Summer and Instant drinks are directly proportional to each other in India. In Indian summers, the demand for instant drinks such as cold drinks, instant Lassi and squashes increases. Among these three categories, Lassis are the most preferred ones as they are generally made up of milk and provide nutritive value along with their refreshing taste. Although Lassis made directly from curd is the most preferred one but packaged lassi drinks such as the Amul Lassi, Britannia Lassi and the Mother Dairy Lassi also possess certain nutritive values.
So today in this article we will be comparing Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi and will be determining which one is better in aspects of nutritive value and other features. Let’s begin.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – The comparison
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Type of milk
Both Amul Lassi and Mother Dairy Lassi mention the presence of milk dahi as their main ingredient mixed with water. The only difference is Amul lassi is made from toned milk dahi which is considered good for weight loss. On the other hand, Mother Dairy Lassi is made from normal milk.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Pricing
The pricing difference between Amul Lassi and Mother Dairy Lassi is very nominal. The 200ml pack of Amul Lassi costs you around Rs 15 whereas the 200ml pack of Mother Dairy lassi costs you around Rs 20. Although the pricing difference is nominal it is still a point of difference.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Sugar content
The sugar content in Amul Lassi is somewhat higher than Mother Dairy lassi. 100ml of Amul Lassi contains about 12g of sugar. So the 200ml pack contains about 24g of sugar which entirely fulfills your daily requirement of sugar. But on the other hand, the 200ml pack of Mother Dairy Lassi contains about 20g of sugar. The 4g difference in sugar content is not much, but still Mother Dairy is the winner on this point.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Stabilizers used
Stabilizers are used in a product to maintain the texture and thickness of the product. Amul Lassi mentions the presence of stabilizer E440 which is not harmful to your health. But Mother Diary doesn’t use any artificial stabilizers in their product. Rather, they use milk solids for making the Lassi thick in nature. So, here the point goes to Mother Dairy Lassi.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Nutritional difference
Nutrients | 100ml Amul Lassi | 100ml Mother Dairy Lassi |
Energy | 79Kcal | 76Kcal |
Total fat | 2.1g | 2g |
Carbohydrate | 12.8g | 12.5g |
Sugar | 12g | 10g |
Protein | 2.3g | 2.1g |
Calcium | 74mg | 96mg |
When it comes to nutritional differences both are very similar to each other. Both, Amul Lassi and Mother Dairy lassi have almost the same energy, fat and protein content.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Calcium content
The main difference between Amul Lassi and Mother Dairy Lassi lies in the calcium content of both. The amount of calcium present in Mother Dairy lassi is very high and fulfills about 25% of the daily requirement of calcium in our body. On the other hand, one serving of Amul lassi fulfills about 20% of the daily requirement of calcium in our body. The 5% difference that is noted is because of the presence of extra milk solids in Mother dairy lassi.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Shelf life
There is a huge difference in the shelf life of both the lassis. Amul Lassi has a shelf life of 180 days with or without refrigeration. Both when it comes to Mother Dairy lassi, it has a shelf life of about 15 days if only kept under proper refrigeration. The difference in shelf life is due to the fermentation process.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Probiotic
Mother Dairy Lassi is made by the fermentation process of Lactobacillus bacteria. On the other hand, Amul Lassi does not contain any bacteria, thus it has a huge shelf life. If you are choosing a lassi that has probiotics present in it, then you should definitely go with Mother Dairy Lassi as it contains probiotics and healthy gut bacteria. Amul Lassi does not have any probiotics present in it.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Flavor
When it comes to the better flavor between both, everyone has their own point of view. Amul Lassi comes with a rose flavor but Mother Dairy Lassi tastes like the normal homemade lassi.
Amul Lassi vs Mother Dairy Lassi – Which is better?
After the analysis, Mother Dairy Lassi can be concluded as the better one when it comes to sugar content, presence of gut-friendly bacteria and stabilizers. If compared to nutritional aspects there are almost no differences. Only the calcium content is slightly high in Mother Dairy Lassi. Both Lassi comes from highly authorized and trustable brands and are definitely better to consume than those sodas and cold drinks (which have zero nutritional value). Although both of them have a moderate sugar content but they are not empty calories (presence of calcium and protein) unlike your regular thumps up or coca cola.