Cucumber raita vs masala chai: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick cucumber raita; for muscle gain masala chai does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Cucumber raita | Masala chai |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 160 g | 1 cup |
| Calories | 78 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 42% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 78 vs 82 kcal a serving.
- Protein is about the same (4 vs 3 g).
- For protein per calorie, cucumber raita wins with 5.1 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Cucumber raita, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Masala chai, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.