Haldi doodh vs nimbu pani: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick haldi doodh; for muscle gain haldi doodh does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Haldi doodh | Nimbu pani |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 glass | 1 glass |
| Calories | 135 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 4.4 g | 0 g |
| Calories from fat | 40% | 0% |
What the numbers say
- Haldi doodh has 75 kcal more a serving than nimbu pani. One serving of haldi doodh has the calories of about 2.3 servings of nimbu pani.
- Haldi doodh has more protein: 6 g vs 0 g.
- For protein per calorie, haldi doodh wins with 4.4 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: haldi doodh is vegetarian and nimbu pani is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Haldi doodh, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Haldi doodh, 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.