Masala chai calories
मसाला चाय
Black tea boiled with milk, sugar and spices such as cardamom, ginger and cinnamon.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Masala chai (1 cup with milk and 2 teaspoons of sugar) has about 90 kcal. Most servings fall between 40 and 160 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 90 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 3 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 cup with milk and 2 teaspoons of sugar, about 150 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 2 g | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 62% |
| Fat | 3 g | 30% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Without sugar | 50 kcal |
| Cutting chai (half cup, about 80 ml) | 50 kcal |
| Made with only full-cream milk, no water | 140 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Sugar gives most of the calories, at about 16 to 20 kcal per teaspoon.
- Full-cream or buffalo milk adds more fat than toned milk.
- Several cups a day add up, so 4 cups can have 350 kcal or more.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less sugar (kam cheeni) or no sugar.
- Use toned or skimmed milk instead of full-cream milk.
- Choose a small cutting chai instead of a large cup.
How to log Masala chai in Nibbs
Note how many teaspoons of sugar you add and how many cups you drink in the day. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Masala chai calorie questions
How many calories are in masala chai?
A cup of masala chai with milk and 2 teaspoons of sugar has about 90 kcal. Without sugar, it has about 50 kcal. Chai made with only full-cream milk has about 140 kcal.
Do the spices in masala chai add calories?
No. Cardamom, ginger and cinnamon add almost no calories. The milk and sugar give almost all of the calories.
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