Per 100 g, Chai has 55 kcal and Milk Coffee has 60 kcal. A typical serving of Chai (1 cup, 120 g) has 66 kcal and 1.8 g protein, and a typical serving of Milk Coffee (1 cup, 120 g) has 72 kcal and 1.9 g protein.
Better for weight loss
Tie
They are close: 55 vs 60 kcal per 100 g, with similar protein and fibre. Portion size matters more than the pick.
More protein per calorie
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Per calorie they are close: 2.7 g vs 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal (1.5 g vs 1.6 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.
More fibre per calorie
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Both are low in fibre (0 g vs 0 g per 100 g).
For weight loss there is little to choose between Chai and Milk Coffee, so control the portion. Both can fit a healthy Indian diet in sensible portions. What matters most is your total daily calories and protein, not any single food.
| Per 100 g | Chai | Milk Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g | 8 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 20 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 55 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 80 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 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.
Chai, 1 cup (120 g)
66 kcal
1.8 g protein · 9.6 g carbs · 2.2 g fat · 0 g fibre
100 kcal = about 182 g
Full nutrition for Chai →Milk Coffee, 1 cup (120 g)
72 kcal
1.9 g protein · 10.8 g carbs · 2.2 g fat · 0 g fibre
100 kcal = about 167 g
Full nutrition for Milk Coffee →Milk Coffee has more: 60 kcal per 100 g against 55 kcal. A typical serving of Chai (1 cup, 120 g) has 66 kcal and 1.8 g protein, and a typical serving of Milk Coffee (1 cup, 120 g) has 72 kcal and 1.9 g protein.
Neither has a clear edge. They are close: 55 vs 60 kcal per 100 g, with similar protein and fibre. Portion size matters more than the pick. Weight loss comes from your total daily calorie deficit, so either can fit in the right portion.
Per calorie they are close: 2.7 g vs 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal (1.5 g vs 1.6 g per 100 g). Neither is a major protein source.
About 182 g of Chai or 167 g of Milk Coffee gives you 100 kcal.
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