Is masala chai good for weight loss?
Yes. It is light enough to fit most days. One serving (1 cup) has 82 kcal and 3 g protein.
82kcal
3 gprotein
11 gcarbs
3 gfat
Why
- 3.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 82 kcal a serving is 5% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 3 g is 3% of 120 g protein.
The portion to aim for
1 cup, no sugar keeps it to 70 kcal with 3 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 82 | 3 g |
| 2 cups | 164 | 6 g |
| 1 cup, no sugar | 70 | 3 g |
More protein per calorie in curd and drinks
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Cucumber raita78 kcal · 4 g protein · 1 katori · 160 g
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g