ThaliScanCalories in pesarattu (moong dal dosa)
1 pesarattu (80 g): 229 kcal · 9.9 g protein · 30.4 g carbs · 9.3 g fat
Calories and macros in pesarattu by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pesarattu (80 g) | 229 | 9.9 | 30.4 | 9.3 |
| 2 pesarattus (160 g) | 458 | 19.7 | 60.7 | 18.7 |
| 3 pesarattus (240 g) | 686 | 29.6 | 91.1 | 28.0 |
| 100 g | 286 | 12.3 | 38.0 | 11.7 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in pesarattu
1 pesarattu has 9.9 g protein. That is 17% of its calories, or 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 4.8 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with moong dal, onion, ginger, green chillies, ghee, parboiled rice, sunflower oil and cumin seeds.
Pesarattu on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pesarattus (160 g) | 458 | 19.7 |
| 1 small katori of upma (106 g) | 157 | 3.5 |
| Plate total | 615 | 23.2 |
Why pesarattu calorie numbers differ
Pesarattu is an Andhra crepe of soaked and ground green moong with a little rice, ginger, green chilli and cumin, spread thin on a tawa and scattered with onion. It is cooked in oil or ghee, so how much goes onto the tawa decides the calories. Many hotels fold upma inside, which adds noticeably more than a plain pesarattu.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 20% of the calories in 1 pesarattu.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 80 g per pesarattu. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 pesarattu?
1 pesarattu (80 g) has 229 kcal, with 9.9 g protein, 30.4 g carbs and 9.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 2 pesarattus?
2 pesarattus (160 g) have 458 kcal and 19.7 g protein.
How much protein is in pesarattu?
1 pesarattu has 9.9 g protein, and 100 g has 12.3 g.
How much does 1 pesarattu weigh?
This chart uses 80 g for 1 pesarattu, a typical home size. Size changes the calories, so weigh yours once to see how it compares.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.