Rava dosa vs sabudana khichdi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick rava dosa; for muscle gain sabudana khichdi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Rava dosa | Sabudana khichdi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 dosa | 1 plate |
| Calories | 248 kcal | 382 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 39 g | 63 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 13 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 1.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Calories from fat | 31% | 31% |
What the numbers say
- Sabudana khichdi has 134 kcal more a serving than rava dosa. One serving of sabudana khichdi has the calories of about 1.5 servings of rava dosa.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 5 g).
- For protein per calorie, rava dosa wins with 1.7 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: rava dosa is vegan and sabudana khichdi is vegetarian.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Rava dosa, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Sabudana khichdi, 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.