Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Milk Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Milk Chocolate Advanced Nutrition Shake, Milk Chocolate
|
81.9 | 148 | 19.0 | 9.3 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 8.4 |
|
Organic Red ...
Food 2
Food 2
• DELSUR TRADING, LLC
Organic Red Maca Powder
|
7.6 | 375 | 75.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | — | 25.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Nutr...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Nutrition Grass Fed Protein 16 G Shake, Strawberries & Cream, Strawberries & Cream
|
55.3 | 76 | 8.8 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 4.9 |
|
Soy Protein ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ESUPPLEMENTS, LLC
Soy Protein 10 G Isolate Powder, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
|
1.7 | 357 | 14.3 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 71.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein 16 G...
Food 1
Food 1
• REFOCUS HPV, LLC
Protein 16 G Nutritional Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
45.3 | 95 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 4.9 |
|
Chocolate Ca...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Chocolate Caramel Flavored Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Caramel
|
8.6 | 367 | 16.7 | 6.7 | — | 5.0 | 66.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Muscle Mocha...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Muscle Mocha Protein Shake
|
12.0 | 44 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 8.9 |
|
Complete Pro...
Food 2
Food 2
• FAIR OAKS FARMS BRANDS, INC.
Complete Protein 42 G Elite High Protein Milk Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
13.5 | 56 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 10.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• CHICA BELLA, INC.
Organic Plant Protein Wheat Germ Flakes
|
20.8 | 321 | 50.0 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | 28.6 |
|
Cafe Latte P...
Food 2
Food 2
• BE WELL NUTRITION, INC
Cafe Latte Protein Drink, Cafe Latte
|
8.0 | 39 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 6.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Extreme Milk...
Food 1
Food 1
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Extreme Milk Chocolate Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Extreme Milk Chocolate
|
3.4 | 375 | 9.4 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 75.0 |
|
Plant Based ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSA FOODS, INC.
Plant Based Nutrition Shake, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate
|
53.1 | 97 | 8.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kuddles, Ped...
Food 1
Food 1
• WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
Kuddles, Pediatric Drink, Vanilla With Fiber, Vanilla With Fiber
|
57.6 | 100 | 13.3 | 7.9 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
|
Protein 15 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• KENOMIS OUTDOORS INC.
Protein 15 G Shake, Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon
|
58.4 | 381 | 57.1 | 14.3 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 23.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caramel High...
Food 1
Food 1
• PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION
Caramel High Protein Shake, Caramel
|
6.0 | 48 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 9.1 |
|
Plant Based ...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Plant Based Protein Shake, Chocolate Caramel, Chocolate Caramel
|
10.1 | 42 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 6.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Hemp...
Food 1
Food 1
• OMG! FOOD COMPANY LLC
Organic Hemp Protein Powder
|
0.0 | 393 | 18.6 | 3.6 | 21.4 | 10.7 | — |
|
Milk Chocola...
Food 2
Food 2
• GHOST
Milk Chocolate High Protein Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate
|
8.8 | 366 | 19.7 | 8.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 56.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boost, Compa...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Boost, Compact Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Chocolate, Rich Chocolate
|
70.3 | 192 | 29.6 | 8.0 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 8.0 |
|
Level 1 Prot...
Food 2
Food 2
• 1ST PHORM
Level 1 Protein Powder Drink Mix, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte
|
10.2 | 405 | 16.2 | 5.4 | — | 8.1 | 67.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
100% Whey Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
100% Whey Protein 27 G Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
3.4 | 361 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 75.0 |
|
Chocolate Pe...
Food 2
Food 2
• KOS INC.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor Organic Plant Protein Powder, Chocolate Peanut Butter
|
10.5 | 410 | 20.5 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 15.4 | 51.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberry H...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LP.
Strawberry Head Care Replenish + Focus Drink Mix, Strawberry
|
4.0 | 256 | 51.3 | 25.6 | — | — | — |
|
Protein Powd...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Protein Powder, Strawberry Banana
|
11.0 | 356 | 43.5 | 15.8 | 19.8 | 4.0 | 39.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Meal...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Meal Plant Based Protein 20 G On The Go Prebiotic + Fiber 6 G Protein Shake Powder, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean
|
47.7 | 404 | 47.4 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 35.1 |
|
Smooth Vanil...
Food 2
Food 2
• SWISS JARDIN COSMETICS
Smooth Vanilla Clean Lean Protein Premium European Golden Pea Protein, Smooth Vanilla
|
1.7 | 360 | 8.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 80.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smooth Vanil...
Food 1
Food 1
• SWISS JARDIN COSMETICS
Smooth Vanilla Flavor Clean Lean Premium Pea Protein Drink Mix, Smooth Vanilla
|
0.0 | 400 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 8.0 | 80.0 |
|
High Perform...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
High Performance Protein 30 G Shakes, Caramel, Caramel
|
6.0 | 49 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 9.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gold Standar...
Food 1
Food 1
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein 24 G, Bcaas 5.5 G For Muscle Support & Recovery Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter
|
5.1 | 394 | 12.1 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 72.7 |
|
Extreme Milk...
Food 2
Food 2
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Extreme Milk Chocolate Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Protein Powder Drink Mix, Extreme Milk Chocolate
|
3.4 | 375 | 9.4 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 75.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pumpkin Spic...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Pumpkin Spice Organic Protein Powder
|
28.6 | 370 | 34.8 | 2.2 | — | 10.9 | 45.7 |
|
Cookies & Cr...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Cookies & Cream Plant Based Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream
|
17.9 | 326 | 37.0 | 2.2 | 15.2 | 8.7 | 45.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein Shak...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Protein Shake, Cinnamon Swole
|
10.0 | 42 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 8.9 |
|
Butter Coffe...
Food 2
Food 2
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Butter Coffee Shakes, Butter Coffee
|
5.9 | 62 | 0.9 | 0.3 | — | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein 10 G...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Protein 10 G Nutrition Shake, Delicious Chocolate, Delicious Chocolate
|
23.5 | 75 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
|
Organic Hemp...
Food 2
Food 2
• OMG! FOOD COMPANY LLC
Organic Hemp Protein
|
1.8 | 393 | 25.0 | 3.6 | 21.4 | 10.7 | 50.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rich Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Rich Chocolate Easy Glucerna Powder Mix, Rich Chocolate
|
6.9 | 394 | 15.2 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 7.6 | 66.7 |
|
Kids Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Kids Protein 8 G Organic Nutrition Nutritional Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
35.8 | 74 | 8.6 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein 21 G...
Food 1
Food 1
• SYNERGY CHC CORP.
Protein 21 G Superfruits Fitness Drink Mix, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
3.5 | 324 | 18.9 | 2.7 | 13.5 | 8.1 | 56.8 |
|
Organic Plan...
Food 2
Food 2
• GARDEN OF LIFE, INC.
Organic Plant Protein, Smooth Vanilla
|
3.5 | 385 | 23.1 | 3.9 | 15.4 | 7.7 | 57.7 |
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.