Calories in 1 cup tea (chai)
Nutrition facts, healthier choices and weight-loss tips. Reviewed by Dt. Alka Pal, Clinical Dietitian.
Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | about 60 to 80 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Calories in common variations
| Serving | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Chai without sugar | about 35 to 45 kcal |
| Chai with 2 tsp sugar | about 80 to 100 kcal |
| Black tea or green tea (no sugar) | about 2 kcal |
Is chai good for weight loss?
One or two cups of chai a day are fine. The calories add up from sugar and full-cream milk, so cut sugar gradually and use toned milk.
Healthier ways to have chai
- Reduce sugar by half a teaspoon every week.
- Use toned milk instead of full-cream milk.
- Skip biscuits and namkeen with chai; they add more calories than the tea.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chai?
1 cup milk tea with 1 tsp sugar (about 150 ml) has about 60 to 80 calories.
How many cups of chai are okay?
2 cups a day with little sugar is fine for most people.
Green tea or chai for weight loss?
Green tea has almost no calories, but the bigger gain comes from cutting sugar in chai.
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Reviewed by Dt. Alka Pal, Clinical Dietitian, M.Sc. (Foods & Nutrition), Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, 10+ years of experience. Values are approximate and vary with portion size, brand and cooking method. For general information; not a substitute for personal medical advice.
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