Indian food calories

Calories in Masala Chai

One cup (150 ml) of masala chai has about 102 kcal, with 2.4 g protein, 15 g carbs and 3.3 g fat. Per 100 ml it is 68 kcal.

Nutrition in masala chai

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
1 cup (150 ml)102 kcal2.4 g15 g3.3 g0 g
100 ml68 kcal1.6 g10 g2.2 g0 g

Values are for a typical home-style preparation, compiled from Indian food composition figures for the ingredients and usual cooking ratios. They are the same numbers the NutriLog AI app logs. A restaurant version can differ a lot. Updated .

Where the calories come from

60%of the energy is from carbohydrate
30%is from fat, and 10% from protein

Like most Indian staples, it is mainly carbohydrate. Pairing it with curd, paneer, eggs, chicken or a protein-rich dal adds the protein it lacks.

How your portion changes it

PortionWeightCalories
Small cup100 ml68 kcal
Cup150 ml102 kcal
Glass200 ml136 kcal
Large mug300 ml204 kcal

Sugar and milk are the variables. One teaspoon of sugar (about 4 g) adds about 16 kcal, so two cups a day with two teaspoons each is roughly 130 kcal from sugar alone.

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