Question

Buffalo is a better dairy animal than cow. Justify this statement.

Answer 1

Hint: Milk is a delicious beverage and is considered a full meal with all the essential nutrients your body requires. It is high in calcium, protein, carbohydrates , vitamins , minerals and fat, and offers many health benefits.

Complete Answer:
1. Cow milk consists of a lower amount of fat than buffalo milk; it is thus lighter and easier to digest.
2. Buffalo milk is smoother and creamier than cow's milk. It is therefore used for the processing of heavy foods such as curd, paneer, kheer, kulfi and ghee. Cow milk is used to make desserts such as rasgulla, sandesh and rasmalai for chenna.
3. Due to high peroxidase activity (enzyme), Buffalo milk can be stored naturally for a longer period of time. While cow's milk should preferably be eaten within 1-2 days.
4. Compared to cow's milk, buffalo milk has more protein content, which is why it takes longer to digest.
5. Due to a greater protein and fat content, 5.Buffalo milk has more calories than cow's milk.
6. In contrast to buffalo milk, 6. Cow milk appears to have a higher water content. This is because, with about 90% of the milk being made of water, it contains less solids.
7. Compared to cow's milk which is rich in vitamins, buffalo milk contains more calcium and other minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
 comparison between 1 cup of buffalo and whole cow’s milk.

	Buffalo milk	Whole cow’s milk
Calories	237	149
Water	83%	88%
Carbs	12 grams	12 grams
Protein	9 grams	8 grams
Fat	17 grams	8 grams
Lactose	13 grams	11 grams
Calcium	32% of the Daily Value (DV)	21% of the DV

Production:
- A cow produces approximately 15 to 20 litres of milk, while a buffalo produces between 7 and 11 litres of milk a day.

Health Benefits:
- For healthy bones, dental health, cardiovascular health and weight gain, Buffalo's milk is good.
- Cow's milk is useful for healthy bones, dental health, childhood obesity reduction, thyroid safety, and a healthier heart.

Note: Buffalo milk is a good protein source.
- Helps in growth and development.
- Strengthen the bone.
- Enhances skin protection.
- Buffalo Milk Increases Immunity.