Cucumber raita vs nimbu pani: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick cucumber raita; for muscle gain cucumber raita does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Cucumber raita | Nimbu pani |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 katori · 160 g | 1 glass |
| Calories | 78 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.1 g | 0 g |
| Calories from fat | 42% | 0% |
What the numbers say
- Cucumber raita has 18 kcal more a serving than nimbu pani. One serving of cucumber raita has the calories of about 1.3 servings of nimbu pani.
- Cucumber raita has more protein: 4 g vs 0 g.
- For protein per calorie, cucumber raita wins with 5.1 g per 100 kcal.
- They suit different diets: cucumber raita is vegetarian and nimbu pani is vegan.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Cucumber raita, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Cucumber raita, 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.