Calories in chai
1 cup of chai (211 g) has 34 calories, with 0.8 g of protein, 5.5 g of carbs and 1.1 g of fat. That's 16 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 cup (211 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbs | 5.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), where it's listed as “Hot tea (Garam Chai)”. INDB works from home-cooked recipes, so a restaurant version will usually have more calories.
Is chai good for a gym diet?
Not much protein: 2.5 g per 100 calories. Count it as energy and get your protein from dal, paneer or curd.
Most of its calories come from carbs (63%), then fat (27%) and protein (10%).
Logging chai in GymSensei
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Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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