Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Raw Organic ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GARDEN OF LIFE, INC.
Raw Organic Plant Formula Protein 22 G, Bcaas 4 G, Sugar 0 G Powder Packets, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
5.1 | 419 | 12.9 | — | 3.2 | 9.7 | 71.0 |
|
Protein 18 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL INC.
Protein 18 G Plant Powered Shake, Tahitian Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla
|
29.2 | 375 | 41.7 | 18.8 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 37.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seed Energy ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PURELY SEED, LLC
Seed Energy Beverage, Carnapple Zing
|
4.0 | 89 | 14.3 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 5.4 | 3.6 |
|
Protein Shak...
Food 2
Food 2
• LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC.
Protein Shake, Banana
|
7.9 | 56 | 1.8 | — | 1.0 | 1.8 | 8.0 |
| 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 |
|
High Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE SPICE HUNTER, INC.
High Protein Nutrition Shake
|
35.6 | 67 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 6.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G Powder, Iced Coffee, Iced Coffee
|
26.8 | 370 | 32.6 | — | — | 10.9 | 45.7 |
|
Organic Gras...
Food 2
Food 2
• GARDEN OF LIFE, INC.
Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein 21 G, Bcaas 4.7 G, Probiotics 2 Bil Cfu Powder, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
6.9 | 381 | 19.1 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 66.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Ca...
Food 1
Food 1
• 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 |
|
Gourmet Vani...
Food 2
Food 2
• DYMATIZE ENTERPRISES, LLC
Gourmet Vanilla Flavored Iso100 Hydrolyzed 100% Whey Protein Isolate Protein Powder, Gourmet Vanilla
|
1.7 | 367 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | — | 83.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein Powd...
Food 1
Food 1
• QUEST NUTRITION, LLC
Protein Powder, Peanut Butter
|
1.7 | 367 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 76.7 |
|
Protein 16 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• REFOCUS HPV, LLC
Protein 16 G Nutritional Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
49.3 | 98 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ice Cream Co...
Food 1
Food 1
• ADVANCED NUTRITION LLC
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Flavored Protein Powder, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
|
6.9 | 419 | 16.1 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 9.7 | 64.5 |
|
Rich Chocola...
Food 2
Food 2
• DARIGOLD, INC.
Rich Chocolate Vitamin+Protein Shake, Rich Chocolate
|
100.0 | 80 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 4.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plus High Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Plus High Protein Therapeutic Nutrition Liquid, Butter Pecan, Butter Pecan
|
30.4 | 148 | 16.9 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 8.4 |
|
Soy Plant Ba...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Soy Plant Based Protein Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
32.6 | 357 | 42.9 | 40.5 | — | — | 47.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Balanced Nut...
Food 1
Food 1
• BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS
Balanced Nutrition Pediatric Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
63.4 | 100 | 13.8 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
|
Organic Nutr...
Food 2
Food 2
• 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 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cafe Mocha H...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Cafe Mocha High Protein Balanced Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha
|
54.8 | 101 | 11.8 | 6.3 | — | 2.5 | 8.4 |
|
Protein 24 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, INC.
Protein 24 G Powder Drink Mix, Vanilla Milkshake, Vanilla Milkshake
|
10.3 | 421 | 15.8 | 7.9 | — | 10.5 | 63.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• GARDEN OF LIFE
Organic Plant Protein, Smooth Chocolate
|
7.0 | 393 | 25.0 | — | 10.7 | 8.9 | 53.6 |
|
Chocolate Pe...
Food 2
Food 2
• LEPRINO PERFORMANCE BRANDS, LLC
Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavored Whey Protein Powder Blend, Chocolate Peanut Butter
|
6.8 | 361 | 13.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 69.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pro Series P...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Pro Series Protein 32 Grams Shake, Slammin' Strawberry, Slammin' Strawberry
|
8.0 | 52 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 9.7 |
|
Pumpkin Spic...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Pumpkin Spice Organic Protein Powder
|
28.6 | 370 | 34.8 | 2.2 | — | 10.9 | 45.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL INC.
Organic Plant Based Protein 20 G, Sugar 0 G, Net Carbs 2 G Plant Based Nutritional Shake, Decadent Chocolate, Decadent Chocolate
|
4.1 | 46 | 1.5 | — | 0.9 | 1.9 | 6.2 |
|
Plant Based ...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Plant Based 20 G Protein Shake, Berry Medley, Berry Medley
|
16.0 | 45 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 6.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein & Ka...
Food 1
Food 1
• GRASS ADVANTAGE
Protein & Kale Whole Food Nutrition Shake, Honey Roasted Peanut
|
12.4 | 439 | 26.8 | 14.6 | 9.8 | 12.2 | 48.8 |
|
Whey Dietary...
Food 2
Food 2
• MARS INTERACTIVE, LLC
Whey Dietary Supplement Powder, Maple Butter Pancake, Maple Butter Pancake
|
3.4 | 363 | 6.0 | 3.0 | — | 3.0 | 75.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whey + Casei...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Whey + Casein Protein Powder
|
12.3 | 364 | 24.2 | 18.2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 60.6 |
|
Pure Energy ...
Food 2
Food 2
• GOLDTHREAD LLC
Pure Energy Tonic Shot
|
10.0 | 39 | 8.5 | 1.7 | — | — | 1.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC.
Chocolate Flavored Protein Plus Protein Shake, Chocolate
|
100.0 | 87 | 12.2 | 10.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 6.7 |
|
Plant Protei...
Food 2
Food 2
• MS BRANDS INC.
Plant Protein Drink, Decadent Chocolate, Decadent Chocolate
|
10.1 | 34 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 3.7 |
| 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 |
|
Vanilla Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• MONTEREY BAY FOODS
Vanilla Flavor Organic Vegan Protein Drink, Vanilla
|
5.3 | 306 | 13.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 55.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Or...
Food 1
Food 1
• PROJECT HEALTHY LIVING INC.
Chocolate Organic Protein Powder, Chocolate
|
10.7 | 361 | 30.6 | 11.1 | 13.9 | 5.6 | 50.0 |
|
Zero Sugar N...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Zero Sugar Non Dairy Protein 20 G Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
6.0 | 30 | 2.1 | — | 1.2 | 0.3 | 6.1 |
| 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 |
|
Plant Protei...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Plant Protein 20 G + 50 Superfoods Shake, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate
|
7.9 | 42 | 2.1 | — | 0.9 | 1.4 | 6.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Prot...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Protein Plant Protein 21 G Protein Powder, Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt, Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt
|
26.8 | 413 | 34.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 10.9 | 45.7 |
|
Protein Shak...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Protein Shake, Cinnamon Swole
|
10.0 | 42 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 8.9 |
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.