Is masala chai good for muscle gain?
Not for protein. It is fuel for training. One serving (1 cup) has 82 kcal and 3 g protein.
82kcal
3 gprotein
11 gcarbs
3 gfat
Why
- 3.7 g protein per 100 kcal (low; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 82 kcal a serving is 3% of a 2,800 kcal bulking day, and 3 g is 2% of 140 g protein.
The portion to aim for
Even 1 cup, no sugar gives 3 g protein (70 kcal), so build the meal around another protein food.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 82 | 3 g |
| 2 cups | 164 | 6 g |
| 1 cup, no sugar | 70 | 3 g |
More protein a serving in curd and drinks
- Whey shake with milk265 kcal · 32 g protein · 1 glass
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Peanut butter banana shake337 kcal · 13 g protein · 1 glass
Pair it with
- Soya chunks curry178 kcal · 16 g protein · 1 katori · 150 g
- Sprouts salad152 kcal · 10 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g
- Tofu bhurji163 kcal · 11 g protein · 1 katori · 120 g