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Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix
Nestle Usa Inc.Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla
The Kellogg CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Dark Chocola... | Protein Brea... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 26.0g | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 18.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 5.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 10.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix
Serving size 36.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 7.0g 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, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LACTOSE, VITAMINS & MINERALS++, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN
Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla
Serving size 296.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 6.0g 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:
WATER, PROTEIN BLEND (WATER, NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE), SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POLYDEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GELLAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BIOTIN, NIACINAMIDE, IRON (FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE), ZINC SULFATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN K1 (PHYTONADIONE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN B12. SWEETENED WITH NUTRITIVE AND NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENERS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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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: Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate has a BSI of 48.5 while Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla has a BSI of 47.5. Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 47.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate contains 72.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla contains 9.8g per 100g. Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla has 62.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate provides 2.8g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.7g in Protein Breakfast Shake, Vanilla. Dark Chocolate Flavored Complete Nutritional Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate provides 1.1g 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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