Masala Dosa Calories and Nutrition
Also known as: Dosa with potato filling
1 medium masala dosa (~150 g) of Masala Dosa contains 276 calories, 8.2g protein, 46.2g carbs and 6.4g fat — a vegetarian dish in the breakfast category.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium masala dosa (~150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 184 kcal | 276 kcal |
| Protein | 5.46 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbs | 30.8 g | 46.2 g |
| Fat | 4.27 g | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 1.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 495 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.58 g | 0.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
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How Masala Dosa fits in your diet
A 1 medium masala dosa (~150 g) of masala dosa contributes about 14% of a 2,000-kcal daily target and roughly 16% of an average adult's 50 g daily protein floor. Typically made with rice, urad dal, oil, potato, onion, mustard seeds.
Crispy fermented rice-and-lentil crepe stuffed with a spiced potato (aloo) filling. Typically served with sambar and chutneys. For a balanced Indian plate, pair it with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs or chicken), a sabzi and a small portion of curd or salad. Restaurant or street-style versions can run 20–40% higher in calories because of extra oil, ghee or cream — adjust portion size accordingly.
Cuisine region: south indian.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 masala dosa?
A medium 150 g masala dosa has roughly 250 kcal. A larger restaurant-style masala dosa can reach 350–400 kcal because of the extra oil and potato.
Is masala dosa good for weight loss?
It is borderline. The crepe is healthy but the oil used for crisping and the potato filling push calories up. A plain dosa or idli is a better daily choice; have masala dosa occasionally.
How much protein is in masala dosa?
A medium masala dosa has about 6 g of protein, mostly from the fermented urad dal in the batter.
Masala dosa vs plain dosa — calorie difference?
Plain dosa is about 130 kcal, masala dosa is 250 kcal — the potato filling adds roughly 120 kcal. Choose plain dosa for fat loss.
Can diabetics eat masala dosa?
Occasionally. The fermented batter has a moderate glycemic load, but the potato filling spikes glucose. Replace potato with paneer-bhurji or sprouted-moong filling for a diabetic-friendly version.
Sources
Nutrition values for masala dosa are sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2709129). Per-100 g figures scaled to the selected serving above.
Primary reference: View on USDA FoodData Central
Updated: 17/5/2026