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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Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Flavored Protein Powder, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich vs Epic Original Plant Life To Thrive Plant Based Protein, Original

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
Epic Origina... Food 2 Food 2 • LUCHI ORGANICS Epic Original Plant Life To Thrive Plant Based Protein, Original	1.7	531	17.1	2.9	14.3	10.0	74.3

Banana Grow & Gain Therapeutic Nutrition, Banana vs Dutch Chocolate Flavored Protein Powder, Dutch Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Banana Grow ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Banana Grow & Gain Therapeutic Nutrition, Banana	63.3	101	13.9	5.1	0.4	3.8	3.0
Dutch Chocol... Food 2 Food 2 • GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION, INC. Dutch Chocolate Flavored Protein Powder, Dutch Chocolate	0.0	333	3.0	—	3.0	1.5	75.8

Protein 30 G Super Protein Shake With Nutrients, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Vanilla Plant Based Protein Nutrition Shake, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein 30 G... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Protein 30 G Super Protein Shake With Nutrients, Vanilla, Vanilla	17.7	52	3.0	2.7	0.3	0.2	9.1
Vanilla Plan... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Vanilla Plant Based Protein Nutrition Shake, Vanilla	15.9	55	3.9	2.1	1.5	1.8	6.1

Organic Whey Protein, Organic Bourbon Vanilla vs Natural 100% Whey Protein* Powder, Summer Strawberry

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
Natural 100%... Food 2 Food 2 • DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC Natural 100% Whey Protein* Powder, Summer Strawberry	5.2	355	19.4	6.5	9.7	4.8	64.5

Protein 30 G Super Protein Shake With Nutrients, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Encircle, Balanced Nutritional Drink, Vanilla, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein 30 G... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Protein 30 G Super Protein Shake With Nutrients, Vanilla, Vanilla	17.7	52	3.0	2.7	0.3	0.2	9.1
Encircle, Ba... Food 2 Food 2 • AFP ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTS LLC Encircle, Balanced Nutritional Drink, Vanilla, Vanilla	81.1	104	17.1	10.0	—	2.5	3.8

Organic Nutrition Nutritional Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge vs 100% Whey+ Protein Powder, Chocolate Milkshake

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Nutr... Food 1 Food 1 • ORGAIN, INC. Organic Nutrition Nutritional Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge	53.3	76	8.5	3.6	0.3	2.4	4.9
100% Whey+ P... Food 2 Food 2 • PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION 100% Whey+ Protein Powder, Chocolate Milkshake	6.9	367	18.4	6.1	10.2	7.1	61.2

Plant Based Drink, Dark Chocolate vs Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein 21 G, Bcaas 4.7 G, Probiotics 2 Bil Cfu Powder, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plant Based ... Food 1 Food 1 • OWYN Plant Based Drink, Dark Chocolate	11.9	51	3.1	1.1	1.4	2.0	5.6
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, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter	8.6	400	21.5	6.2	6.2	6.2	64.6

Whey Dietary Supplement Powder, Maple Butter Pancake, Maple Butter Pancake vs Therapeutic Nutrition Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whey Dietary... Food 1 Food 1 • MARS INTERACTIVE, LLC Whey Dietary Supplement Powder, Maple Butter Pancake, Maple Butter Pancake	3.4	363	6.0	3.0	—	3.0	75.5
Therapeutic ... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Therapeutic Nutrition Powder	8.2	348	18.3	—	—	—	10.9

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie, Strawberry Banana vs Soy Protein Isolate 25 G Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry B... Food 1 Food 1 • SANG LABS, INC. Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie, Strawberry Banana	39.1	354	54.2	31.3	10.4	4.2	31.3
Soy Protein ... Food 2 Food 2 • NOW HEALTH GROUP INC. Soy Protein Isolate 25 G Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate, Creamy Chocolate	15.9	356	20.0	20.0	—	3.3	55.6

40 G Protein, 0 G Sugar Ready To Drunk Protein Shake, Cookies & Cream, Cookies & Cream vs Grass Fed, Simply Pure Whey Protein, Bourbon Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
40 G Protein... Food 1 Food 1 • LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC. 40 G Protein, 0 G Sugar Ready To Drunk Protein Shake, Cookies & Cream, Cookies & Cream	7.9	56	1.8	—	1.0	1.8	8.0
Grass Fed, S... Food 2 Food 2 • THE CARRINGTON TEA COMPANY LLC. Grass Fed, Simply Pure Whey Protein, Bourbon Vanilla	6.7	393	14.3	10.7	—	5.4	75.0

Natural Unflavored Organic Plant Based Protein, Natural vs Genuine Zero Sugar Protein 25 Grams Shake, Banana Creme, Banana Creme

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Unfl... Food 1 Food 1 • GROUND-BASED NUTRITION, LLC Natural Unflavored Organic Plant Based Protein, Natural	0.0	370	7.4	—	7.4	7.4	74.1
Genuine Zero... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT) Genuine Zero Sugar Protein 25 Grams Shake, Banana Creme, Banana Creme	7.9	48	2.4	—	1.2	1.4	7.6

Vanilla Flavor Organic Non Dairy Protein Shake, Vanilla vs Rich Vanilla Flavored Gold Standard 100% Isolate Protein Powder Drink Mix, Rich Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT) Vanilla Flavor Organic Non Dairy Protein Shake, Vanilla	27.6	48	3.9	2.5	—	1.1	5.6
Rich Vanilla... Food 2 Food 2 • OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC. Rich Vanilla Flavored Gold Standard 100% Isolate Protein Powder Drink Mix, Rich Vanilla	1.7	333	3.3	3.3	—	—	83.3

Vanilla Flavored High Performance Protein Shake, Vanilla vs Chocolate Flavored Protein Shake, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Vanilla Flavored High Performance Protein Shake, Vanilla	5.9	52	1.2	0.3	0.3	1.2	9.2
Chocolate Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION Chocolate Flavored Protein Shake, Chocolate	13.8	45	3.0	1.5	0.9	0.8	7.6

Vanilla Ice Cream High Protein Shake, Vanilla Ice Cream vs Zero Sugar Protein 25 G Shake, Strawberries 'N Creme, Strawberries 'N Creme

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Ice ... Food 1 Food 1 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Vanilla Ice Cream High Protein Shake, Vanilla Ice Cream	7.9	45	1.5	0.3	0.3	0.3	9.1
Zero Sugar P... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT) Zero Sugar Protein 25 G Shake, Strawberries 'N Creme, Strawberries 'N Creme	7.9	48	2.4	—	1.2	1.4	7.6

Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake vs Strawberry Banana Flavor Smoothie Greek Style Yogurt Protein Shake, Strawberry Banana

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bolthouse Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC. Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake	69.1	80	11.1	10.5	0.3	1.1	6.5
Strawberry B... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT) Strawberry Banana Flavor Smoothie Greek Style Yogurt Protein Shake, Strawberry Banana	25.7	52	5.5	2.4	1.5	0.9	6.1

Plant Protein+ 15 G Vegan Superfood Protein Powder, Chocolate, Chocolate vs Oatmilk Protein Plus 18 G Shake, Chocolate Salted Caramel, Chocolate Salted Caramel

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, Chocolate, Chocolate	3.5	338	13.5	—	6.8	8.5	50.7
Oatmilk Prot... Food 2 Food 2 • WM. BOLTHOUSE FARMS INC. Oatmilk Protein Plus 18 G Shake, Chocolate Salted Caramel, Chocolate Salted Caramel	75.0	60	9.1	5.3	0.7	0.9	4.0

Kids Organic Nutritional Grass Fed Protein 8 G Shake, Strawberry, Strawberry vs Organic Toddler Milk Drink Powder

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kids Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • ORGAIN, INC. Kids Organic Nutritional Grass Fed Protein 8 G Shake, Strawberry, Strawberry	39.7	74	9.4	3.7	1.2	2.9	3.3
Organic Todd... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Organic Toddler Milk Drink Powder	35.6	457	54.3	31.4	—	20.0	17.1

Protein 30 G Shakes, Vanilla, Vanilla vs Abbott, Ensure, Clear Nutrition Drink, Mixed Fruit, Mixed Fruit

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Protein 30 G... Food 1 Food 1 • QUEST NUTRITION, LLC Protein 30 G Shakes, Vanilla, Vanilla	5.9	49	0.9	0.3	—	1.1	9.2
Abbott, Ensu... Food 2 Food 2 • ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC Abbott, Ensure, Clear Nutrition Drink, Mixed Fruit, Mixed Fruit	73.6	61	12.5	6.1	—	—	2.7

Blueberries & Cream High Protein Shake, Blueberries & Cream vs Whey Isolate Splash Protein 24 G Powder Drink Mix, Blue Raspberry, Blue Raspberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberries ... Food 1 Food 1 • PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION Blueberries & Cream High Protein Shake, Blueberries & Cream	12.0	45	3.9	0.3	2.1	0.9	6.1
Whey Isolate... Food 2 Food 2 Whey Isolate Splash Protein 24 G Powder Drink Mix, Blue Raspberry, Blue Raspberry	8.6	343	17.1	—	2.9	—	68.6

Chocolate Flavored Isotope 100% Whey Isolate Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate vs Boost, Calorie Smart, Balanced Nutritional Drink, Vanilla Caramel, Vanilla Caramel

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • HOMEY CAT MUSIC Chocolate Flavored Isotope 100% Whey Isolate Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate	5.1	406	9.4	4.7	—	1.6	78.1
Boost, Calor... Food 2 Food 2 • NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION, INC. Boost, Calorie Smart, Balanced Nutritional Drink, Vanilla Caramel, Vanilla Caramel	15.7	80	7.2	4.0	0.8	2.4	8.0

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