Is plain dosa good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 dosa) has 271 kcal and 8 g protein.
271kcal
8 gprotein
47 gcarbs
6 gfat
Why
- 2.8 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 271 kcal a serving is 10% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 8 g is 6% of 140 g protein.
- With 47 g carbs it is good fuel before or after training.
The portion to aim for
Even 2 dosa gives 15 g protein (542 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dosa | 271 | 8 g |
| 2 dosa | 542 | 15 g |
More protein a serving in breakfast and snacks
- Moong dal chilla218 kcal · 12 g protein · 2 chilla
- Besan chilla239 kcal · 11 g protein · 2 chilla
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Roasted chana snack111 kcal · 7 g protein · 1 handful · 30 g