Is rava dosa good for weight loss?
In moderation, paired with protein. One serving (1 dosa) has 248 kcal and 4 g protein.
248kcal
4 gprotein
39 gcarbs
9 gfat
Why
- 1.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 248 kcal a serving is 14% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 4 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
1 dosa keeps it to 248 kcal with 4 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dosa | 248 | 4 g |
| 2 dosa | 497 | 8 g |
More protein per calorie in south Indian and quick breakfasts
- Khaman dhokla201 kcal · 9 g protein · 4 pieces
- Medu vada244 kcal · 10 g protein · 2 vada
- Overnight oats337 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 jar
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g