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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Raw Organic Plant Formula Protein 22 G, Bcaas 4 G, Sugar 0 G Powder Packets, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Protein 18 G Plant Powered Shake, Tahitian Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
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

Seed Energy Beverage, Carnapple Zing vs Protein Shake, Banana

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

Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Strawberries 'N Cream, Strawberries 'N Cream vs High Protein Nutrition Shake

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

Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G Powder, Iced Coffee, Iced Coffee vs Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein 21 G, Bcaas 4.7 G, Probiotics 2 Bil Cfu Powder, Vanilla, Vanilla

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

Chocolate Caramel Flavored Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Caramel vs Gourmet Vanilla Flavored Iso100 Hydrolyzed 100% Whey Protein Isolate Protein Powder, Gourmet Vanilla

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

Protein Powder, Peanut Butter vs Protein 16 G Nutritional Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate

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

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Flavored Protein Powder, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich vs Rich Chocolate Vitamin+Protein Shake, Rich Chocolate

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

Plus High Protein Therapeutic Nutrition Liquid, Butter Pecan, Butter Pecan vs Soy Plant Based Protein Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate

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

Balanced Nutrition Pediatric Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate vs Organic Nutrition Grass Fed Protein 16 G Shake, Strawberries & Cream, Strawberries & Cream

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

Cafe Mocha High Protein Balanced Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha vs Protein 24 G Powder Drink Mix, Vanilla Milkshake, Vanilla Milkshake

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

Organic Plant Protein, Smooth Chocolate vs Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavored Whey Protein Powder Blend, Chocolate Peanut Butter

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

Pro Series Protein 32 Grams Shake, Slammin' Strawberry, Slammin' Strawberry vs Pumpkin Spice Organic Protein Powder

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

Organic Plant Based Protein 20 G, Sugar 0 G, Net Carbs 2 G Plant Based Nutritional Shake, Decadent Chocolate, Decadent Chocolate vs Plant Based 20 G Protein Shake, Berry Medley, Berry Medley

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

Protein & Kale Whole Food Nutrition Shake, Honey Roasted Peanut vs Whey Dietary Supplement Powder, Maple Butter Pancake, Maple Butter Pancake

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

Whey + Casein Protein Powder vs Pure Energy Tonic Shot

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

Chocolate Flavored Protein Plus Protein Shake, Chocolate vs Plant Protein Drink, Decadent Chocolate, Decadent Chocolate

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

Rich Chocolate Hunger Smart Shake, Rich Chocolate vs Vanilla Flavor Organic Vegan Protein Drink, Vanilla

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

Chocolate Organic Protein Powder, Chocolate vs Zero Sugar Non Dairy Protein 20 G Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate

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

Protein 9 G, Calories 220, Vitamins & Minerals 26 Original Nutrition Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Plant Protein 20 G + 50 Superfoods Shake, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy 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
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

Organic Protein Plant Protein 21 G Protein Powder, Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt, Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt vs Protein Shake, Cinnamon Swole

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

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