Masala chai vs sweet lassi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick masala chai; for muscle gain sweet lassi does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Masala chai | Sweet lassi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 cup | 1 glass |
| Calories | 82 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 33% | 30% |
What the numbers say
- Sweet lassi has 98 kcal more a serving than masala chai. One serving of sweet lassi has the calories of about 2.2 servings of masala chai.
- Sweet lassi has more protein: 6 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, masala chai wins with 3.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Masala chai, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Sweet lassi, 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.