Chaas vs masala chai: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick chaas; for muscle gain masala chai does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Chaas | Masala chai |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 glass | 1 cup |
| Calories | 48 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5 g | 3.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 45% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Masala chai has 34 kcal more a serving than chaas. One serving of masala chai has the calories of about 1.7 servings of chaas.
- Protein is about the same (2 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, chaas wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Chaas, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Masala chai, 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.