Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pumpkin Pie ...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, INC.
Pumpkin Pie Protein Powder Drink Mix, Pumpkin Pie
|
26.7 | 426 | 31.9 | 4.3 | — | 10.6 | 46.8 |
|
French Vanil...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE DAILY RECORD
French Vanilla All In One Nutritional Shake Drink Mix, French Vanilla
|
7.1 | 390 | 24.4 | 2.4 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 48.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cookies & Cr...
Food 1
Food 1
• DYMATIZE ENTERPRISES, LLC
Cookies & Cream Flavored, Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream
|
1.7 | 367 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | — | 83.3 |
|
Chocolate Or...
Food 2
Food 2
• KOS INC.
Chocolate Organic Plant Protein Single Serve Packets, Chocolate
|
10.5 | 410 | 23.1 | 5.1 | 7.7 | 15.4 | 51.3 |
| 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 |
|
Naturade, Wh...
Food 2
Food 2
• PREVENTION, LLC
Naturade, Whey Protein Shake, Chocolate
|
6.9 | 394 | 18.8 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 62.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Protei...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Plant Protein 20 G + 50 Superfoods Shake, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate
|
7.9 | 42 | 2.1 | — | 0.9 | 1.4 | 6.1 |
|
Raw Organic ...
Food 2
Food 2
• GARDEN OF LIFE, INC.
Raw Organic Plant Formula Protein 20 G, Sugar <1 G & Greens Powder, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
0.0 | 364 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 72.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pea Protein ...
Food 1
Food 1
• NOW HEALTH GROUP INC.
Pea Protein 24 G Protein Powder
|
1.7 | 364 | 3.0 | — | — | 6.1 | 72.7 |
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 2
Food 2
• VEGA
Chocolate Flavored Protein & Greens Drink Mix, Chocolate
|
6.9 | 364 | 21.2 | — | 9.1 | 7.6 | 60.6 |
| 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 |
|
Vanilla Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• CV LINENS
Vanilla Flavored Keto Shake Mix, Vanilla
|
3.6 | 526 | 34.2 | 5.3 | 28.9 | 34.2 | 23.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whey Protein...
Food 1
Food 1
• REXALL SUNDOWN, INC.
Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate
|
6.8 | 394 | 15.2 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 9.1 | 66.7 |
|
Vanilla Flav...
Food 2
Food 2
• WALGREENS CO.
Vanilla Flavored Nutritional Shake, Vanilla
|
96.3 | 154 | 20.8 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coconut Cash...
Food 1
Food 1
• KIITO, INC.
Coconut Cashew Plant Protein Drink, Coconut Cashew
|
7.9 | 64 | 1.1 | 0.3 | — | 3.3 | 5.6 |
|
Gourmet Vani...
Food 2
Food 2
• IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL INC.
Gourmet Vanilla Milkshake Clean Protein Shake, Gourmet Vanilla Milkshake
|
2.0 | 46 | 0.6 | — | 0.3 | 0.3 | 9.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Green Coffee
Food 1
Food 1
• IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL INC.
Green Coffee
|
2.1 | 31 | 0.9 | — | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.9 |
|
Organic Plan...
Food 2
Food 2
• GRASS ADVANTAGE
Organic Plant Protein Blend Complete Protein 20 G All In One Whole Food Nutrition Shake, Rich Chocolate, Rich Chocolate
|
10.7 | 381 | 23.8 | 2.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 47.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Ma...
Food 1
Food 1
• LUCHI ORGANICS
Chocolate Maca, Chocolate
|
16.8 | 414 | 40.0 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 5.7 | 54.3 |
|
Hemp2 O, Ras...
Food 2
Food 2
• HEMP2O LLC
Hemp2 O, Raspberry Lime
|
40.0 | 32 | 8.0 | 8.0 | — | — | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Genuine Zero...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Genuine Zero Sugar Protein 25 Grams Shake, Vanilla Creme, Vanilla Creme
|
6.0 | 48 | 2.1 | — | 1.2 | 1.4 | 7.6 |
|
White Chocol...
Food 2
Food 2
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
White Chocolate Coconut Keto Shake, White Chocolate Coconut
|
5.9 | 62 | 0.9 | 0.3 | — | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pumpkin Spic...
Food 1
Food 1
• ORGAIN, INC.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Organic Protein Powder, Pumpkin Spice Latte
|
19.6 | 326 | 34.8 | 2.2 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 45.7 |
|
Abbott, Ensu...
Food 2
Food 2
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Abbott, Ensure, Clear Nutrition Drink, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Blueberry, Pomegranate
|
73.6 | 61 | 12.5 | 6.1 | — | — | 2.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cafe Latte P...
Food 1
Food 1
• BE WELL NUTRITION, INC
Cafe Latte Protein Drink, Cafe Latte
|
7.7 | 38 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 5.9 |
|
Chiseled Cho...
Food 2
Food 2
• ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION
Chiseled Chocolate Protein Shake, Chocolate
|
8.3 | 44 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Original Pro...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE DAILY RECORD
Original Protein 25 G Drink Mix, Creamy Vanilla, Creamy Vanilla
|
19.4 | 391 | 30.4 | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 54.4 |
|
Diabetic Car...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Diabetic Care Protein 10 G Nutritional Shakes, Chocolate, Chocolate
|
23.6 | 76 | 6.8 | 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 Nutrition Shake, Delicious Chocolate, Delicious Chocolate
|
23.5 | 75 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
|
Organic Prot...
Food 2
Food 2
• ORGAIN, INC.
Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Cookies'n Cream, Cookies'n Cream
|
25.0 | 370 | 32.6 | — | 2.2 | 10.9 | 45.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whey Protein...
Food 1
Food 1
• BARE PERFORMANCE NUTRITION
Whey Protein 25 G Premium Protein Powder, Fudge Chocolate, Fudge Chocolate
|
6.9 | 384 | 13.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 6.9 | 68.5 |
|
Extreme Milk...
Food 2
Food 2
• 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 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coffee House...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Coffee House Caffeinated Protein 32 G Powder, Mocha Latte, Mocha Latte
|
33.7 | 400 | 30.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 12.9 | 45.7 |
|
Detox Greens...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUNWINK CORP.
Detox Greens Superfood Powder Blend, Detox Greens
|
3.9 | 250 | 50.0 | 16.7 | 16.7 | — | 16.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whey Protein...
Food 1
Food 1
• JARROW FORMULAS, INC.
Whey Protein 18 G, Bcaas 3.8 G/Serving Powder, Unflavored, Unflavored
|
1.7 | 375 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 8.3 | 75.0 |
|
R1 Protein P...
Food 2
Food 2
R1 Protein Powder Drink Mix, Vanilla Creme, Vanilla Creme
|
1.7 | 367 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | — | 83.3 |
| 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 |
|
Zero Sugar N...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Zero Sugar Non Dairy Protein 25 G Shake, Banana Creme, Banana Creme
|
6.3 | 39 | 2.2 | — | 1.4 | 1.1 | 6.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gourmet Vani...
Food 1
Food 1
• 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 |
|
Iced Coffee ...
Food 2
Food 2
• ATKINS NUTRITIONALS, INC.
Iced Coffee Protein 15 G Shakes, Mocha Latte, Mocha Latte
|
8.0 | 52 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 4.6 |
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.