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Meal Replacement Drink Roundup

We analyzed 8 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Meal Replacement Drink shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 8 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Meal Replacement Drink you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

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Detailed Reviews

Calories
400
Protein
20g
Soylent

Meal replacement drink - cacao

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ISOMALTULOSE, ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICAL FLAVORS, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PREMIX, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE, SALT, GELLAN GUM, SUCRALOSE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYLACETATE, NIACINAMIDE FERROUS BISGLYCINATE CHELATE, ZINC OXIDE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, FOLIC ACID, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, SODIUM SELENITE, VITAMIN K1, CYANOCOBALAMIN, ERGOCALCIFEROL

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
97
Sugar
0g
Soylent

Meal replacement drink

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Soy Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Isomaltulose, Canola Oil, Modified Food Starch, Oat Fiber, Vitamin and Mineral Premix (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Gluconate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Chromium Chloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin K1, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin, Ergocalciferol) Isomaltooligosaccharide, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artifical Flavors, Salt, Gellan Gum, Sucralose

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
160
Sugar
2g
Huel

Iced Coffee Caramel

Ingredients: Water, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil, Gluten-Free Oat Flour, Ground Flaxseed, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Natural Flavors, Soluble Vegetable Fiber (Chicory Root, Corn), Micronutrient Blend*, Coconut Sugar, Hemp Seed Protein, Instant Coffee Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Steviol Glycosides, Gellan Gum. *Micronutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Phosphate, Magnesium Citrate, Choline Bitartrate, Menaquinone-7, Tocopherol Acetate, Vitamin A Acetate, Niacinamide, Ergocalciferol, % Cyanocobalamin, Calcium Pantothenate, % % % Biotin, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine % lodide, Riboflavin, Thiamin Hydrochloride, Potassium -% Mononitrate, Calcium-L - Methylfolate, Chromium % % Picolinate.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
444
Protein
46g
Huel

Chocolate

Ingredients: Water, Pea Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil, Coconut Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Coconut Sugar, Micronutrient Blend*, Flaxseed Oil Powder, Soluble Vegetable Fiber (Chicory, Corn), Hemp Protein, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Sunflower Lecithin, Sea Salt, Green Tea Extract, Steviol Glycosides, Gellan Gum

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
55
Sugar
6g
Elevation

Meal Replacement Shake Chocolate

Ingredients: fat free milk, water, contains less than 2% of canola oil, fructose*, cocoa (processed with alkali), cellulose gel, cellulose gum, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, acesulfame potassium*, sucralose*, vitamin and mineral blend (potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, potassium hydroxide, sodium ascorbate [vitamin C], magnesium phosphate, calcium phosphate, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate [vitamin E], biotin, retinyl palmitate [vitamin A], niacinamide [vitamin B3], ferric orthophosphate [iron], zinc gluconate, sodium molybdate [molybdenum], D-calcium pantothenate [pantothenic acid], manganese sulfate, thiamine hydrochloride [vitamin B1], pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin B6], folic acid, chromium chloride, riboflavin [vitamin B2], sodium selenite, phytonadione [vitamin K], cyanocobalamin [vitamin B12], cholecalciferol [vitamin D3]). *Sweetened with nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners. Contains _milk_ and _soy_.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
76
Sugar
4g
Orgain

organic nutrition grass-fed protein shake creamy chocolate fudge flavored

Ingredients: Filtered water, orgain organic protein blend (*organic milk protein concentrate, organic whey protein concentrate), organic cane sugar, organic brown rice syrup, organic rice dextrins, organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic alkalized cocoa, organic natural flavors, organic rice bran extract, orgain vitamin & minerals blend (sodium ascorbate, magnesium sulfate, zinc gluconate, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, vitamin a palmitate, potassium iodide, copper gluconate, biotin, calcium d-pantothenate, cyanocobalamin, cholecalciferol, folic acid, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin), trisodium phosphate, potassium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, tripotassium citrate, gellan gum, sea salt, organic inulin, organic locust bean gum, orgain organic fruit blend powder (organic acai, organic apple, organic banana, organic blueberry, organic raspberry), orgain organic veggie blend powder (organic tomato, organic spinach, organic beet, organic carrot, organic kale), natural flavor

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
97
Sugar
2g
Soylent

Ready-To-Drink Meal

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ALLULOSE, CANOLA OIL, CELLULOSE, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PREMIX, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOLUBLE CORN Value FIBER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, GELLAN GUM, SUCRALOSE 31%, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CHOUNE CHLORIDE, DI ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Soylent

Pumpkin Spice

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ALLULOSE, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, CELLULOSE, VITAMIN AND MINERAL PREMIX, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, GELLAN GUM, SUCRALOSE

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Meal Replacement Drink category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 8 products in the Meal Replacement Drink category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Meal Replacement Drink?+
We rank Meal Replacement Drink based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Meal Replacement Drink here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.