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Chai with milk, no sugar
One serving of Chai with milk, no sugar — 1 cup (150 ml) — comes to 38 kcal, 2 g protein, 3 g carbs and 2 g fat. Scaled to 100 g it works out to 25 kcal and 1.3 g protein, which makes it not a meaningful protein source on its own for a beverage item. That single serving is about 2.5% of a 1,500 kcal day and 1.9% of a 2,000 kcal day, so it's more of a filler than a target-hitter on protein without much extra planning.
Walking off Chai with milk, no sugar takes roughly 950 steps, using the rough approximation of 0.04 kcal burned per step (a population-average estimate for a moderate walking pace, not a personalised number). At ₹4 a serving it costs about ₹40 for every 20 g of protein it delivers, which is a mid-to-high price for protein compared with dal, eggs or soya chunks. It fits nearly every Indian diet type, including vegetarian, Jain, eggetarian. It works at breakfast and the evening snack slot. It's commonly eaten on fasting days (Navratri/Ekadashi-style).
If you want variety without changing the macros much, the closest swaps in the beverage category are Banana milkshake (no added sugar), Black coffee (no sugar), Chai with milk and sugar, Tender coconut water — each keeps a similar role on the plate while shifting the exact protein-to-carb balance a little.
Per portion vs per 100 g
| Amount | kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (1 cup (150 ml)) | 38 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 servings | 76 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Per 100 g | 25 | 1.3 | 2 | 1.3 |
In a day's calorie budget
| Daily target | Share of the day | ₹ per 20 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 kcal | 2.5% | ₹40 |
| 2,000 kcal | 1.9% |
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Questions people ask
- How many calories are in Chai with milk, no sugar?
- One serving (1 cup (150 ml)) has 38 kcal, 2 g protein, 3 g carbs and 2 g fat. Per 100 g that's 25 kcal and 1.3 g protein.
- Is Chai with milk, no sugar good for weight loss?
- On its own, no single food determines fat loss or gain — your total daily calories do. A serving of Chai with milk, no sugar is about 2.5% of a 1,500 kcal day, so it fits a fat-loss plan as long as the rest of the day is accounted for.
- How much walking burns off Chai with milk, no sugar?
- Roughly 950 steps, using the approximation of about 0.04 kcal burned per step at a moderate walking pace — a rough population-average estimate, not personalised to your body weight or pace.