Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Carnation Br... | Breakfast Es... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 16.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 12.0g | 15.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate
Serving size 325.0 MLg
% 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:
NONFAT MILK, WATER, AND LESS THAN 2% OF COMPLETE MILK PROTEIN, CORN OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, GUM ACACIA, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SALT, DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, COPPER GLUCONATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN D3, MANGANESE SULFATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, PHYTONADIONE, VITAMIN B12.
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
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate 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: Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate has a BSI of 27.8 while Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix has a BSI of 54.5. Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 27.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 4.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix contains 77.8g per 100g. Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate has 72.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate provides 0.6g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix. 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 breakfast drinks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.