Onion pakora vs plain dosa: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick plain dosa; for muscle gain onion pakora does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Onion pakora | Plain dosa |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 plate · 6 pieces | 1 dosa |
| Calories | 304 kcal | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 47 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Calories from fat | 52% | 19% |
What the numbers say
- Onion pakora has 33 kcal more a serving than plain dosa. One serving of onion pakora has the calories of about 1.1 servings of plain dosa.
- Protein is about the same (9 vs 8 g).
- For protein per calorie, onion pakora wins with 3.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Plain dosa, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Onion pakora, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.