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Comparison of Blood Glucose Response Between Jimmy Joy Plenny Bar and Huel Bar Over 135 Minutes
Aim
We wanted to compare the effects of the two products on blood levels after consumption.
Method
Five subjects of different ages and genders were selected after completing an eligibility questionnaire to ensure that none had medical conditions or were using medications that could affect blood glucose levels (diabetes mellitus, glucose intolerance or digestive conditions, or were pregnant or breast-feeding).
They were also asked if they had any known food intolerances to any of the ingredients in Huel or Jimmy Joy and that they were not prone to fainting.
The test took place on two non-consecutive test days: Part 1 and Part 2. In Part 1 of the test, Plenny Bar was consumed and in Part 2 of the test, Huel was consumed.
Plenny Bar v2.0
Each subject fasted for 12 hours overnight where they were allowed to consume nothing apart from water. Following this, each subject consumed a 400 kcal (100 g) portion of salted caramel within the five minute time window. Blood glucose was analysed immediately after consumption using a glucometer (Accu-Chek® (Roche)). Blood glucose readings were taken again at 15 minute intervals up to 135 minutes after consumption, giving a total of 10 readings. Blood glucose levels were recorded in mmol per litre.
Huel Bar v3.1
Each subject fasted for 12 hours overnight where they were allowed to consume nothing apart from water. Following this, each subject consumed a 400 kcal (100 g) portion of salted caramel within the five minute time window. Blood glucose was analysed immediately after consumption using a glucometer (Accu-Chek® (Roche)). Blood glucose readings were taken again at 15 minute intervals up to 135 minutes after consumption, giving a total of 10 readings. Blood glucose levels were recorded in mmol per litre.
Results
The following graphically illustrates the comparison of blood glucose response between Huel Bar v3.1 and Jimmy Joy Plenny Bar v2.0.
The following table shows the recorded blood glucose levels and their mean for Part 1 (Jimmy Joy Plenny Bar) at 15-minute intervals for 135 minutes in 5 subjects:
| Plenny Bar v2.0 | ||||||
| Time/mins | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Average |
| 0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 4.80 |
| 15 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 6 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 5.56 |
| 30 | 7 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 6.14 |
| 45 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 5.44 |
| 60 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4 | 6 | 6.1 | 5.25 |
| 75 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 5.22 |
| 90 | 4.7 | 5 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 5.32 |
| 105 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 5.32 |
| 120 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 5.26 |
| 136 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.04 |
The following table shows the recorded blood glucose levels and their mean for Part 2 (Huel Bar) at 15-minute intervals for 135 minutes in 5 subjects:
| Huel bar v3.1 | ||||||
| Time/mins | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Average |
| 0 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.88 |
| 15 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.10 |
| 30 | 7 | 6 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 6.60 |
| 45 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.44 |
| 60 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.04 |
| 75 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 5.18 |
| 90 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 5.20 |
| 105 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 5.24 |
| 120 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 5 | 5.8 | 6 | 5.34 |
| 136 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 5.32 |
Conclusion
This test indicates that there is a greater increase in blood glucose levels after consumption of the Huel bar compared to the Jimmy Joy bar.
