Masala chai vs whey shake (with water): calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick whey shake (with water); for muscle gain whey shake (with water) does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Masala chai | Whey shake (with water) |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 cup | 1 scoop |
| Calories | 82 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 2 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.7 g | 20 g |
| Calories from fat | 33% | 11% |
What the numbers say
- Whey shake (with water) has 38 kcal more a serving than masala chai. One serving of whey shake (with water) has the calories of about 1.5 servings of masala chai.
- Whey shake (with water) has more protein: 24 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, whey shake (with water) wins with 20 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Whey shake (with water), because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Whey shake (with water), 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.