Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation
Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Balanced Nut... | Lean 15 Prot... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 11.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
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Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation
Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation
Serving size 237.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 8.9g 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:
WATER, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER, CORN), AND LESS THAN 2% OF FRUCTOSE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, INULIN (FROM CHICORY), PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED GUAR GUM, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, SUCRALOSE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CARRAGEENAN, ASCORBIC ACID, FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ZINC SULFATE, NIACIN, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, COPPER SULFATE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, VITAMIN K1, SODIUM SELENITE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12
Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, POLYDEXTROSE, MICELLAR CASEIN, FRUCTOSE, SHORT-CHAIN FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES; LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SALT, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN AND CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation Tags
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Data Quality
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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: Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation has a BSI of 25.4 while Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream has a BSI of 10.7. Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 10.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation contains 6.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream contains 36.7g per 100g. Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation has 29.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Balanced Nutritional Drink, Chocolate Sensation provides 1.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 16.7g in Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream. Lean 15 Protein Powder, Vanilla Cream provides 15.4g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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.
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