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Buttermilk (Chaas) macros

Per 1 glass (250g): 60 kcal, 4g protein · 6g carbs · 2g fat · 0g fiber.

PER SERVING
Calories60 kcal
Protein4 g
Carbs6 g
Fat2 g
Fiber0 g

1 1 glass250g

PER 100g
Calories24 kcal
Protein1.6 g
Carbs2.4 g
Fat0.8 g
Fiber0 g

Useful for portioning to your daily targets.

How Indian lifters actually use Buttermilk (Chaas)

Carb-forward — use it around training, dial it back on rest days if you're cutting. The dish is most common in all kitchens, but works anywhere in India — the ingredients are pantry-standard.

Where it fits in your day

Best consumed pre and post workout when insulin sensitivity is highest. On rest days, keep the portion smaller and pair with protein and fibre to slow the glycemic response.

Cost & convenience (India)

Low protein density (1.6g/100g). Treat it as a carb, fat, or micronutrient food — not a protein anchor. Cost-per-gram of protein is high here; don't rely on it to hit your daily target.

Common myths

Food is neither "clean" nor "dirty" — it's kcal and macros. Track what's on the plate, adjust as your goal changes, and stop moralising your dinner.

Similar foods

Same category — swap based on availability, taste, or macro fit.

Black Coffee
5 kcal · 0.3g protein
Filter Coffee (with milk)
100 kcal · 3g protein
Nimbu Pani (sweet)
80 kcal · 0.2g protein
Lassi (sweet)
220 kcal · 7g protein
Masala Chai
90 kcal · 2.5g protein

Great pairings

Build a complete plate around Buttermilk (Chaas) with these:

Sambar
130 kcal · 6g protein
Black Chana (Kala Chana)
220 kcal · 12g protein
Aloo Gobi
180 kcal · 4g protein
Aloo Matar
200 kcal · 5g protein
Bhindi Masala
165 kcal · 3g protein
Baingan Bharta
150 kcal · 3g protein

Meal plans that use Buttermilk (Chaas)

Prebuilt Indian meal plans where this food fits naturally — pick the goal and diet that matches yours.

2800 kcal Vegetarian — Muscle Gain
Balanced Indian bulking plan
1800 kcal Vegetarian — Fat Loss
Sustainable deficit template
2400 kcal Recomp — Vegetarian
Curated Indian recomp plan

Train while you eat this

Nutrition without a program is a slow leak. Pair your food with a workout that matches the goal:

4-Day Upper/Lower — Recomp
Balanced program with core accessories
3-Day Full Body — Fat Loss
Compound-heavy, core baked in

Frequently asked

Is Buttermilk (Chaas) good for weight loss?

Yes if it fits your calorie budget — no food causes or prevents weight loss on its own. One 1 glass costs you 60 kcal; slot it into a daily deficit and it works fine.

How much Buttermilk (Chaas) should I eat per day?

Depends on your goal and total calorie target. A lifter cutting on 1800–2000 kcal typically uses 1–2 servings; someone bulking on 2800+ can comfortably fit 3+. Weigh, don't eyeball.

Is Buttermilk (Chaas) high in protein?

Not really — 1.6g per 100g. Treat it as a carb source and pair it with a dedicated protein anchor.

Can I eat Buttermilk (Chaas) pre or post workout?

Yes — carb-forward foods like this one are ideal 60–90 minutes before and immediately after training.

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