Dosa glycemic index
Dosa has a glycemic index of 55, which is low. A 100 g serving (1 dosa) has a glycemic load of 19 (medium).
Also known as: dosai, thosai, masala dosa
- Serving100 g
- Available carbs35 g
- Fiber1.8 g
- Sugars0.3 g
- Protein5.7 g
- Calories210 kcal
Serving: 1 dosa.
What to know
Dosa tested low-to-medium GI, lower than idli, possibly because of the oil used on the griddle. Fillings with vegetables and lentils make it more balanced.
Glycemic load by portion size
GI stays the same whatever you eat, but glycemic load scales with the amount: eating twice as much doubles the effect on blood sugar.
| Amount | Available carbs | Glycemic load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 18 g | 10 | Low |
| 100 g | 35 g | 19 | Medium |
| 200 g · double serving | 70 g | 39 | High |
What the studies found
The value of 55 is the median of 5 published measurements in the International Tables of Glycemic Index (2021). Results range from 44 to 77. That spread is normal: GI changes with variety, ripeness, cooking and processing, and between labs.
Each dot is one study. Green dots followed the ISO 26642 standard method.
- 44 · Sri Lanka 2014
- 47 · Sri Lanka 2014
- 55 · India 2015
- 76 · India 2018
- 77 · India 1998
Dosa compared with other dishes
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Frequently asked questions
Is dosa low glycemic?
Yes. With a GI of 55, dosa is in the low range (55 or less).
What is the glycemic load of dosa?
A 100 g serving (1 dosa) has a glycemic load of 19, which is medium. Glycemic load combines GI with the amount of carbohydrate in the portion: 10 or less is low, 11 to 19 medium and 20 or more high.
Can people with diabetes eat dosa?
With a GI of 55 and a medium glycemic load per serving, dosa can be part of a diabetes-friendly diet with attention to portion size and pairing it with protein, fat or fiber. Everyone responds differently, so talk to your doctor or dietitian about your plan.
How many carbs are in dosa?
A 100 g serving has about 37 g of total carbohydrate, including 1.8 g of fiber, leaving 35.2 g of available carbohydrate (the part that raises blood sugar). Per 100 g: 37 g of carbohydrate.
Nutrition facts
| per 100 g | Serving (100 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g | 37 g |
| Available carbs | 35 g | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 5.7 g |
| Fat | 4.1 g | 4.1 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Dosa, plain (FNDDS, FDC 2708347). Available carbohydrate = total carbohydrate minus fiber.
Sources: Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632. USDA FoodData Central. How we calculate each value: Methodology & sources.
Data last reviewed 2026-09-29.