Badam milk vs fresh orange juice: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick badam milk; for muscle gain badam milk does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Badam milk | Fresh orange juice |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 glass | 1 glass |
| Calories | 214 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Calories from fat | 46% | 0% |
What the numbers say
- Badam milk has 108 kcal more a serving than fresh orange juice. One serving of badam milk has the calories of about 2 servings of fresh orange juice.
- Badam milk has more protein: 8 g vs 2 g.
- For protein per calorie, badam milk wins with 3.8 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: badam milk is vegetarian and fresh orange juice is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Badam milk, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Badam milk, because it brings more protein a serving.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.