Masala/Chai

Overview

Masala chai (spiced tea) combines tea with bioactive brain-focused herbs and spices, providing polyphenols and potential neuroprotective compounds. Green tea contributes manganese and small amounts of fluoride and potassium, alongside polyphenols that support antioxidant defenses. Masala/'chai' and turmeric milk are great sources where bioactive brain focused herbs are present.

Food Context

Synergies

• Part of diverse beverage strategy

Preparation

• Can be made with various spice blends
• Supports polyphenol intake
• Can be customized with brain-supportive spices

Recipes

no recipes found

Nutrient Tables (per 100 g)

Core nutrients

Nutrient	Amount per 100 g	% RDA per 100 g
Energy	53 kcal	—
Protein	2.5 g	—
Total fat	1.4 g	—
Saturated fat	0.2 g	—
Carbohydrates	7.8 g	—
Fibre	0 g	—

Key micronutrients

Nutrient	Amount per 100 g	% RDA per 100 g
Iron	0.4 mg	2.4%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3.4%
Magnesium	0 mg	0%
Selenium	0 µg	0%
Calcium	123 mg	12.3%
Potassium	123 mg	3.6%
Folate	7 µg	1.8%
Vitamin B12	0.4 µg	15.4%

Reference intakes: US Dietary Reference Intakes for adults (19–50 years; using the higher of male/female values where they differ).

Data provenance (core / micronutrient panel): USDA FoodData Central, SILK Chai, soymilk, FDC ID 173776, API, per 100 g edible portion, last checked 2026-03-14

Substances

Substances in this food: editorial (Overview / literature) plus analytical (nutrition table).

7 substances in this food

Manganese

Cofactor for MnSOD (SOD2); mitochondrial antioxidant defense

Iron

Oxygen transport; dopamine synthesis (tyrosine hydroxylase cofactor)

Zinc

Cofactor in neurotransmission and antioxidant enzymes; dopamine modulation

Calcium

Bone health; neurotransmission; interacts with vitamin D and K2

Potassium

Electrolyte for nerve transmission, muscle function, and blood pressure regulation

Vitamin B9 (Folate; 5-MTHF)

One-carbon metabolism; methylation; homocysteine recycling

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Methylation; myelin; mitochondrial odd-chain FA metabolism

References

• Green tea contributes manganese and small amounts of fluoride and potassium, alongside polyphenols that support antioxidant defenses. Masala/'chai', turmeric milk are great sources where bioactive brain focused herbs are present