Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (40 g) | 87 kcal | 5.4 g | 12.3 g | 2.1 g | 2 g |
| 2 pieces (80 g) | 174 kcal | 10.8 g | 24.6 g | 4.2 g | 4 g |
| 3 pieces (120 g) | 261 kcal | 16.2 g | 36.9 g | 6.3 g | 6 g |
| 4 pieces (160 g) | 348 kcal | 21.6 g | 49.2 g | 8.4 g | 8 g |
| 5 pieces (200 g) | 435 kcal | 27 g | 61.5 g | 10.5 g | 10 g |
| 100 g | 217 kcal | 13.4 g | 30.7 g | 5.3 g | 4.9 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Dhokla
One serving of dhokla (1 piece, about 40 g) has about 5.4 g of protein. 100 g has about 13.4 g.
- Carbs 55%
- Fat 21%
- Protein 24%
About 55% of the calories in dhokla come from carbohydrate, 24% from protein and 21% from fat. One serving is about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.
How Dhokla Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhokla | 87 kcal per 1 piece | 217 kcal | 13.4 g |
| Besan suji dhokla | 197 kcal per 1 piece | 199 kcal | 8.5 g |
| Rava dhokla | 195 kcal per 1 plate | 195 kcal | 5.4 g |
| Idli | 35 kcal per 1 idli | 138 kcal | 4.6 g |
| Ragi cake | 276 kcal per 1 slice | 280 kcal | 4 g |
| Uttapam | 174 kcal per 1 uttapam | 256 kcal | 6.2 g |
Common Questions
How many calories are in dhokla?
One serving of dhokla (1 piece, about 40 g) has about 87 calories and 5.4 g of protein. 100 g has about 217 calories and 13.4 g of protein.
How much protein is in dhokla?
One serving of dhokla (1 piece, about 40 g) has about 5.4 g of protein. 100 g has about 13.4 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in dhokla?
One serving of dhokla (1 piece, about 40 g) has about 12.3 g of carbohydrate, 2.1 g of fat and 2 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 pieces of dhokla?
Two servings of dhokla (2 pieces, about 80 g) have about 174 calories and 10.8 g of protein.
Where do the calories in dhokla come from?
About 55% of the calories in dhokla come from carbohydrate, 24% from protein and 21% from fat. One serving is about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, dhokla or besan suji dhokla?
Per 100 g, dhokla has about 217 calories and besan suji dhokla has about 199, so dhokla has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Dhokla” (ASC474), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.
