipe, so it reads higher per 100 g than the number above. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Masala dosa FAQs
How many calories are in one masala dosa?
A medium masala dosa (267 g) has about 491 calories. A small one (113 g) has 208 and a large one (523 g) has 962.
Is masala dosa good for weight loss?
A medium masala dosa has 491 calories, 14.6 g protein, 11.4 g fat and 5.9 g fiber. A small one at 208 calories is the lighter option.
Masala dosa vs plain dosa: which has more calories?
Per 100 g, masala dosa has 184 calories and plain dosa 210. A medium plain dosa weighs only 80 g (168 calories), so the filled medium dosa at 491 calories is higher per piece.
How many carbs are in a masala dosa?
A medium masala dosa has 82.2 g of carbs, or 30.8 g per 100 g. Sugar is low at 1.1 g per 100 g.
How many calories are in a potato masala dosa?
A potato masala dosa has 184 calories per 100 g, so one medium 267 g dosa comes to 491 calories. The potato filling is already included, since these figures are for a dosa with filling.
How many calories are in one plate of masala dosa?
If a plate holds one medium dosa, it is 491 calories. A plate with two medium dosas totals 983 calories and 1,762 mg of sodium, before sambar and chutney are added.
How many calories are in a large masala dosa?
A large masala dosa (523 g) has 962 calories, 48% of the daily value. It also carries 161.1 g of carbs, 28.6 g of protein and 1,726 mg of sodium.
How many calories are in half a masala dosa?
Half a medium masala dosa is roughly half of 491 calories, close to the 208 calories in a small 113 g dosa. Half a large dosa is roughly half of 962, close to one medium dosa.
