Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coconut Flav...
Food 1
Food 1
• NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC.
Coconut Flavored Complete Nutrition Drink, Coconut
|
100.0 | 100 | 14.4 | 13.1 | — | 2.8 | 4.4 |
|
Plant Protei...
Food 2
Food 2
• ONLY WHAT YOU NEED, INC.
Plant Protein Shakes, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
0.1 | 61 | 1.8 | — | 1.8 | 1.8 | 9.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quantum Nutr...
Food 1
Food 1
• QUANTUM NUTRITION LABS
Quantum Nutritional Flakes Vegetarian/Vegan Protein
|
1.8 | 375 | 37.5 | — | 25.0 | — | 50.0 |
|
Aztec Vanill...
Food 2
Food 2
• PALEO PRO LLC
Aztec Vanilla Flavor Paleo Protein Powder, Aztec Vanilla
|
0.0 | 400 | 3.3 | — | 3.3 | 3.3 | 86.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grass Fed Wh...
Food 1
Food 1
• BUDOFF OUTDOOR FURNITURE, INC.
Grass Fed Whey Protein Isolate, Vanilla
|
10.3 | 371 | 17.1 | 17.1 | — | — | 71.4 |
|
Creamy Choco...
Food 2
Food 2
• LINDORA, INC.
Creamy Chocolate Protein Shake, Creamy Chocolate
|
3.9 | 44 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 6.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rich Chocola...
Food 1
Food 1
• WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC.
Rich Chocolate Taste Protein Shake, Rich Chocolate
|
51.4 | 88 | 12.1 | 10.8 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 6.7 |
|
Epic Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• LUCHI ORGANICS
Epic Protein Organic Plant Protein + Superfoods Powder, Chocolate Maca, Chocolate Maca
|
16.8 | 414 | 40.0 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 5.7 | 54.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Red ...
Food 1
Food 1
• DELSUR TRADING, LLC
Organic Red Maca Powder
|
7.6 | 375 | 75.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | — | 25.0 |
|
Protein 20 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• ALANI NUTRITION LLC
Protein 20 G Fit Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
14.2 | 39 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 5.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keto Collage...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Keto Collagen 10 G Hair, Skin, Nail & Joint Support Powder, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean
|
5.2 | 450 | 15.0 | — | — | 25.0 | 50.0 |
|
S'mores Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• LUNCH BOX HEROES
S'mores Flavored Foundation Protein Blend Powder, S'mores
|
5.9 | 387 | 11.9 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 8.9 | 68.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberries...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Strawberries 'N Creme Genuine Protein Powder, Strawberries 'N Crme
|
35.6 | 400 | 30.0 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 12.9 | 45.7 |
|
Almond Organ...
Food 2
Food 2
• CHICA BELLA, INC.
Almond Organic Plant Protein Powder, Almond
|
3.5 | 357 | 25.0 | 7.1 | 17.9 | 10.7 | 53.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein 15 G...
Food 1
Food 1
• ATKINS NUTRITIONALS, INC.
Protein 15 G Rich Shakes, Creamy Vanilla, Creamy Vanilla
|
2.1 | 49 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 4.6 |
|
Vanilla Capp...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KELLOGG COMPANY
Vanilla Cappuccino Protein Shake, Vanilla; Cappuccino
|
35.5 | 64 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 5.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Syntha 6 Ult...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, INC.
Syntha 6 Ultra Premium Protein 22 G Matrix Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate Milkshake, Chocolate Milkshake
|
14.2 | 404 | 29.8 | 6.4 | 12.8 | 10.6 | 46.8 |
|
Vanilla Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Vanilla Flavor Organic Non Dairy Protein Shake, Vanilla
|
27.6 | 48 | 3.9 | 2.5 | — | 1.1 | 5.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pure Milk Pr...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Pure Milk Protein Powder, Creamy Vanilla, Creamy Vanilla
|
1.7 | 286 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — | 71.4 |
|
Milk Chocola...
Food 2
Food 2
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Milk Chocolate Advanced Nutrition Shake, Milk Chocolate
|
81.9 | 148 | 19.0 | 9.3 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 8.4 |
| 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 |
|
High Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
High Protein 20 G Nutritional Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
53.0 | 105 | 11.8 | 7.2 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 8.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mixed Berry ...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Mixed Berry Plant Based Protein & Greens Fruit & Vegetable Powder Drink Mix, Mixed Berry
|
21.6 | 378 | 35.6 | 15.6 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 44.4 |
|
Protein Powd...
Food 2
Food 2
• QUEST NUTRITION, LLC
Protein Powder, Peanut Butter
|
1.7 | 367 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 76.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matcha Prote...
Food 1
Food 1
• WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC.
Matcha Protein Keto Protein Beverage, Matcha
|
26.0 | 62 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
|
Grass Fed Wh...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Grass Fed Whey Protein 21 G Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
|
15.9 | 317 | 26.8 | — | 4.9 | 7.3 | 51.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smooth Choco...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Smooth Chocolate Plant Based Protein Shake, Smooth Chocolate
|
15.5 | 36 | 3.6 | — | 1.7 | 1.2 | 5.0 |
|
Orange Thera...
Food 2
Food 2
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Orange Therapeutic Nutrition Powder, Orange
|
15.8 | 333 | 32.9 | 4.2 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vanilla Nutr...
Food 1
Food 1
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Vanilla Nutritional Shake Plus, Vanilla
|
98.2 | 148 | 21.1 | 8.4 | — | 4.6 | 5.5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vanilla Crem...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Vanilla Creme Light Non Dairy Low Fat Protein Shake, Vanilla Creme
|
5.9 | 30 | 1.4 | — | 0.8 | 0.3 | 5.6 |
|
Go Pro Prote...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGANIC LIVING SUPERFOODS
Go Pro Protein 26 G Blend, Unflavored, Unflavored
|
5.2 | 351 | 13.5 | 2.7 | 5.4 | — | 70.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Based ...
Food 1
Food 1
• ROSA FOODS, INC.
Plant Based Nutrition Shake, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate
|
53.1 | 97 | 8.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
|
Vegan Protei...
Food 2
Food 2
• MENDWELL INC.
Vegan Protein 20 G Cake, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice
|
5.2 | 364 | 18.2 | — | 9.1 | 4.6 | 60.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Choc...
Food 1
Food 1
• MARKO, INC.
Organic Chocolate Whey + Plus Shake, Whey Chocolate
|
5.1 | 380 | 13.3 | — | 3.3 | 6.7 | 73.3 |
|
Strawberry C...
Food 2
Food 2
• WALGREENS CO.
Strawberry Cream Gluten Free Regular Nutritional Shake, Strawberry Cream
|
63.3 | 93 | 13.5 | 6.3 | — | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Salted Caram...
Food 1
Food 1
• CENTURY CUSTOM MOLDING, INC.
Salted Caramel Flavored Protein Shake, Salted Caramel
|
9.9 | 46 | 2.5 | — | 0.4 | 1.3 | 7.9 |
|
Zero Sugar P...
Food 2
Food 2
• GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS, INC
Zero Sugar Protein 20 G Powder, Rich Chocolate, Rich Chocolate
|
3.4 | 360 | 8.0 | — | — | — | 80.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Unflavored M...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Unflavored Maltodextrin Powder, Unflavored
|
100.0 | 375 | 94.6 | 3.6 | — | — | — |
|
Cookies & Cr...
Food 2
Food 2
• PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION
Cookies & Cream High Protein Shake, Cookies & Cream
|
5.8 | 46 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 8.7 |
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.