Ensure Nutritional Powder

GI 65 · ModerateGL 11.1 / scoop2/10

Medium GI

65 GI

GL 11.1 per typical scoop (30 g) · GL 37 per 100 g

Logi score 2/10

Contains added vitamins and minerals
High added sugar content

Ensure Nutritional Powder has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical scoop (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 11.1.

Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error

Instead of this

High protein almond smoothie
GL 1 per 100 g This smoothie offers a significantly lower GI of 20 and GL of 1, providing a much more stable blood sugar response compared to the Ensure powder.
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds
GL 2 per 100 g With a GI of 35 and GL of 2, this option provides high-quality protein and fiber, which helps blunt the glucose spike compared to the high-GL Ensure.

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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

410

Calories

57 g

Carbs

15 g

Protein

11 g

Fat

per 100g

Calories	410 kcal
Carbohydrates	57 g
Sugars (Total)	22 g
Natural	4 g
Added	18 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Soluble	0.5 g
Insoluble	1 g
Protein	15 g
Fat	11 g
Saturated	1.1 g
Unsaturated	9.9 g
Sodium	210 mg

Processing Level

95%

Highly Processed

Why this score?

Contains added vitamins and minerals
Provides protein
High added sugar content
Ultra-processed
High glycemic load

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Allergens

Contains: milksoy

May contain: gluten

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glycemic index of Ensure Nutritional Powder?

Ensure Nutritional Powder has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical scoop (30 g) has a glycemic load of 11.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 37.

Is Ensure Nutritional Powder good for people with insulin resistance?

Ensure Nutritional Powder has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is High protein almond smoothie.

How does Ensure Nutritional Powder affect blood sugar?

Ensure Nutritional Powder has a glycemic load of 37 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.

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