Calories in Masala chai with sugar: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of masala chai with sugar (1 cup, about 150 ml) has 79 kcal, with 2.8 g protein, 10.5 g carbohydrate and 2.9 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 52 kcal. That is 3.5 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (150 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g | 2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
Serving: 1 cup, about 150 ml. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
One cup of about 150 ml of masala chai is a small tea cup made with milk, tea and about a teaspoon of sugar.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 79 kcal, one serving is about 5 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 7 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Two cups a day is a normal habit, and it adds up to around 160 kcal. If you drink four or five, the sugar and milk start to matter.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Cashews, Almonds and Walnuts.
How cooking changes the number
The value assumes 90 ml of full cream milk and a teaspoon of sugar. Without sugar, the number drops by about 25 kcal.
A swap to try
Try Coconut water. Coconut water is a lighter drink if you want something besides chai. Coconut water (1 glass, about 250 ml) comes to 48 kcal, which is 31 kcal less than 79 for masala chai with sugar.
Who might want to watch it
Caffeine can disturb sleep if you drink tea late in the day.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut water | 1 glass, about 250 ml | 48 | 1.8 g |
| Cashews | 10 cashews, about 15 g | 83 | 2.7 g |
| Almonds | 10 almonds, about 12 g | 69 | 2.5 g |
| Walnuts | 4 halves, about 14 g | 92 | 2.1 g |
| Peanut butter | 1 tablespoon, about 16 g | 96 | 3.6 g |
| Peanuts | 1 handful, about 30 g | 170 | 7.7 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. We calculated this dish from USDA values for its ingredients, using a standard home recipe for one serving: 90 g milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin d, 60 g beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water, 6 g sugars, granulated, which cooks down to about 150 g. Your recipe will differ with how much oil you use.
- Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 171265
- Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 173227
- Sugars, granulated, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 169655
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
