Mango Shake vs. Banana Shake: Which one has fewer calories?

Summer is all about chilled shakes and juices. Availability of a variety of fruits in the market allows us to experiment with the drinks. From the refreshing taste of watermelon juice or the richness of blueberry smoothie, there are so many options to choose from. The cool beverages not only help you beat the heat but are also extremely nutritious.

However, out of all the options available, Mango and Banana shake remain the favourite drinks of people. Both are extremely rich, delicious, healthy and filling. They are extremely beneficial for you and may even help in shedding kilos. They are loaded with fiber and can keep your full longer period of time. But before that, you need to know how many calories they contain.

Mango, also known as the king of fruits, is a popular summer fruit. Loaded with the benefits of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium and folate, the yellow fruit is extremely popular around the world.

165-gram of sliced mango contains

99 calories

1.4 g of protein

0.6g of fat

24.7 g of carbohydrate

22.5 g of sugar

2.64 g of fiber

Mangoes contain antioxidant and immunity-boosting nutrients, which protects your cells from free radical damage and keep you healthy. A 2014 Japanese study suggests that eating mangoes might reduce the risk of colon cancer. Apart from this, the yellow fruit is good for your heart health, skin and hair condition.

The evergreen fruit, bananas are a source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, antioxidants and phytonutrients. It is consumed in both the forms- raw and ripe. Moreover, in some parts of India, the peel of banana is also used to prepare different dishes.

100 grams of sliced banana contains

89 calories

1.1 g Protein

22.8 g Carbs

12.2 g Sugar

2.6 g Fiber

0.3 g fat

Banana is considered excellent fruit when dealing with Diarrohea or constipation. It contains fiber, which can help in easy passage of stool. It is even beneficial for your gut bacteria. Banana is also high in potassium content, a mineral which promotes heart health and regular blood pressure.

A regular glass of unsweetened mango shake contains 170 calories and with sugar, the calorie count reaches up to 250.

However, a regular glass of unsweetened banana shake contains only 150 calories and with sugar, it is 220.

Both the fruits are naturally sweet. So even if you even skip the sugar, it will still taste good. Both are extremely healthy and nutritious fruits and must be a part of your diet.

To make your shake more healthy here are the few things that you can do:

• Prepare your shake at home
• Use only skimmed milk for it
• Skip refined sugar (You may add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey)
• Sprinkle some nuts and seeds on top of it