Head to head · Meal Replacements & Shakes
Huel Black Edition vs OWYN 20g Plant Protein Shake
Huel scores higher overall (8.1 vs 6.7 out of 10), mainly on efficacy, quality & purity, value and transparency. OWYN 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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An allergen-friendly vegan shake with 20 g of pea and pumpkin seed protein and no artificial sweeteners, but lower-quality protein and too few calories for a meal.
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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, quality & purity, value, transparency
Choose OWYN if…
- Vegans and people avoiding dairy or soy
- Shoppers managing multiple food allergies
- Anyone avoiding artificial sweeteners
- You care most about experience
- You want the lower cost per serving ($3.25)
Side by side
| Black Edition | 20g Plant Protein Shake | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 8.7 | 6.5 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Value (20%) | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| Transparency (10%) | 9.2 | 6.5 |
| Form | Powder | Ready to drink |
| Serving | 90 g (about 2 scoops)17 servings per container | 1 bottle (12 fl oz / 355 mL)12 servings per container |
| Price per serving | $3.53 | $3.25 |
| Testing & certifications | Third-party tested | Non-GMO Project VerifiedKosher |
| Dietary | Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free, Non-GMO | Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Non-GMO |
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| Flavors | 8 (Chocolate, Vanilla, Banana…) | 7 (Dark Chocolate, Smooth Vanilla, Cold Brew Coffee…) |
| 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
20g Plant Protein Shake
- Free from the top nine allergens, including dairy, soy and gluten
- Non-GMO Project Verified and OU kosher
- No artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols (cane sugar and monk fruit)
- 3 g fiber plus flax oil as a plant omega-3 source
- Shelf-stable for up to 18 months before opening
- 20 g of protein counts as only 24% DV after FDA's protein-quality correction
- 4 g of added cane sugar per bottle
- Little vitamin or mineral fortification; 180 calories is snack-sized
- Brand FAQ makes sweeping, unsupported claims that whey causes health problems
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
20g Plant Protein Shake
OWYN is a clean, allergen-friendly vegan shake that avoids artificial sweeteners and is well liked for its smooth texture. But its plant protein scores lower on quality than dairy, it adds 4 g of cane sugar, and at 180 calories with little vitamin or mineral content it is a snack rather than a meal. Choose it for dietary restrictions rather than for value.
Full review
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