Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Milk Chocola... | Carnation Br... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 16.0g |
| Sugars | 18.0g | 12.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 10.0g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate
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Nutritional Labels
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Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake
Serving size 296.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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:
WATER, PROTEIN BLEND (WATER NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE), SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POLYDEXTROSE, CANOLA OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GELLAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SALT DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BIOTIN, NIACINAMIDE, IRON (FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE), ZINC SULFATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN K1, 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
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.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake 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: Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate has a BSI of 49.5 while Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate has a BSI of 27.8. 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.
Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate contains 10.1g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 4.9g per 100g. Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate has 5.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake, Milk Chocolate provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.6g in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate. Milk Chocolate Flavored Protein Breakfast Shake, Milk 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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