Shakeology vs 310 Shake: A Simple, No-Nonsense Comparison

As I discovered when I was researching alternatives to Shakeology, 310 Shake is one of Shakeology’s biggest competitors. I was wondering, how do Shakeology and 310 Shake really compare? I did my best to cut through the hype and make an honest comparison of Shakeology vs. 310 Shake. Note: I also do a full comparison of Shakeology vs Vega One).

Before we get into the specifics, here’s a basic table comparing the basic stats of Shakeolody Whey (original), Shakeology Vegan, and 310 Shake:

Shakeology vs 310 Shake: Comparison Table

	Shakeology Chocolate	Shakeology Vegan Chocolate	310 Shake
Calories	160	160	90
Fat (g)	2.5	3	1.5
Total Carbs (g)	18	17	7
Fiber (g)	6	6	5
Total Sugars (g)	7	7	0
Sodium (mg)	170	280	360
Protein (g)	17	16	15
Main protein	Whey (milk)	Pea	Pea
Sweeteners	Cane sugar, Stevia	Cane sugar, Stevia	Stevia
Vitamins Fortified?	Yes	No	Yes
Probiotics?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vegan?	No	Yes	No
Gluten-free?	Not certified	Not certified	Yes
Organic?	Not certified	Not certified	No

Taste of 310 Shake vs Shakeology

In the reviews of 310 Shake, there is a fair amount of discussion about the taste and consistency differences between Shakeology and 310 Shake. The one thing that most agree on is that Shakeology is thicker than 310 Shake.

Most people agree that 310 Shake tastes less sweet than Shakeology. Shakeology contains real sugar (along with stevia), while 310 Shake is sweetened with stevia only.

Which taste and texture is better seems to be a matter of personal taste, with some preferring Shakeology and some people preferring 310 Shake. There does not seem to be a clear winner on taste.

310 Shake Vs Shakeology: Calories & Fat

• 310 Shake is much lower in calories compared to Shakeology (90 calories vs 160 calories).
• 310 is also lower in fat compared to Shakeology (1.5g of fat vs 2.5 or 3g of fat)

Protein Types & Amount

Let’s compare the protein types and amounts in Shakeology Whey, Shakeology Vegan, and 310 Shake.

Shakeology Whey contains 17 grams of protein from:

• Whey
• Pea
• Flax
• Quinoa

Shakeology Vegan contains 16 grams from:

• Pea
• Flax
• Quinoa
• Rice

310 Shake contains 15 grams of protein from:

• Pea Protein
• Rice Protein
• Hemp Protein

Overall, Shakeology has slightly higher overall protein than 310 Shake.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Here’s a chart comparing the vitamin & mineral content of Shakeology Whey, Shakeology Vegan, and 310 Shake.

Daily % For Each Vitamin or Mineral	Shakeology Whey Chocolate	Shakeology Vegan Chocolate	310 Shake
Vit A	35	–	30
Vit C	200	28	30
Vit D	100	–	30
Vit E	35	–	30
Vit K2	35	–	–
Thiamine	35	–	30
Riboflavin	35	–	30
Vit B6	50	–	30
Folate	50	–	30
Vitamin B12	50	–	30
Biotin	35	–	30
Pantothenic Acid	–	–	30
Calcium	20	2	30
Iron	22	33	35
Iodine	35	–	30
Magnesium	35	–	35
Zinc	50	–	30
Selenium	35	–	–
Chromium	35	–	–
Potassium	10	9	–
Niacin	–	–	30
Phosphorus	–	–	25
Copper	–	–	35
Chloride	–	–	8

310 Shake and Shakeology Whey are both vitamin-fortified and both contain a number of vitamins, although Shakeology has a bit higher amounts. Shakeology Vegan is not vitamin-fortified and contains many fewer vitamins and minerals than 310 Shake.

Pre- and Probiotics & Fiber

Shakeology (Whey & Vegan) contains:

• Yacon Root (insoluble fiber)
• Chiccory Root (insoluble fiber)
• 6 grams of fiber total
• Bacillus coagulant (probiotic)
• Amylase (digestive enzyme)
• Cellulase (digestive enzyme)
• Lactase (digestive enzyme for milk)
• Glucoamylase (digestive enzyme)
• Alpha-Galactosidase (digestive enzyme)
• Invertase (digestive enzyme for sugar)

310 Shake contains:

• Fiber Blend (Soluble Dietary Fiber, Waxy Maize, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum)
• Lactobacillus Acidophilus (probiotic) 1 billion cfu/serving
• 5 grams of fiber total

Both Shakeology and 310 Shake contain fiber, but Shakeology has a higher amount (6g vs 5g). Both contain probiotics, but they are different types. Shakeology does not specify how many probiotics it has while 310 Shake states it’s 1 billion/serving. Shakeology contains digestive enzymes, while 310 Shake does not.

Shakeology vs 310 Shake: Carbs & Net Carbs

	Shakeology Whey Chocolate	Shakeology Vegan Chocolate	310 Shake
Total Carbs (g)	18	17	7
Fiber (g)	6	6	5
Net Carbs	12	11	2

310 Shake has much lower total carbs than Shakeology (7g vs 18g or 17g) and much lower net carbs than Shakeology (2g vs 12g or 11g).

Shakeology vs 310 Shake: Sodium Content

	Shakeology Whey Chocolate	Shakeology Vegan Chocolate	310 Shake Chocolate
Sodium (mg)	170	280	360
Sodium Daily %	7%	12%	15%

The sodium content of 310 Shake is significantly higher than Shakeology.

Sweetener Types and Sugar Content

Shakeology Whey and Shakeology Vegan are both sweetened with cane sugar and stevia. They both have 7 grams of sugar per serving. 310 Shake has lower sugar (0g vs 7g) because it is sweetened with stevia only.

Certifications: Vegan, Organic, Gluten-Free

• Shakeology Vegan is vegan, but Shakeology Whey is not vegan because it contains whey, which is a milk product.
• 310 Shake is NOT vegan because its vitamins are not plant-based, even though it is a mostly plant-based product.
• Neither 310 Shake or Shakeology are certified organic.
• 310 Shake is certified gluten-free and Shakeology is not. Shakeology says that it doesn’t contain any gluten ingredients, but it is not certified gluten-free and their label says that it is processed in the same facility as wheat products.

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Have you compared Shakeology and 310 Shake?

I’d love to hear what you think! Which is one is better? Is Shakeology worth the higher cost?