Chaas vs Sweet Lassi

Per 100 g, Chaas has 40 kcal and Sweet Lassi has 100 kcal. A typical serving of Chaas (1 glass, 200 g) has 80 kcal and 5 g protein, and a typical serving of Sweet Lassi (1 glass, 250 g) has 250 kcal and 6.3 g protein.

The verdict

Better for weight loss

Chaas

Chaas has 40 kcal per 100 g against 100 kcal for Sweet Lassi, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories. Most of the calories in Sweet Lassi come from sugar, which digests fast.

More protein per calorie

Chaas

Chaas gives 6.3 g protein per 100 kcal against 2.5 g for Sweet Lassi (2.5 g vs 2.5 g per 100 g).

More fibre per calorie

Tie

Both are low in fibre (0 g vs 0 g per 100 g).

Bottom line

For weight loss, Chaas is the lighter pick. It also gives more protein per calorie. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 gChaasSweet Lassi
Calories40 kcal100 kcal
Protein2.5 g2.5 g
Carbohydrates4.5 g16 g
Fat1 g3 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar4.5 g15 g
Sodium105 mg40 mg
Calcium116 mg90 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.1 mg
Potassium151 mg130 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0.5 mg

Gold marks the better value for a typical fat-loss or general-health goal. Per 100 g of the ready-to-eat form. Sources: INDB, IFCT 2017 (NIN-ICMR) and USDA FoodData Central. Values vary with recipe and portion.

Per typical serving

Chaas, 1 glass (200 g)

80 kcal

5 g protein · 9 g carbs · 2 g fat · 0 g fibre

100 kcal = about 250 g

Full nutrition for Chaas →

Sweet Lassi, 1 glass (250 g)

250 kcal

6.3 g protein · 40 g carbs · 7.5 g fat · 0 g fibre

100 kcal = about 100 g

Full nutrition for Sweet Lassi →

How we pick a winner

  • Weight loss: fewer calories per 100 g wins when the gap is 10% or more, unless the other food gives at least 1.5x the protein and fibre per calorie. When calories are close, more protein and fibre per calorie wins.
  • Protein: more protein per 100 kcal, which is what counts when you are on a calorie budget.
  • Fibre: more fibre per 100 kcal.

Frequently asked questions

Which has more calories, Chaas or Sweet Lassi?

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Sweet Lassi has more: 100 kcal per 100 g against 40 kcal. A typical serving of Chaas (1 glass, 200 g) has 80 kcal and 5 g protein, and a typical serving of Sweet Lassi (1 glass, 250 g) has 250 kcal and 6.3 g protein.

Is Chaas or Sweet Lassi better for weight loss?

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Chaas. Chaas has 40 kcal per 100 g against 100 kcal for Sweet Lassi, so you get a bigger portion for the same calories. Most of the calories in Sweet Lassi come from sugar, which digests fast. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.

Which has more protein, Chaas or Sweet Lassi?

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Chaas gives 6.3 g protein per 100 kcal against 2.5 g for Sweet Lassi (2.5 g vs 2.5 g per 100 g).

How much Chaas and Sweet Lassi equals 100 calories?

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About 250 g of Chaas or 100 g of Sweet Lassi gives you 100 kcal.

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