Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder
Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Vanilla Whey... | Chocolate Fl... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 1.0g | 7.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 4.9g |
| Protein | 20.0g | 15.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder
Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake
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Nutritional Labels
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Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder
Serving size 24.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g 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 ISOLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, PURIFIED STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT.
Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake
Serving size 325.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.1g 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 (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE) SUNFLOWER OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CREAM, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE [VITAMIN C], DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ZINC GLUCONATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE [IRON], POTASSIUM IODIDE, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, MANGANESE SULTATE, SODIUM SELENITE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE [VITAMIN B3], PHYTONADIONE [VITAMIN K], D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL [VITAMIN D3], FOLIC ACID, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B1], PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CYANOCOBALAMIN [VITAMIN B12]), POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GEL, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN POTASSIUM CITRATE, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), CARRAGEENAN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM*, SUCRALOSE*, SUGAR*.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder 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: Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Vanilla has a BSI of 1.7 while Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake, Chocolate has a BSI of 4.2. Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Vanilla has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Vanilla appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 1.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Vanilla contains 4.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake, Chocolate contains 2.2g per 100g. Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake, Chocolate has 2.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Vanilla provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake, Chocolate. Chocolate Flavored Meal Replacement Shake, Chocolate provides 1.5g 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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