Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
America's Original Thirst Quencher
Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | America's Or... | Protein Spor... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 17.0g | 20.0g |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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America's Original Thirst Quencher
Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
America's Original Thirst Quencher
Serving size 240.0 MLTg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
FILTERED WATER, VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP*, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR*, CANE SYRUP*, GINGER JUICE*, GINGER PUREE*.
Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon
Serving size 591.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
FILTERED WATER, DEXTROSE, COMPLETE PROTEIN MATRIX (NWN PROPRIETARY BLEND OF COLLAGEN PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE (CONTAINS MILK), CASEIN PROTEIN ISOLATE), MALTODEXTRIN, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE PENTAHYDRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, MAGNESIUM LACTATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (SOY), GUM ARABIC, SUCRALOSE, RED #40, SALT, L-ISOLEUCINE, ZINC GLUCONATE, L-TRYPTOPHAN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM CITRATE, L-HISTIDINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, MANGANESE SULFATE, RETINOL PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, D-BIOTIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CYANOCOBALAMIN.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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America's Original Thirst Quencher Tags
Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: America's Original Thirst Quencher has a BSI of 36.0 while Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon has a BSI of 41.9. America's Original Thirst Quencher has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
America's Original Thirst Quencher appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
America's Original Thirst Quencher contains 7.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon contains 4.1g per 100g. Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon has 3.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
America's Original Thirst Quencher provides 0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.5g in Protein Sports Drink, Watermelon. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the sport drinks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.