Huel wins on calories, protein and fiber per dollar against Vega All-in-One Nutrition on every measure we could check. Vega is a lighter, 150-calorie shake built more like a snack than a meal, and its own site and its retailer label disagree on the vitamin panel, which is a real problem for a supplement buyer trying to know what they are taking. Here is the full label breakdown.
The Quick Comparison
| Huel Black Edition | Huel Powder v3.1 | Vega All-in-One | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMRS Score | 7.2 | 7.2 (Huel brand score) | 6.0 |
| Calories | 400 | 400 | 150 |
| Protein | 40g | 30g | 20g |
| Fiber | 11g (from 9g depending on flavor) | 11g | 6g |
| Added sugar | 3g (coconut sugar) | 0g | 0g (stevia) |
| Price, one-time | $3.53 | $2.94 | $3.89 |
| Price, subscription | $2.65 | $2.21 | Not offered |
Two Very Different Products Wearing the Same Label: "Complete Nutrition"
Huel Black Edition and Vega All-in-One both market themselves as complete nutrition shakes, but they are not built for the same job. Huel Black Edition is a 400-calorie meal designed to replace breakfast or lunch outright. Vega All-in-One is 150 calories, closer to a fortified snack or a light add-on to a meal than a replacement for one. Comparing them head to head only works if you are honest about which job you actually need done.
Huel also sells Powder v3.1, a slightly cheaper 400-calorie option with less protein than Black Edition. We include it here because it is the more direct price competitor to Vega's per-serving cost.
Calories, Protein and Fiber Per Dollar
On subscription pricing, Huel Black Edition costs $2.65 per serving for 400 calories, 40g protein and 11g fiber. That works out to roughly 151 calories, 15.1g protein and 4.2g fiber per dollar spent.
Huel Powder v3.1 costs $2.21 per serving for the same 400 calories with 30g protein and 11g fiber, or roughly 181 calories, 13.6g protein and 5.0g fiber per dollar.
Vega All-in-One has no subscription price in our data, so its only rate is the one-time price of $3.89 for 150 calories, 20g protein and 6g fiber, roughly 38.6 calories, 5.1g protein and 1.5g fiber per dollar.
On every one of these ratios, both Huel products beat Vega by a wide margin. Vega is simply not competing on volume nutrition per dollar; its case has to be made on something else, namely being a lighter, less filling shake for people who do not want 400 calories at once.
Protein Source and Fat
Huel Black Edition and Powder v3.1 both use a pea and brown rice protein blend, with Black Edition adding ground flaxseed, sunflower oil powder and coconut milk powder for 17g of fat and 5.0g of omega-3 per serving. Vega All-in-One uses pea, brown rice and pumpkin seed protein, a similar plant blend, but at less than half the total protein of Huel Black Edition.
The Vega Vitamin Label Conflict
This is worth stating plainly because it affects what you can actually know about the product. Vega's own brand site shows no full Nutrition Facts panel and its ingredient list names only 6 B vitamins. The retailer label for the same product shows roughly 18 nutrients, including vitamin D at 50% DV. These two sources disagree on what is actually in the shake.
We are not able to state Vega's vitamin D, B12 or folate content as verified fact, because the brand's own site and the retailer label do not match. If a full, reliable vitamin panel matters to you, check the physical label on the container you receive rather than relying on either online listing, and know that the discrepancy was still there when we checked in September 2026.
Huel does not have this problem. Both Huel products disclose vitamin forms directly: Black Edition uses L-methylfolate calcium for folate (20% DV), cyanocobalamin for B12 (33% DV), a D2 and D3 blend (20% DV) and K2 as MK-7 (33% DV), across 27 total vitamins and minerals. Powder v3.1 does not name its folate form on the label but discloses cyanocobalamin B12, the same vitamin D blend, and K2 MK-7.
Sugar and Sweeteners
Huel Black Edition uses organic coconut sugar plus stevia, disclosing 3g of added sugar. Huel Powder v3.1 uses sucralose with 0g added sugar. Vega All-in-One uses stevia with 0g added sugar per the retailer label. If avoiding sucralose specifically matters to you, Black Edition and Vega are both sucralose-free; Powder v3.1 is not.
Who Vega Actually Fits
Vega All-in-One is not a bad product measured against its own goal. At 150 calories it works as a light meal add-on, a between-meals snack, or a shake for someone who does not want or need 400 calories of liquid nutrition. Its price per serving, $3.89, is actually higher than either Huel option, so the case for Vega has to rest entirely on wanting fewer calories, not on saving money.
If low calorie count is genuinely your priority, it is worth checking our roundup of low-calorie meal replacement shakes before settling on Vega specifically, since it is not the only lighter option on the market. Vega is also plant-based, so if that matters more than calorie count, see our plant-based shakes roundup, where both Huel and Vega appear alongside other options.
How These Two Stack Up Against the Rest of the Category
Huel's 7.2 BMRS score is the highest of any scored meal replacement we track. Vega's 6.0 sits mid-pack. For readers weighing Huel against other high scorers, we also cover Huel vs Orgain and Huel vs Ka'Chava directly. If your interest in Vega is more about its greens and superfood additions than its meal-replacement math, our Orgain vs Vega One comparison covers that angle from a different competitor's side.
Verdict by Use Case
Best overall value for a full meal replacement
Huel Powder v3.1 on subscription. At $2.21 per serving for 400 calories, 30g protein and 11g fiber, it is the cheapest way to a complete meal in this comparison.
Best for maximum protein
Huel Black Edition, at 40g protein per serving, 10g more than Powder v3.1 and 20g more than Vega.
Best for a lighter, snack-style shake
Vega All-in-One, if 150 calories is genuinely what you want, though be aware you are paying more per serving than either Huel option for fewer calories and no verified vitamin panel.
Best for avoiding sucralose
Huel Black Edition or Vega All-in-One, both sweetened with coconut sugar/stevia and stevia respectively rather than sucralose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huel or Vega better for weight loss?
Vega's lower calorie count (150 versus Huel's 400) could suit someone managing overall intake with a lighter shake, but it delivers far less protein and fiber per dollar, which matters more for satiety over a full day.
Does Vega have as much protein as Huel?
No. Vega All-in-One has 20g of protein per serving. Huel Black Edition has 40g and Huel Powder v3.1 has 30g.
Why does Vega's vitamin content look different on different websites?
Vega's own brand site does not publish a full Nutrition Facts panel and lists only 6 B vitamins in its ingredients, while the retailer label shows about 18 nutrients including vitamin D. The two sources disagree, so check the physical label you receive.
Is Huel Black Edition or Powder v3.1 the better buy?
Powder v3.1 is cheaper per serving ($2.21 vs $2.65 on subscription) with 0g added sugar, but Black Edition has 10g more protein and includes 5.0g of omega-3 fats, mostly from ground flaxseed.
Can Vega All-in-One replace a full meal?
At 150 calories, it is lighter than what most people eat at a meal. Huel Black Edition and Powder v3.1, both at 400 calories, are built closer to an actual meal replacement.
Which shake has better vitamin forms, Huel or Vega?
Huel discloses its vitamin forms directly on both products, including L-methylfolate and K2 MK-7 on Black Edition. Vega's vitamin panel cannot currently be verified because the brand site and retailer label disagree.
Bottom Line
If you want the most food-like nutrition for the least money, both Huel products beat Vega on calories, protein and fiber per dollar, and Huel Powder v3.1 is the cheapest route to a full meal. Vega All-in-One only makes sense if you specifically want a smaller, 150-calorie shake and are comfortable that its vitamin panel is not fully verified across the brand's own sources.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, managing a health condition or taking medication.
