Starbucks

We scored all 16 entree-style items on Starbucks' menu for how well they fit a diabetes-friendly meal -- glycemic index, carb and calorie load against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie budget, and how processed the item is.

Best choices

Ranked by GlucoBeacon's own scoring formula -- glycemic index, carbs and calories against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie per-meal budget, and how processed the item is -- highest score first.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites	Breakfast	11g	170	30	76
Truffle, Mushroom & Brie Egg Bites	Chicken	12g	200	30	75
Italian Sausage Egg Bites	Chicken	10g	240	30	75
Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites	Chicken	9g	300	30	74
Egg Bites (Bacon & Gruyère)	Chicken	9g	310	35	74
Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich	Breakfast	30g	260	30	65
Spinach & Feta Wrap	Sandwiches	33g	290	50	62
Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap	Breakfast	34g	290	30	62

Approach with caution

These score lowest -- typically a mix of high carbs, high calories, high glycemic index, or heavy processing. Not "never eat," just items to pair with extra protein/fiber or eat in a smaller portion.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich	Sandwiches	43g	500	30	52
Ham & Swiss Croissant	Breakfast	28g	320	65	49
Cookie Croissant Swirl	Breakfast	36g	270	65	46
Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap	Sandwiches	57g	640	30	43

How we score it

Each item gets up to 30 points for glycemic index (lower is better), 30 points for staying under a 60g carb budget, 15 points for staying under a 600-calorie budget, and 25 points for being minimally processed -- the same formula GlucoBeacon's in-app Restaurant Advisor uses, just run here against a generic budget instead of your own goals. A higher score means an easier fit into most diabetes meal plans; it isn't a guarantee for any individual, since real blood sugar response depends on portion size, what else you eat with it, and your own physiology.