Low Key Load Food Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chocolate Mi...
Food 1
Food 1
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Chocolate Mint Flavored Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate Mint
|
3.4 | 375 | 9.4 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 75.0 |
|
Chocolate Fl...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE DAILY RECORD
Chocolate Flavored Plant Based Protein & Greens Drink Mix, Chocolate
|
6.9 | 364 | 18.2 | 3.0 | 6.1 | 9.1 | 60.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Protein Shak...
Food 1
Food 1
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
Protein Shake, Strawberries 'N Creme, Strawberries 'N Creme
|
7.9 | 48 | 2.4 | — | 1.2 | 1.4 | 7.6 |
|
Gold Standar...
Food 2
Food 2
• OPTIMUM NUTRITION, INC.
Gold Standard 24 G Protein Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
4.0 | 40 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 7.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Salted Caram...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE DAILY RECORD
Salted Caramel Flavored Protein & Greens Drink Mix, Salted Caramel
|
6.9 | 367 | 16.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 66.7 |
|
Protein 22 G...
Food 2
Food 2
• QUEST NUTRITION, LLC
Protein 22 G Powder, Chocolate Milkshake, Chocolate Milkshake
|
3.4 | 367 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 73.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pineapple Co...
Food 1
Food 1
• ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC
Pineapple Coconut Keto Shakes, Pineapple Coconut
|
5.9 | 62 | 0.9 | 0.3 | — | 5.2 | 3.1 |
|
Bananas & Cr...
Food 2
Food 2
• PREMIER NUTRITION CORPORATION
Bananas & Cream Flavored High Protein Shake, Bananas & Cream
|
5.9 | 48 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 9.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Classic Vani...
Food 1
Food 1
• DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC
Classic Vanilla Natural Egg White & Yolk Protein Powder, Classic Vanilla
|
5.1 | 344 | 9.4 | — | — | 1.6 | 75.0 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Plant Based ...
Food 1
Food 1
• NOMOLOTUS LLC
Plant Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Chai, Vanilla Chai
|
1.7 | 400 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 66.7 |
|
25 G Protein...
Food 2
Food 2
• PEPSICO, INC. (CYTOSPORT)
25 G Protein Shake, Banana Creme, Banana Creme
|
7.9 | 48 | 2.4 | — | 1.2 | 1.4 | 7.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Natural 100%...
Food 1
Food 1
• DESIGNER PROTEIN LLC
Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder
|
5.2 | 355 | 19.4 | 6.5 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 64.5 |
|
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 |
| 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 |
|
Salted Caram...
Food 2
Food 2
• LABRADA BODYBUILDING NUTRITION, INC.
Salted Caramel Protein Shake, Salted Caramel
|
7.9 | 56 | 1.8 | — | 1.0 | 1.8 | 8.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Organic Plan...
Food 1
Food 1
• CHICA BELLA, INC.
Organic Plant Protein Sunflower Seed Powder
|
3.6 | 321 | 28.6 | 7.1 | 21.4 | 1.8 | 53.6 |
|
Egg Protein ...
Food 2
Food 2
• RAFAEL PADILLA & CIA S. EN C.
Egg Protein Mixes Easily Dietary Supplement 100% Powder, Vanilla, Vanilla
|
3.4 | 321 | 7.1 | — | — | — | 71.4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colossal Cra...
Food 1
Food 1
• HERON POINT SEAFOOD, INC.
Colossal Crab Meat
|
1.9 | 94 | 1.2 | — | — | 1.2 | 20.0 |
|
El Guapo, Gr...
Food 2
Food 2
• MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION
El Guapo, Ground Shrimp
|
1.7 | 314 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 67.9 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Alask...
Food 1
Food 1
• HY-VEE, INC.
Smoked Alaska Sockeye Salmon Pinwheels, Smoked
|
1.9 | 250 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 17.9 | 14.3 |
|
Lemon & Herb...
Food 2
Food 2
• BRISTOL SEAFOOD, INC.
Lemon & Herb Butter Wild Scallops, Lemon & Herb Butter
|
7.6 | 177 | 2.0 | — | — | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cracked Pepp...
Food 1
Food 1
• HONEY SMOKED FISH HOLDINGS LLC
Cracked Pepper Fully Cooked Salmon, Cracked Pepper
|
2.0 | 250 | 1.8 | — | — | 17.9 | — |
|
Mussels In P...
Food 2
Food 2
• TOPLINE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, INC
Mussels In Pickle Sauce
|
1.9 | 196 | 1.8 | — | — | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spiced Cooke...
Food 1
Food 1
• SSPI MID-ATLANTIC, LLC
Spiced Cooked & Shrimp, Spiced
|
1.9 | 118 | 1.2 | — | — | 1.8 | 22.4 |
|
Chipotle & L...
Food 2
Food 2
• HONEY SMOKED FISH HOLDINGS LLC
Chipotle & Lime Salmon, Chipotle & Lime
|
2.0 | 268 | 1.8 | — | — | 19.6 | — |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Homestyle Be...
Food 1
Food 1
• HOME MARKET FOODS, INC.
Homestyle Beef Meatballs, Homestyle
|
7.5 | 282 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 22.4 | 14.1 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• LIDL
Italian Style Meatballs, Italian Style
|
5.5 | 306 | 4.7 | — | 1.2 | 23.5 | 20.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• SIMEKS, INC.
Italian Style Jumbo Beef Meatballs, Italian Style
|
3.7 | 316 | 5.3 | — | 1.8 | 22.8 | 19.3 |
|
Amore Meatba...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Amore Meatballs Large Oven Baked Meatballs With Romano Cheese, Amore With Romano Cheese
|
5.3 | 211 | 5.3 | — | 0.4 | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Homestyle Tu...
Food 1
Food 1
• FOSTER POULTRY FARMS
Homestyle Turkey Meatballs
|
5.6 | 190 | 3.6 | — | — | 10.7 | 21.4 |
|
Chicken & Ap...
Food 2
Food 2
• HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Chicken & Apple Breakfast Sausage, Chicken & Apple
|
3.8 | 222 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Moo & Oink, ...
Food 1
Food 1
• MOO & OINK, LLC
Moo & Oink, Beef Breakfast Patties
|
1.8 | 281 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 22.8 | 17.5 |
|
Food Lion, I...
Food 2
Food 2
• FOOD TOWN STORES INC.
Food Lion, Italian Style Meatballs
|
7.4 | 318 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 27.1 | 16.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Angus Beef P...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION
Angus Beef Premium Meatballs, Angus Beef
|
7.4 | 282 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 23.5 | 17.7 |
|
Original Bee...
Food 2
Food 2
• SIMEKS, INC.
Original Beef Meatballs, Original
|
11.1 | 318 | 9.4 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 23.5 | 16.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Low Key Load 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.