Soy chai tea lattes are not low in calories, but they do offer health benefits. Choose soy milk if you are lactose-intolerant, vegetarian or simply prefer the flavor. Harvard University suggests people who are watching their cholesterol order soy milk.
Comparison
A medium soy chai tea latte contains 203 calories, 7.6 g of fat and 12 g of protein, according to ShapeFit.com. A medium chai tea latte with whole milk contains more calories and fat. It has 315 calories and 13 g of fat.
Identification
Soy milk is a nondairy product made by pressing ground, cooked soybeans. Soy milk is high in protein and cholesterol-free. While it is naturally low in calcium, most soy milk is now fortified with calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Chai tea typically consists of black tea, milk, sweetener and spices. The traditional spices are Chinese star anise, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, fennel and ginger.
Recommendations
Order a medium chai tea latte with low-fat milk if you're watching fat and calories. One latte contains 211 calories, 0.7 g of fat and 14 g of protein. Keep portion size moderate to further regulate calories.
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