CaloSign inCalories in Masala chai
1 cup of masala chai (150 g) has about 92 kcal - also called chai, tea with milk, cutting chai.
Per 1 cup (150 g).
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Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (150 g) | 92 | 3.2 g | 12.8 g | 3.3 g |
| 1 cutting (100 g) | 61 | 2.1 g | 8.5 g | 2.2 g |
| 100 g | 61 | 2.1 g | 8.5 g | 2.2 g |
Home-made vs restaurant
| Masala chai | kcal | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Home-made, 1 cup (150 g) | 92 | 3.3 g |
| Restaurant, the same 150 g | 87 | 2.7 g |
| Restaurant, 1 cup (150 g) | 87 | 2.7 g |
Gram for gram, restaurant and home-made masala chai are close - about 5% apart. The servings are about the same size, so it is 87 kcal against 92 for 1 cup at home. Ordering it? See restaurant masala chai.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Milk (whole): 100 g
- Sugar: 8 g
It finishes at about 150 g once cooked. A cup of chai: milk, sugar, and tea and spices that add nothing. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether masala chai fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log masala chai in CaloDaily by the cup - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 cup of masala chai takes about 20 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of masala chai?
About 92 kcal for 150 g, with 3.2 g protein, 12.8 g carbs and 3.3 g fat.
Ek cup masala chai mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek cup masala chai (150 g) mein lagbhag 92 calorie hoti hai, aur 3.2 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 cup of masala chai?
About 20 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
How many calories are in home-made masala chai compared with a restaurant's?
Gram for gram, restaurant and home-made masala chai are close - about 5% apart. The servings are about the same size, so it is 87 kcal against 92 for 1 cup at home.
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