Tofu vs Paneer : Which one is best for weight loss

 

Tofu and paneer are similar looking food, they both are white in color, soft and mild, and also contains the same type of nutrition in different amount. 

Tofu is derived from soy and paneer is made from milk. 

In this article we'll figure out the difference and similarities between tofu and paneer.

What is Tofu and it's benefits?

Tofu first originated in China and has been consumed for more than 2000 years, it also known as Bean  curd.

Tofu is prepared by coagulating soy milk and then by pressing coagulated soy resulted in to white block of tofu. 

Benefits of tofu:

• Aid reduce heart disease
• May reduced certain cancers
• Can reduce risk of diabetes
• Support bone health
• Support brain health 
• Help weight loss

What is Paneer and it's benefits?

Paneer also known as Indian cottage cheese, very staple food in Indian kitchen. It is made from cow or buffalo milk. 

It is made by pouring food acid in hot milk to separate the curds from the whey. remaining curds drained in cheesecloth and let the excess water out. and the resulting paneer dipped in chilled water for couple of hours. 

Benefits of paneer:

• Support bone health and teeth
• Aids healthy weight gain
• Rich source of protein
• Can reduce the risk of diabetes
• Reduces the risk of certain risk
• Quench hunger
  

Nutritional facts of Paneer and Tofu

Per 100 gram	Paneer	Tofu
Calories	321	144
Fat	25g	8.72g
Carbs	3.57g	2.78g
Fiber	0g	2.3g
Protein	25g	17.3g
Calcium	31% DV	53% DV
Iron	0% DV	15% DV
Potassium	2% DV	5% DV

Which one is best for weight loss?

Paneer is better option for those person who are allergic to soy, and people allergic paneer can go with soy. 

Although paneer contains more amount of protein than tofu but eventually it also contains high amount of fat than tofu, so it is better to go with tofu for weight loss. tofu contain very less amount of fat and it also contains fiber and paneer doesn't contain fiber. 

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