Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vanilla Fros...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Vanilla Frosting Nutrition Powder Packets, Vanilla Frosting
|
5.1 | 656 | 9.4 | 6.3 | — | 56.3 | 31.3 |
|
Protein Blen...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC.
Protein Blend, Coconut
|
5.3 | 342 | 29.0 | 7.9 | 21.1 | 7.9 | 52.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Milk Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• GHOST
Milk Chocolate High Protein Hot Cocoa Mix, Milk Chocolate
|
8.8 | 366 | 19.7 | 8.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 56.3 |
|
Very Vanilla...
Food 2
Food 2
• LINDORA, INC.
Very Vanilla Protein Shake & Pudding Mix, Very Vanilla
|
7.0 | 360 | 28.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 60.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Whey...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC.
Organic Whey Protein, Organic Bourbon Vanilla
|
6.7 | 393 | 14.3 | 10.7 | — | 5.4 | 75.0 |
|
Protein 15 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• NA-GENCEUTICS, LLC
Protein 15 G Powder, Banana, Banana
|
8.8 | 385 | 23.1 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 7.7 | 57.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Orange Rush ...
Food 1
Food 1
• DEFIANCE ENTERPRISES LLC
Orange Rush Boost+ Immunity Clean Energy Performance Drink, Orange Rush
|
22.0 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.2 | — | — | — |
|
Ashwagandha ...
Food 2
Food 2
• APAX OTC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Ashwagandha Powder
|
1.9 | 400 | 66.7 | — | 33.3 | 33.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• ESUPPLEMENTS, LLC
Organic Plant Based Vegan Protein 24 G Powder, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
|
5.2 | 378 | 16.2 | 2.7 | 8.1 | 5.4 | 64.9 |
|
Whey Dietary...
Food 2
Food 2
• MARS INTERACTIVE, LLC
Whey Dietary Supplement Powder, Peanut Butter Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch
|
10.3 | 365 | 14.6 | 4.9 | — | 4.9 | 65.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Protei...
Food 1
Food 1
• ANCIENT BRANDS, LLC
Plant Protein+ 15 G Vegan Superfood Protein Powder, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
5.3 | 332 | 14.8 | — | 3.7 | 5.5 | 55.4 |
|
Toasted Almo...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Toasted Almond Plant Based Protein Shake, Toasted Almond
|
33.5 | 48 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 6.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
High Protein...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
High Protein 15 G Nutritional Shakes, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
61.0 | 101 | 13.1 | 6.3 | — | 2.5 | 6.3 |
|
Creamy Vanil...
Food 2
Food 2
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Creamy Vanilla Advanced Nutritional Drink, Creamy Vanilla
|
35.3 | 93 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 9.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE DAILY RECORD
Chocolate Flavor Performance Protein Drink Mix, Chocolate
|
1.7 | 364 | 13.6 | — | 9.1 | 6.8 | 68.2 |
|
Protein 10 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• 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 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein 10 G...
Food 1
Food 1
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Protein 10 G Nutritional Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
75.0 | 101 | 17.3 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4.2 |
|
Nutrition Pr...
Food 2
Food 2
• RIPPLE FOODS
Nutrition Protein Shake
|
19.5 | 56 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 5.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutrition Drink, Chocolate
|
100.0 | 100 | 14.4 | 13.6 | — | 2.8 | 4.4 |
|
Ashwagandha ...
Food 2
Food 2
• APAX OTC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Ashwagandha Powder
|
1.9 | 400 | 66.7 | — | 33.3 | 33.3 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Beret ...
Food 1
Food 1
• NORTHLAND'S FINEST ICE CREAM
Green Beret Vegan Protein Powder Drink Mix, Strawberry, Strawberry
|
8.6 | 355 | 19.4 | — | 3.2 | 6.5 | 64.5 |
|
Raw Organic ...
Food 2
Food 2
• GARDEN OF LIFE, INC.
Raw Organic Plant Formula Protein 20 G & Greens Powder, Chocolate Cacao, Chocolate Cacao
|
5.1 | 426 | 13.1 | — | 3.3 | 9.8 | 65.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein Nutr...
Food 1
Food 1
• WELLNOVA CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LLC
Protein Nutritional Shake, Vanilla
|
19.6 | 48 | 3.0 | — | — | 1.1 | 9.1 |
|
Shake
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Shake
|
33.4 | 60 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 8.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rich Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Rich Chocolate Nutrition Shake, Rich Chocolate
|
19.9 | 61 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 5.1 |
|
Molk Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORIGIN LABS
Molk Protein 30 G Protein Shake, Banana Cream, Banana Cream
|
5.8 | 51 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 8.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Genuine 32 G...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Genuine 32 Grams Protein Powder, Banana Creme, Banana Creme
|
35.6 | 400 | 30.0 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 12.9 | 45.7 |
|
Glacier Cher...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP
Glacier Cherry Flavored Zero Sugar Protein Thirst Quencher, Glacier Cherry
|
2.0 | 10 | 0.2 | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dutch Chocol...
Food 1
Food 1
• DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC
Dutch Chocolate Natural Egg White & Yolk Protein Powder, Dutch Chocolate
|
3.4 | 375 | 9.4 | — | 3.1 | 3.1 | 75.0 |
|
Very Vanilla...
Food 2
Food 2
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Very Vanilla Flavor Men Nutritional Shake, Very Vanilla
|
7.8 | 49 | 1.2 | 0.3 | — | 0.9 | 9.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Nutr...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Nutrition Grass Fed Protein 16 G Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
|
53.3 | 76 | 8.5 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 4.9 |
|
Nutritional ...
Food 2
Food 2
• WALGREENS CO.
Nutritional Shake, Creamy Milk Chocolate
|
63.4 | 92 | 13.8 | 6.3 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Di...
Food 1
Food 1
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Chocolate Dipped Banana Flavored 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate Dipped Banana
|
3.4 | 355 | 6.5 | 3.2 | — | 3.2 | 77.4 |
|
Coconut Matc...
Food 2
Food 2
• BE WELL NUTRITION, INC
Coconut Matcha Protein Drink, Coconut Matcha
|
7.7 | 38 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 5.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nature's Way...
Food 1
Food 1
• SCHWABE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Nature's Way, Alive!, Complete Protein Shake Powder, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
1.8 | 375 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 8.3 | — | 62.5 |
|
Vanilla Ice ...
Food 2
Food 2
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Vanilla Ice Cream Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Vanilla Ice Cream
|
6.7 | 387 | 12.9 | 3.2 | — | 3.2 | 77.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 1
Food 1
• CENTRAL BEER IMPORT/EXPORT
Chocolate Flavor Multicereal Oat, Soy And Rice Powder Mix, Chocolate
|
41.7 | 438 | 75.0 | 37.5 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 12.5 |
|
Cafe Mocha F...
Food 2
Food 2
• LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC.
Cafe Mocha Flavor Protein Shake, Cafe Mocha
|
7.9 | 56 | 1.8 | — | 1.0 | 1.8 | 8.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vanilla Ice ...
Food 1
Food 1
• SKEETER SNACKS LLC
Vanilla Ice Cream Kids Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream
|
20.5 | 367 | 56.7 | 30.0 | 20.0 | 5.0 | 30.0 |
|
Chocolate Or...
Food 2
Food 2
• KINDERFARMS LLC
Chocolate Organic Plant Protein Kids Nutrition Shake, Chocolate
|
39.8 | 83 | 9.6 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
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.