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As I discovered when I was researching alternatives to Shakeology, Vega One is one of Shakeology’s biggest competitors. I was wondering, how do Shakeology and Vega One really compare? I did my best to cut through the hype and make an honest comparison of Shakeology vs. Vega One. Note: I also do a full comparison of Shakeology vs 310 Shake).
Before we get into the specifics, here’s a basic table comparing the basic stats of Shakeolody Whey (original), Shakeology Vegan, and Vega One Organic Meal Replacement:
Shakeology vs Vega One: Comparison Table
Shakeology Whey Chocolate | Shakeology Vegan Chocolate | Vega One Organic Meal Replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|
Calories | 160 | 160 | 150 |
Fat (g) | 2.5 | 3 | 5 |
Total Carbs (g) | 18 | 17 | 10 |
Fiber (g) | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Total Sugars (g) | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Protein (g) | 17 | 16 | 20 |
Main protein | Whey (milk) | Pea | Pea |
Sodium (mg) | 170 | 280 | 250 |
Sweeteners | Cane sugar, Stevia | Cane sugar, Stevia | Stevia |
Vitamin-Fortified? | Yes | No | Yes |
Probiotics? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Vegan? | No | Yes | Yes |
Gluten-free? | Not certified | Not certified | Yes |
Organic? | Not certified | Not certified | Yes |
Shakeology vs Vega One: Cost
Shakeology costs around $130 for 24 servings or over $5/serving. Vega One is MUCH less expensive than Shakeology. You can see the current prices on Amazon.com for the various sizes of Vega One in the table below:
Taste of Vega One vs Shakeology
In the reviews of Vega One, there is a fair amount of discussion about the taste and consistency differences between Shakeology and Vega One. The one thing that most agree on is that Shakeology is thicker than Vega One.
Most people agree that Vega One also tastes sweeter than Shakeology. That’s a bit surprising since Shakeology contains real sugar (along with stevia) and Vega One only contains stevia.
Which taste and texture is better seems to be a matter of personal taste, with some preferring Shakeology and some people preferring Vega One. There does not seem to be a clear winner on taste.
Vega One Vs Shakeology: Calories & Fat
They have similar pretty calorie counts (160 vs 150), but Shakeology is lower in total fat than Vega One (2.5g or 3g vs 5g).
Protein Types & Amount
Let’s compare the protein types and amounts in Shakeology Whey, Shakeology Vegan, and Vega One.
Shakeology Whey contains 17 grams of protein from:
- Whey
- Pea
- Flax
- Quinoa
Shakeology Vegan contains 16 grams from:
- Pea
- Flax
- Quinoa
- Rice
Vega One contains 20 grams of protein from:
- Organic Pea protein
- Organic Sunflower seed
- Organic Pumpkin seed
Overall, Vega One has higher overall protein and it is from all plant-based organic sources.
Vitamins & Minerals
Here’s a chart comparing the vitamin & mineral content of Shakeology Whey, Shakeology Vegan, and Vega One.
Daily % For Each Vitamin or Mineral | Shakeology Whey Chocolate | Shakeology Vegan Chocolate | Vega One Organic Meal Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
Vit A | 35 | – | 50 |
Vit C | 200 | 28 | 50 |
Vit D | 100 | – | 50 |
Vit E | 35 | – | – |
Vit K2 | – | – | 90 |
Vit K2 | 35 | – | – |
Thiamine | 35 | – | 50 |
Riboflavin | 35 | – | 50 |
Vit B6 | 50 | – | 50 |
Folate | 50 | – | 8 |
Vitamin B12 | 50 | – | 15 |
Biotin | 35 | – | 6 |
Pantothenic Acid | – | – | 35 |
Calcium | 20 | 2 | 15 |
Iron | 22 | 33 | 30 |
Iodine | 35 | – | – |
Magnesium | 35 | – | 8 |
Zinc | 50 | – | 2 |
Selenium | 35 | – | 15 |
Chromium | 35 | – | |
Potassium | 10 | 9 | |
Manganese | – | – | 15 |
Vega One and Shakeology Whey are both vitamin-fortified and contain many similar vitamin levels, although there are some differences. Shakeology Vegan is not vitamin-fortified and contains many fewer vitamins and minerals than Vega One.
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)
Vega One contains:
- 2 billion+ Bacillus coagulans probiotics
- 4 grams of fiber
Both Shakeology and Vega One contain fiber, but Shakeology has a higher amount (6g vs 4g). Both contain the same probiotics. Shakeology does not specify how many probiotics it has while Vega One states it’s 2 billion+. Shakeology contains digestive enzymes, while Vega One does not.
Shakeology vs Vega One: Carbs & Net Carbs
Shakeology Whey Chocolate | Shakeology Vegan Chocolate | Vega One Organic Meal Replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbs (g) | 18 | 17 | 10 |
Fiber (g) | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Net Carbs | 12 | 11 | 6 |
Vega One has lower total carbs than Shakeology (10g vs 18g or 17g) and lower net carbs than Shakeology (6g vs 12g or 11g).
Shakeology vs Vega One: Sodium Content
Shakeology Whey Chocolate | Shakeology Vegan Chocolate | Vega One Organic Meal Replacement | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sodium (mg) | 170 | 280 | 250 |
Sodium Daily % | 7% | 12% | 10% |
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. Vega One has lower sugar (1g vs 7g) because it is sweetened with stevia only.
Certifications: Vegan, Organic, Gluten-Free
- Vega One and Shakeology Vegan are both vegan. Shakeology Whey is not vegan because it contains whey, which is a milk product.
- Vega One is certified organic, while Shakeology is not. Shakeology says this is because their complex sourcing makes it impractical for organic certification, but Vega One contains similar ingredients and does carry organic certification.
- Vega One 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.
Have you compared Shakeology and Vega One?
I’d love to hear what you think! Which is one is better? Is Shakeology worth the higher cost?