Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
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| Nutrient | Breakfast Es... | Breakfast Sh... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 15.0g | 14.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 10.1g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix vs Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix has very high impact (BSI 54.5) compared to Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate's moderate impact (BSI 27.5). Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix contains 4.0g more carbs per serving, Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate provides 10.1g more fiber. Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
Serving size 36.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, VITAMINS AND MINERALS, AND LESS THAN 2% OF LACTOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CINNAMON. GLUCOSE SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SALT
Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate
Serving size 325.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
NONFAT MILK, WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, LESS THAN 1.5% OF: ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CRYSTALLINE FRUCTOSE, SOY LECITHIN, SUCRALOSE, CARRAGEENAN GUM, SALT, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ZINC GLUCONATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), SILICON DIOXIDE, BIOTIN, NIACIN, RETINOL PALMITATE (VITAMIN E), IRON PHOSPHATE, MANGANESE GLUCONATE, PANTOTHENIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, VITAMIN K1, ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHOLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, SODIUM SELENITE, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food 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: Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix has a BSI of 54.5 while Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate has a BSI of 27.5. Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix contains 77.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate contains 7.4g per 100g. Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate has 70.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.1g in Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate. Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate provides 3.1g 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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