You all must have read my review on comparison of Complan, Boost, Bournvita, Horlicks. If not read it here Ever since that article was published I found several parents requesting me to compare Protinex with Complan or review Protinex, Nutrilite and protein shakes for the health of their children. There is another high demand article by parents on Pediasure, that you can read here.
So here it is.
To start with taste is very important factor for a supplement to be successful with children. But somehow that part is definitely won over by Bournvita, with their chocolatey and crunchy taste.
Complan and Protinex do not compete well with Bournvita and Boost in taste.
Yet, the prime reason for any parent to buy these expensive health drink supplements is not taste. It is the protein content in each scoop of the powder that matters. If there are any other ingredients that will help, even better reason to buy.
So here is the chart of the two protein health supplements for kids that should explain the difference. Also read the explanations to know the what and why.
But before that a quick review on how much protein we need.
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for protein, in grams, are:
Infants 0 to 6 months = 13gm;
Infants 6 to 12 months = 14gm;
Children 1 to 3 years = 16gm;
Children 4 to 6 years = 24gm;
Children 7 to 10 years = 28gm;
Now based on the tabular data below, this is my report.
Now that you know how much protein your child needs based on the RDA, lets compare the most important ingredient, protein in both brands, Protinex and Complan.
Protein Is definitely more in Protinex and their claim is true that it is the protein supplement with maximum Protein in one scoop.
Protinex has double protein (9.6GM) as compared to Complan’s (5.94GM).
Calcium is also nearly double the amount in Protinex (400mg) as compared to Complan (264mg).
Vitamin D is double in Protinex (100mcg) as compared to Complan (49.5mcg)
Energy has also doubled in Protinex.
So a clear winner is Protinex. But it’s double the cost per drink as compared to Complan. So if you can double the quantity of Complan it becomes the same as Protinex. 🙂
For me the winners are both actually the same when it comes to value for money.
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Rineeka says
Hi Mam, iam so confused right now.
I heard soy products shouldnt be used for a long time since it generates female characteristics in male and protinex pediasure are soy product.
Please advise soon ….Which one should I be purchasing for my 3year old son.
I want him to gain weight.
Priti Das says
Which drink has more sugar content? Horlicks, complan , bournvita or protein x?
Madhurie Singh says
Pls check the chart.
Sommya Singh says
just give plain elaichi milk to ur child. it is the diet child is taking daily. thanx to my pedeatrician who strictly told me that just no health drink. what will health drink do if child is not eating properly. u can give milk in form of cornflakes or suji kheer.
Preeti Devnani Musavi says
At the age of 2.. What should I give.. Cost is not a problem, junior Horlicks, proteinex or nutrilite?
Madhurie Singh says
No need to give anything. Give almonds if possible soaked.
Maria Moin says
Madurai about kids kilo endura
meenatchi says
Would like to know about Enfagrow A➕ vs junior proteinix. Which is healthy?
Arun Kumar says
I would like to thanks you first for your awaking blogs. I have a query regarding kids drink supplemets. Could you please share your view on Nutrilite Kids drink vs PediaSure vs Protinex. my baby is 3 yrs old and 1 yrs old.
Rane says
my son is 14 n plays cricket .after school its 2-3 hrs of practice daily followed by tuitions. hes been drinking Protienex twice daily for abt 6 months. but many hv suggested that i switch on to Herbalife dinoshake.i just happened to google the reviews n was shocked the find the negative comments abt Herbalife .i know competitors do it many a times pls advice.
Madhurie Singh says
Well read the labels. If you have the pack, send me pictures of the label that can be readable clearly with no flash light. contact@schoolkhojo.in
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wrijukargupta says
Hi,
I am going to swimming daily and am trying to reduce my weight.
At the same time I am drinking 2 spoons of protein X. Will that help or go against me.
Madhurie Singh says
Yes it will
Madhurie Singh says
It will help in the long run.
mohit arora says
Hi iam a 29 year old a gym regular earlier i spent a lot of money on imported whey proteins and the results were satisfying but now my family is against me buying them and also now a days lot of fake proteins are in market at unbelieveable prices for almost 4 to 5 thousand now my trainer says protinex is not enough for you to build muscles please leme know about protinex can i go ahead with it as it comes at 388 rupees only is it worth it..il be waiting for ur reply regards mohit arora
Madhurie Singh says
Hi Mohit the proteins in protinex and other milk supplement s have fat too with loads of unwanted sugar. So its better to take pure protein. Instead of wasting money on protein powder that will make you dependent on these external things try to use natural food. Eggs are the purest form of proteins that human body can easily digest. Then chicken n fish. Eat 200gm fish mackerel or breast. Eat lots of ghee in each meal with least sugar and carbs. Ghee is known to reduce fat .
Aishwarya says
I want to know which is best between Protinex and Ensure? Please help.
Sangeeta Agrawal says
If u wana justification first copare qwality … As nuitrilite gives 80 %nutrition n complan 20 %
Sandeep says
I want to build body. My age is 18 and i m a skinny boy. So, i thought to go to jim and drink protinex to get protein for muscle growth. Are you give any advice mam. Thank you in advance.
Suresh Babu Veluri says
My daughter is 11 year old. Her height is 4feet 8 inches. We have bought protinex vanilla flavour. Please advise there is any protinex junior or we can use the above mentioned vanilla flavour of adults. Is drinking protinex increases height or only it has got vitamins.
Madhurie Singh says
Dear Suresh, I think she is perfectly fine as per the age and growth! Upto you to give her protinex or complan though she does not need it.
Nitin Khetarpal says
A year ago i had heard about Nutrilite kidz Drink and Herbalife kidz Dinoshake. when comparing these with others, Nutrilite does take the top seat ( link: http://amwaybusinessindia.blogspot.in/2011/05/features-and-benefits-of-health-kids.html) however Herbalife reviews says that it is not harmful as well. It would be grat to have your thoughts on these two.
Going by you previous reviews as of now, Complan and Jr Horliks are best we can follow leaving behing Bournvita and others..
Madhurie Singh says
Sure Nitin, once I am done with the elections tomorrow where I am a polling agent of AAP, I will do loads of reviews of products for kids. And thanks for the wonderful comment. XOXO Madhurie Singh
Nitin Khetarpal says
A year ago i had heard about Nutrilite kidz Drink and Herbalife kidz Dinoshake. when comparing these with others, Nutrilite does take the top seat ( link: http://amwaybusinessindia.blogspot.in/2011/05/features-and-benefits-of-health-kids.html) however Herbalife reviews says that it is not harmful as well. It would be grat to have your thoughts on these two.
Going by you previous reviews as of now, Complan and Jr Horliks are best we can follow leaving behing Bournvita and others..