Peanut butter banana shake vs sweet lassi: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick sweet lassi; for muscle gain peanut butter banana shake does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Peanut butter banana shake | Sweet lassi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 glass | 1 glass |
| Calories | 337 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 39 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Calories from fat | 41% | 30% |
What the numbers say
- Peanut butter banana shake has 157 kcal more a serving than sweet lassi. One serving of peanut butter banana shake has the calories of about 1.9 servings of sweet lassi.
- Peanut butter banana shake has more protein: 13 g vs 6 g.
- For protein per calorie, peanut butter banana shake wins with 3.7 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Sweet lassi, because it is lighter and the protein difference is small.
- Building muscle: Peanut butter banana shake, 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.