Meal replacement drinks have become more ubiquitous as were getting busier andworking longer hours.

Below are the nutritional comparisons for different meal replacement drinks and what people have to say about them.

Each serving claims to deliver one-fifth of your daily nutrition requirement.

One reviewersays, the taste kinda tastes like pancake batter, its not too sweet but not bad.

Anothersays, The taste is pretty bland.

I actually enjoy it and find myself looking forward to drinking it every morning.

Its nectar flavor is compared toFruity Pebbles but somehow worseand tolemon aspartame.

Its cacao flavor is more popular and is compared tohot chocolate.

Theyre also a lot more convenient because theyre pre-packaged in bottles.

Ensure Original

Ensure has oftenbeen compared to Soylentas a meal replacement.

There are also variations of Ensure, likeEnsure Plusfor gaining or maintaining weight andEnsure Lightto supplement meals.

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), but some critique it for beingtoo sweet and tasting artificial.

Others want tofight the stigma of it being a drink for the elderly.

Some say that it isbest served cold.

One disadvantage over Soylent is that it doesnt have as much fiber but has almost double the sugar.

Light Fuel

Light Fuelis Super Body Fuels low-carb answer to Soylent.

To make it, you mix olive oil and water with the powder.

you’re free to customize the amount of oil you add depending on your dietary preferences.

It comes in other flavors like chocolate, whichone reviewerdescribed as really liquidy chocolate oatmeal.

Takeaway:Light Fuel has no sugar, which is great for people following low-carb diets.

Its customizable but that also makes it less convenient to make.

You also have to buy olive oil to mix in with the powder.

Athlete Fuel

Athlete Fuelis a high-protein powder made by Super Body Fuel.

To make it, you mix the powder with whole milk.

you might customize it so that its vegan or non-dairy by substituting it for non-dairy alternatives.

Takeaway:Athlete Fuel is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

It has a lot of protein, so its good for people looking to build muscle.

You also have to buy milk to mix in with the powder.

Schmilk

Schmilkwas created by the same company that makes Light Fuel and Athlete Fuel.

It comes in original, vanilla, chocolate, and cinnamon flavors.

One big problem that reviewers bring up is the shake not mixing well without a blender.

Takeaway:Schmilk is an alternative to Soylent made with oat flour instead of soy.

Its a little more expensive because you have to buy milk, but the nutrition is comparable.

But, unlike Ensure, they were created to follow the Atkins diet.

Its tasty and healthy without leaving a chalky aftertaste.

Its not super sweet like all the other low-fat protein drinks.

There are also two caffeinated coffee flavors: mocha latte shake and cafe caramel shake.

Its not sold in stores, so you have to visit awebsiteto buy it.

Takeaway:Shakeology is one of the most expensive meal replacement shakes.

It has fewer calories per serving than Soylent, but a higher sugar-to-calorie ratio.

Vega One

Vega One is a vegan nutritional shake made without gluten or soy.

It gets its protein from pea, hemp, SaviSeeds, and flax seeds.

One serving claims to give you 25% of your daily fiber.

Takeaway:Vega One is a good alternative to Shakeology because it has comparable nutrition and a comparable taste.