Masala chai vs peanut butter banana shake: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick masala chai; for muscle gain peanut butter banana shake does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Masala chai | Peanut butter banana shake |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 cup | 1 glass |
| Calories | 82 kcal | 337 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 11 g | 39 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 16 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Calories from fat | 33% | 41% |
What the numbers say
- Peanut butter banana shake has 255 kcal more a serving than masala chai. One serving of peanut butter banana shake has the calories of about 4.1 servings of masala chai.
- Peanut butter banana shake has more protein: 13 g vs 3 g.
- For protein per calorie, peanut butter banana shake wins with 3.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Masala chai, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Peanut butter banana shake, 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.