Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Protein Powder, Vanilla
Shakes, Milk Chocolate
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Protein Powd... | Shakes, Milk... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 11.0g | 15.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 5.0g | 4.9g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 6.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Protein Powder, Vanilla
Shakes, Milk Chocolate
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Protein Powder, Vanilla
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.
Shakes, Milk Chocolate
Serving size 325.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.1g 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 (WHEY AND MILK CONCENTRATE, SOY ISOLATE), MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN FIBER, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SUCRALOSE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM LACTATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), DL-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, BIOTIN, NIACIN, PANTOTHENIC ACID, COPPER SULPHATE, VITAMIN B12, MANGANESE SULPHATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), PHYLLOQUINONE (VITAMIN K), CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Protein Powder, Vanilla
Vitamins
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Shakes, Milk Chocolate
Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Protein Powder, Vanilla
Shakes, Milk Chocolate
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: Protein Powder, Vanilla has a BSI of 10.7 while Shakes, Milk Chocolate has a BSI of 20.0. Protein Powder, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Protein Powder, Vanilla 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.
Protein Powder, Vanilla contains 36.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Shakes, Milk Chocolate contains 4.6g per 100g. Shakes, Milk Chocolate has 32.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Protein Powder, Vanilla provides 16.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Shakes, Milk Chocolate. Protein Powder, Vanilla provides 15.2g 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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the energy, protein & muscle recovery drinks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.