What are Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks food comparisons?

Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Strawberry Nutritionshake Plus, Strawberry vs 100% Whey Protein Plus 60 G Powder, Strawberry Smoothie, Strawberry Smoothie

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry N... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Strawberry Nutritionshake Plus, Strawberry	98.2	146	20.8	8.3	—	4.6	5.4
100% Whey Pr... Food 2 Food 2 • IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL INC. 100% Whey Protein Plus 60 G Powder, Strawberry Smoothie, Strawberry Smoothie	13.8	370	17.4	4.4	—	5.4	65.2

Apple Cinnamon Smooth & Creamy High Protein Shake With Oats, Apple Cinnamon vs Organic Wheat Grass & Apple Juice Shots

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Cinnam... Food 1 Food 1 • PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION Apple Cinnamon Smooth & Creamy High Protein Shake With Oats, Apple Cinnamon	12.1	43	3.8	0.3	2.0	0.9	5.8
Organic Whea... Food 2 Food 2 • GROWAGRA Organic Wheat Grass & Apple Juice Shots	2.0	18	3.6	3.6	—	—	3.6

Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake, Banana Honey Almond Butter, Banana Honey Almond Butter vs Vanilla Shake, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bolthouse Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC. Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake, Banana Honey Almond Butter, Banana Honey Almond Butter	47.3	88	10.4	9.6	0.4	2.1	6.7
Vanilla Shak... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Vanilla Shake, Vanilla	63.3	101	13.9	5.1	0.4	3.8	3.0

Protein 15 G, Net Carbs 2 G, Sugar 1 G, Fiber 5 G Protein Rich Shakes, Creamy Caramel, Creamy Caramel vs Bodylogix, Protein Powder, Natural Strawberry, Natural Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein 15 G... Food 1 Food 1 • ATKINS NUTRITIONALS, INC. Protein 15 G, Net Carbs 2 G, Sugar 1 G, Fiber 5 G Protein Rich Shakes, Creamy Caramel, Creamy Caramel	4.2	49	2.2	0.3	1.5	3.1	4.6
Bodylogix, P... Food 2 Food 2 • AMKA PRODUCTIONS Bodylogix, Protein Powder, Natural Strawberry, Natural Strawberry	5.0	387	9.7	3.2	—	6.5	77.4

Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake vs Keto Protein With Mct 11 G Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bolthouse Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC. Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake	69.1	80	11.1	10.5	0.3	1.1	6.5
Keto Protein... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Keto Protein With Mct 11 G Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate	7.0	562	15.6	9.4	3.1	40.6	34.4

Vanilla Organic Delicious Protein Shake, Vanilla vs Protein 9 G, Calories 220, Vitamins & Minerals 26 Original Nutrition Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GARDEN OF LIFE, INC. Vanilla Organic Delicious Protein Shake, Vanilla	1.7	386	7.0	—	3.5	7.0	70.2
Protein 9 G,... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Protein 9 G, Calories 220, Vitamins & Minerals 26 Original Nutrition Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla	61.4	92	13.3	6.3	0.4	2.5	3.8

Protein 7 G Pediatric Shake, Vanilla With Fiber, Vanilla With Fiber vs Toasted Coconut Flavored Low Carb Protein Powder, Toasted Coconut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein 7 G ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Protein 7 G Pediatric Shake, Vanilla With Fiber, Vanilla With Fiber	59.6	100	13.8	7.5	1.2	3.8	2.9
Toasted Coco... Food 2 Food 2 • GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, INC. Toasted Coconut Flavored Low Carb Protein Powder, Toasted Coconut	1.7	312	3.1	—	—	—	78.1

Strawberry Protein Shake, Strawberry vs Organic Plant Protein 16 G Nutrition Shake, Smooth Chocolate, Smooth Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry P... Food 1 Food 1 • LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC. Strawberry Protein Shake, Strawberry	7.9	56	1.8	—	1.0	1.8	8.0
Organic Plan... Food 2 Food 2 • ORGAIN, INC. Organic Plant Protein 16 G Nutrition Shake, Smooth Chocolate, Smooth Chocolate	55.3	73	9.1	3.0	0.6	2.1	4.9

Rich Chocolate Hunger Smart Shake, Rich Chocolate vs Rich Chocolate Snack Shake, Rich Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rich Chocola... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Rich Chocolate Hunger Smart Shake, Rich Chocolate	21.5	60	5.3	2.0	1.7	2.7	5.0
Rich Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Rich Chocolate Snack Shake, Rich Chocolate	31.6	59	8.0	2.1	1.3	2.1	3.0

Lemon Lime Adult Electrolyte Boost Hydrating Drink Mix, Lemon Lime vs Kashi, Golean, Plant Powered Shake, Vanilla Vinyasa, Vanilla Vinyasa

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lemon Lime A... Food 1 Food 1 • CVS PHARMACY, INC. Lemon Lime Adult Electrolyte Boost Hydrating Drink Mix, Lemon Lime	22.0	281	68.8	68.8	—	—	—
Kashi, Golea... Food 2 Food 2 • KASHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Kashi, Golean, Plant Powered Shake, Vanilla Vinyasa, Vanilla Vinyasa	10.5	400	25.0	2.5	10.0	15.0	50.0

White Peach Lemonade Energy Drink, White Peach Lemonade vs Strawberry Cream Flavored Plus Protein Nutritional Shake, Strawberry Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
White Peach ... Food 1 Food 1 • UPTIME SPORTS NUTRITION/MEDICAL INDUSTRIES White Peach Lemonade Energy Drink, White Peach Lemonade	76.0	42	10.7	10.4	—	—	—
Strawberry C... Food 2 Food 2 • WALGREENS CO. Strawberry Cream Flavored Plus Protein Nutritional Shake, Strawberry Cream	100.0	156	22.8	10.6	0.4	4.6	5.5

Protein 9 G, Calories 220, Vitamins & Minerals 26 Original Nutrition Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Rich Chocolate Flavored Balanced Nutritional Drink, Rich Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein 9 G,... Food 1 Food 1 • PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Protein 9 G, Calories 220, Vitamins & Minerals 26 Original Nutrition Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla	61.4	92	13.3	6.3	0.4	2.5	3.8
Rich Chocola... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC. Rich Chocolate Flavored Balanced Nutritional Drink, Rich Chocolate	54.8	101	11.8	6.3	—	2.5	8.4

Advanced Protein Powder, Chocolate Fudge vs Abbott, Glucerna, Diabetic Shake, Rich Chocolate, Rich Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Advanced Pro... Food 1 Food 1 • DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC Advanced Protein Powder, Chocolate Fudge	6.9	359	20.5	7.7	10.3	5.1	64.1
Abbott, Gluc... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Abbott, Glucerna, Diabetic Shake, Rich Chocolate, Rich Chocolate	39.3	80	9.7	2.5	1.3	3.0	4.2

Creamy Cinnamon Flavored Swirl, Creamy Cinnamon vs Vanilla Organic Whey Protein, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Cinna... Food 1 Food 1 • ATKINS NUTRITIONALS, INC. Creamy Cinnamon Flavored Swirl, Creamy Cinnamon	4.2	49	2.2	0.3	1.5	2.8	4.6
Vanilla Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • GARDEN OF LIFE, INC. Vanilla Organic Whey Protein, Vanilla	6.9	381	19.1	6.4	6.3	6.4	66.7

100% Plant Based Protein, Vanilla vs Quantum Unparalleled Tomato Nutrition With Natural Lycopene Nutrient Dense Super Food

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
100% Plant B... Food 1 Food 1 • DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC 100% Plant Based Protein, Vanilla	8.6	370	19.6	6.5	8.7	5.4	65.2
Quantum Unpa... Food 2 Food 2 • PREMIER RESEARCH LABS, LP Quantum Unparalleled Tomato Nutrition With Natural Lycopene Nutrient Dense Super Food	9.8	300	70.0	40.0	20.0	—	10.0

Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Strawberries 'N Cream, Strawberries 'N Cream vs Whey Isolate Splash Protein 24 G Powder Drink Mix, Watermelon, Watermelon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Prot... Food 1 Food 1 • ORGAIN, INC. Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Strawberries 'N Cream, Strawberries 'N Cream	12.5	326	32.6	—	17.4	10.9	45.7
Whey Isolate... Food 2 Food 2 Whey Isolate Splash Protein 24 G Powder Drink Mix, Watermelon, Watermelon	8.6	343	17.1	—	2.9	—	68.6

Creamy Vanilla Advanced Nutritional Drink, Creamy Vanilla vs Organic Plant Based Superfood Protein Powder, Cacao + Greens, Cacao + Greens

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Creamy Vanil... Food 1 Food 1 • NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC. Creamy Vanilla Advanced Nutritional Drink, Creamy Vanilla	35.3	93	8.0	5.1	0.4	2.5	9.3
Organic Plan... Food 2 Food 2 • NEOWELLNESS Organic Plant Based Superfood Protein Powder, Cacao + Greens, Cacao + Greens	10.1	464	42.9	10.7	21.4	12.5	71.4

Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G, Prebiotic Fiber 9 G Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate vs Mocha Iced High Protein Coffee, Mocha

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Plan... Food 1 Food 1 • ORGAIN, INC. Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G, Prebiotic Fiber 9 G Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate	28.8	320	36.0	—	4.0	10.0	42.0
Mocha Iced H... Food 2 Food 2 • CHIKE NUTRITION LLC Mocha Iced High Protein Coffee, Mocha	5.2	387	12.9	3.2	3.2	8.1	64.5

Chocolate Flavored All In One Shake Drink Mix, Chocolate vs Strawberries & Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powdered Drink Mix, Strawberries & Cream

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • VEGA Chocolate Flavored All In One Shake Drink Mix, Chocolate	10.7	357	23.8	2.4	9.5	11.9	47.6
Strawberries... Food 2 Food 2 • OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC. Strawberries & Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powdered Drink Mix, Strawberries & Cream	5.0	387	9.7	3.2	—	3.2	77.4

Organic Plant Protein 15 G Powder, Smooth Chocolate, Smooth Chocolate vs Protein 20 G Non Dairy Shake, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Plan... Food 1 Food 1 • GARDEN OF LIFE, INC. Organic Plant Protein 15 G Powder, Smooth Chocolate, Smooth Chocolate	8.8	400	29.1	—	10.9	7.3	54.6
Protein 20 G... Food 2 Food 2 • INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION Protein 20 G Non Dairy Shake, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate	9.9	51	2.8	1.1	1.4	2.0	5.6

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