Head to head · Meal Replacements & Shakes
Huel Black Edition vs Ka'Chava All-In-One Nutrition Shake
Huel scores higher overall (8.1 vs 7.2 out of 10), mainly on efficacy, value and transparency. Ka'Chava still leads on experience.
Updated September 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
A complete vegan meal powder with 40 g protein, 11 g fiber and 27 vitamins and minerals per 400-calorie serving; fully disclosed, but the taste is divisive.
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A tasty plant-based shake with 25 g protein, 6 g fiber and 26 vitamins and minerals, but at about $4.66 a serving its long superfood list is mostly undosed.
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The short answer
Choose Huel if…
- People replacing one or two meals a day with a high-protein option
- Vegans and those avoiding soy, lactose or gluten
- Shoppers who want every nutrient amount disclosed
- You care most about efficacy, value, transparency
- You want the lower cost per serving ($3.53)
Choose Ka'Chava if…
- People who prioritize taste in a plant-based shake
- Breakfast or lunch replacement when combined with milk or fruit
- Those avoiding dairy, soy and gluten
- You care most about experience
Side by side
| Black Edition | All-In-One Nutrition Shake | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Value (20%) | 8.0 | 5.5 |
| Experience (15%) | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Transparency (10%) | 9.2 | 6.0 |
| Form | Powder | Powder |
| Serving | 90 g (about 2 scoops)17 servings per container | 2 scoops (62 g)15 servings per container |
| Price per serving | $3.53 | $4.66 |
| Testing & certifications | Third-party tested | Third-party testedcGMP facility |
| Dietary | Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free, Non-GMO | Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free, Non-GMO |
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| Flavors | 8 (Chocolate, Vanilla, Banana…) | 8 (Chocolate, Vanilla, Coconut Acai…) |
| Creator video reviews | 4 | 3 |
Pros and cons
Black Edition
- 40 g plant protein and 11 g fiber per 400-calorie serving
- Complete nutrition panel and ingredient list published for every flavor
- Only 3 g added sugar; sweetened with stevia
- Around $3.53 per meal one-time, less on subscription
- Brand reports routine third-party testing for heavy metals and pesticides
- Taste and thick texture are frequent complaints
- Contains green tea extract and cocoa, so a small amount of caffeine
- No product-level certification such as NSF for Sport
- High potassium and phosphorus per serving may not suit everyone
All-In-One Nutrition Shake
- 25 g plant protein and 6 g fiber per serving
- Broad vitamin and mineral coverage (25-250% DV for most)
- Sweetened with monk fruit; no stevia or artificial sweeteners
- Consistently praised flavor and texture
- Brand reports third-party testing for heavy metals and pesticides
- About $4.66 per serving at the one-time price
- Superfood, adaptogen and probiotic amounts are not disclosed
- 240 calories may be too light as a full meal
- 4 g added sugar per serving
Our verdicts
Black Edition
Huel Black Edition is one of the most complete and transparent meal powders you can buy, with 40 g of protein, real fiber and a full disclosed panel at a reasonable price per meal. Its weak spot is drinkability, not nutrition, so buy a single bag or variety box before committing to a subscription.
Full review
All-In-One Nutrition Shake
Ka'Chava is one of the best-tasting plant-based meal shakes, with good protein, fiber and vitamin coverage per serving. But you are paying a premium for a long superfood list whose doses are undisclosed, and 240 calories is light for a meal. Huel Black Edition delivers more protein and calories per dollar; choose Ka'Chava if flavor is what keeps you consistent.
Full review
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