Calories in Thosai / dosa, plain

Thosai / dosa, plain has about 180 kcal per 1 piece.

180

Calories

4 g

Protein

30 g

Carbs

5 g

Fat

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 67% · Fat 24%

  • • About 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. Your own target depends on your size, activity and goal: work it out here.
  • • Roughly 42 minutes of brisk walking for a 70 kg person to burn the same energy (a rough guide).
  • • Fairly low in protein for the calories: pair it with an extra protein source if you're building muscle.

Lighter picks in roti & bread

Chapati

150 kcal · 4 g protein(−30 kcal)

Char siu bao / pau

160 kcal · 6 g protein(−20 kcal)

More protein for the calories

Murtabak, chicken (half portion)

550 kcal · 25 g protein(+370 kcal)

Roti john

650 kcal · 25 g protein(+470 kcal)

Char siu bao / pau

160 kcal · 6 g protein(−20 kcal)

Roti telur / egg prata

320 kcal · 11 g protein(+140 kcal)

Make it lighter

  • • Ask for less rice, or swap half for extra vegetables.
  • • Go easy on fried sides, gravy and sambal oil, which add a lot of fat.
  • • Pick a drink kosong or kurang manis: sweetened drinks add 100–200 kcal.

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Typical estimates for a hawker portion, based on Malaysian Food Composition Database and Singapore Health Promotion Board reference figures. Portions and recipes vary by stall. General information only, not medical or dietary advice.