Nimbu pani vs sugarcane juice: calories and protein compared
Short answer: for fat loss pick nimbu pani; for muscle gain sugarcane juice does more. The numbers are per usual serving, so check the serving sizes in the table.
| Per serving | Nimbu pani | Sugarcane juice |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 glass | 1 glass |
| Calories | 60 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 45 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories from fat | 0% | 0% |
What the numbers say
- Sugarcane juice has 120 kcal more a serving than nimbu pani. One serving of sugarcane juice has the calories of about 3 servings of nimbu pani.
- Protein is about the same (0 vs 0 g).
- For protein per calorie, nimbu pani wins with 0 g per 100 kcal.
Which to pick
- Losing fat: Nimbu pani, because it gives more protein for each calorie, which keeps you full and protects muscle.
- Building muscle: Sugarcane juice, because it brings more energy for training with similar protein.
- Either way: the cooking fat moves both numbers most. Halving the oil or ghee is the easiest cut.