CaloSign inCalories in Restaurant masala chai
1 cup of masala chai (150 g) has about 87 kcal - also called chai, tea.
Per 1 cup (150 g).
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Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (150 g) | 87 | 2.6 g | 13.8 g | 2.7 g |
| 100 g | 58 | 1.7 g | 9.2 g | 1.8 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. Making it at home? See home-made masala chai.
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical restaurant recipe, with the generous oil, butter and cream restaurants use, so one restaurant's version may differ. This version uses:
- Milk (whole): 80 g
- Sugar: 10 g
It finishes at about 150 g once cooked. Sharing it, or leaving the extra gravy, is the easiest way to eat less of the fat.
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 a restaurant serving of masala chai?
About 87 kcal for 150 g, with 2.6 g protein, 13.8 g carbs and 2.7 g fat.
How much walking burns off a restaurant serving 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.
Does restaurant masala chai have more calories than home-made?
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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