Haldi doodh vs masala chai: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick haldi doodh; for muscle gain haldi doodh does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Haldi doodh | Masala chai |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 glass | 1 cup |
| Calories | 135 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 40% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Haldi doodh has 53 kcal more a serving than masala chai. One serving of haldi doodh has the calories of about 1.6 servings of masala chai.
- Haldi doodh has more protein: 6 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, haldi doodh wins with 4.4 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Haldi doodh, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Haldi doodh, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.