Curd vs masala chai: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick curd; for muscle gain curd does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Curd | Masala chai |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 150 g | 1 cup |
| Calories | 90 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5 g | 3.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 45% | 33% |
What the numbers say
- Calories are close: 90 vs 82 kcal a serving.
- Curd has more protein: 5 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, curd wins with 5 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Curd, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Curd, 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.