Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Nutr...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Nutrition Plant Protein Shake, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean
|
51.4 | 70 | 8.5 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 4.9 |
|
Smooth Vanil...
Food 2
Food 2
• INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
Smooth Vanilla Non Dairy Protein Shake, Smooth Vanilla
|
8.0 | 51 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 5.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cafe Mocha B...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Cafe Mocha Balanced Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha
|
54.8 | 101 | 11.8 | 6.3 | — | 2.5 | 8.4 |
|
Mocha Plant ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WELLNOVA CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LLC
Mocha Plant Protein Nutritional Shake, Mocha
|
35.5 | 55 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 6.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Peanut Butte...
Food 1
Food 1
• HOMEY CAT MUSIC
Peanut Butter Chocolate Flavored Isotope 100% Whey Isolate Protein Powder Drink Mix, Peanut Butter Chocolate
|
5.1 | 406 | 9.4 | 4.7 | — | 1.6 | 78.1 |
|
Iced Cafe Mo...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Iced Cafe Mocha All In One Nutritional Shake, Iced Cafe Mocha
|
59.3 | 76 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 4.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
High Perform...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
High Performance Protein 30 G Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
4.1 | 49 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 9.2 |
|
Genuine 32 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Genuine 32 Grams Protein Powder, Vanilla Creme, Vanilla Creme
|
35.6 | 400 | 30.0 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 12.9 | 45.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Banana Cream...
Food 1
Food 1
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Banana Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Banana Cream
|
3.4 | 364 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 72.7 |
|
Rich Chocola...
Food 2
Food 2
• REXALL SUNDOWN, INC.
Rich Chocolate Complete Protein Shake, Rich Chocolate
|
4.1 | 43 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 9.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rasberry Pas...
Food 1
Food 1
• DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC
Rasberry Passion Fruit Protein Smoothie, Raspberry Passion Fruit
|
13.7 | 100 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 10.0 |
|
Vanilla Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Vanilla Flavored Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla
|
82.8 | 380 | 63.4 | 35.2 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 28.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberry S...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Strawberry Shake Mix, Strawberry
|
53.1 | 449 | 59.2 | 24.5 | 2.0 | 18.4 | 12.2 |
|
100% Whey+ P...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
100% Whey+ Protein Powder, Chocolate
|
10.3 | 385 | 18.0 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 66.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Egg White Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• NOW SPORTS
Egg White Protein Powder, Creamy Vanilla
|
5.1 | 357 | 10.7 | — | — | — | 71.4 |
|
Coffee Prote...
Food 2
Food 2
• HARMLESS HARVEST INC.
Coffee Protein Plant Based Smoothie, Coffee
|
19.7 | 60 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Pro...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Original Protein 9 G Nutritional Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
63.3 | 93 | 13.5 | 6.3 | — | 2.5 | 3.8 |
|
Vanilla Cara...
Food 2
Food 2
• LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC.
Vanilla Caramel Flavor Plant Based Protein Shake, Vanilla Caramel
|
13.8 | 56 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 6.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extreme Choc...
Food 1
Food 1
• GRASS ADVANTAGE
Extreme Chocolate Protein + Probiotics Drink Mix Powder, Extreme Chocolate
|
7.1 | 368 | 26.3 | 10.5 | 5.3 | 7.9 | 52.6 |
|
Green Kingdo...
Food 2
Food 2
• LUCHI ORGANICS
Green Kingdom Plant Based Protein, Green Kingdom
|
14.1 | 429 | 37.1 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 5.7 | 54.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Ver...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Original Very Vanilla Balanced Nutritional Drink
|
79.2 | 101 | 17.3 | 8.4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 4.2 |
|
Zero Sugar P...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Zero Sugar Protein 25 G Shake, Strawberries 'N Creme, Strawberries 'N Creme
|
7.9 | 48 | 2.4 | — | 1.2 | 1.4 | 7.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ensure, High...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Ensure, High Protein Powder, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
|
16.1 | 350 | 37.5 | 5.0 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 50.0 |
|
Mango Flavor...
Food 2
Food 2
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Mango Flavored Complete Nutrition Drink, Mango
|
100.0 | 100 | 14.4 | 13.1 | — | 2.8 | 4.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tri Berry Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• ADVANCED FOOD CONCEPTS INC.
Tri Berry Flavored Energy Gel, Tri Berry
|
46.0 | 312 | 71.9 | 21.9 | — | — | — |
|
Chocolate Pr...
Food 2
Food 2
• PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION
Chocolate Protein Shake, Chocolate
|
4.2 | 39 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 7.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
100% Whey Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS, INC
100% Whey Protein 24 G Powder, High Flying S'mores, High Flying S'mores
|
6.9 | 395 | 13.2 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 6.6 | 63.2 |
|
Strawberry M...
Food 2
Food 2
• REXALL SUNDOWN, INC.
Strawberry Milkshake Flavored Complete Protein Shake, Strawberry Milkshake
|
2.2 | 43 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Prot...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Organic Protein Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
|
13.8 | 45 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 7.6 |
|
Pea Protein ...
Food 2
Food 2
• PREVENTION, LLC
Pea Protein Vegan Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
10.4 | 444 | 22.2 | 11.1 | 5.6 | 12.5 | 55.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Passion Punc...
Food 1
Food 1
• INDIA GATES FOODS, LLC
Passion Punch Supernatural Hydration, Passion Punch
|
26.0 | 13 | 2.8 | 1.9 | — | — | 0.2 |
|
Protein 30 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE DAILY RECORD
Protein 30 G, Tart Cherry, Bcaas 5 G Drink Mix, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter
|
5.1 | 395 | 14.0 | 4.7 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 69.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zero Sugar P...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Zero Sugar Protein 20 Grams Shake, Vanilla Creme, Vanilla Creme
|
4.0 | 30 | 1.8 | — | 1.2 | 0.3 | 6.1 |
|
40 G Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC.
40 G Protein, 0 G Sugar Ready To Drunk Protein Shake, Cookies & Cream, Cookies & Cream
|
7.9 | 56 | 1.8 | — | 1.0 | 1.8 | 8.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein 7 G ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MEIJER, INC.
Protein 7 G Pediatric Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
61.5 | 100 | 13.8 | 9.6 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
|
Genuine Zero...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Genuine Zero Sugar Protein 25 Grams Shake, Banana Creme, Banana Creme
|
7.9 | 48 | 2.4 | — | 1.2 | 1.4 | 7.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
French Vanil...
Food 1
Food 1
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
French Vanilla Flavored Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein, French Vanilla
|
12.1 | 384 | 21.9 | 11.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 65.8 |
|
Plant Based ...
Food 2
Food 2
• MS BRANDS INC.
Plant Based Protein Shake, Golden Vanilla, Golden Vanilla
|
11.9 | 40 | 2.2 | — | 0.3 | 1.5 | 4.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grass Fed Cl...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Grass Fed Clean Protein 20 G Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
|
17.8 | 39 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 6.1 |
|
Berry Ors De...
Food 2
Food 2
• DRIP DROP HYDRATION, INC.
Berry Ors Dehydration Relief Fast Electrolyte Powder, Berry
|
18.0 | 350 | 90.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.