Herbalife Shake vs. 310 Nutrition Shake

Though Herbalife Shakes and 310 Shakes may seem like similar healthy lifestyle solutions, these diet shakes are actually worlds apart in their ingredients and offerings. Though both Herbalife and 310 Shake reviews show that users have lost weight using the products, we believe one is much healthier than the other…and we’ll tell you why.

While managing your weight is an important part of total body health, so is monitoring the ingredients you put in your body and ensuring they all support complete wellness – which is why we think one of these shakes promotes long-term health while one doesn’t.

Read on to get the full scoop, or click on any of the links below to jump to a section in our overview:

Table of Contents: Price | Taste | Nutrition Facts | Calories | Sugar / Artificial Sweeteners | Protein | Fiber | Carbs & Net Carbs | Vitamins / Minerals / Superfoods | Company/Brand | Conclusion

Price

Herbalife Shake

In the world of meal replacement shakes, Herbalife protein shakes are considered very cheap. On the Herbalife Nutrition website, the Herbalife Formula 1 Shake goes for $41.20 for 30 servings (or $1.37 a serving). It’s also nice that there are a full 30 servings in the container, so you have enough for the entire month with one shake a day.

Pricewise, this product is definitely on the lower end for a protein shake, but it may speak to the quality of the Herbalife ingredients in the shake (which we’ll discuss lower in the article). In addition, the company is a multi-level marketing company (MLM) so you can only buy directly from a Herbalife Nutrition Independent Distributor (not online from the company website).

310 Shake

310 Shake is also extremely affordable, even though it’s more expensive than Herbalife. With 310, you get a 28-day serving container of shake for $68.00 (or $2.43 per serving). Or, you can subscribe to their Autoship program and save 25% on regularly-scheduled product orders.

The company also has a “deals” page on their site where they offer different product bundles that save you money and allow you to try single-serving sizes of products.

Bottom Line

Herbalife is the less expensive shake option at $1.37 per serving (but it may be due to cheaper ingredients or the company’s MLM sales model). 310 Shakes are still very affordable at $2.43 per serving.

Taste

Herbalife Shake

One of the benefits of Herbalife Formula 1 Shakes is that they come in a variety of intriguing flavors, so you can switch up your drink with your mood. Some of the Herbalife shake flavors include French Vanilla, Pralines and Cream, Banana Caramel, Dulce de Leche, Orange Cream, Mint Chocolate, Dutch Chocolate and Pina Colada.

As for the taste, there are lots of mixed reviews on Amazon, Facebook and other review sites. People were split on whether or not they liked the shake taste, which some described as far too sweet. (1, 2)

Some of the positive Herbalife reviews stated that:
• The French Vanilla has a great taste (they add a banana and ice into their smoothies)
• The shakes taste amazing, with a smooth texture compared to other mixes
• They love how versatile the vanilla is (it can be mixed with a variety of fruits)

Some of the negative Herbalife reviews said:

• The Vanilla left a horrible after-taste
• The product tastes terrible and the powder was clumpy and thick
• The product smells and tastes bad (had to add lots of other ingredients to make it taste better)

For the most part, there were an even number of reviews for this product, split 50/50: either you love it or hate it.

310 Shakes

310 Shakes also come in a continually-changing variety of flavors, though not quite as many as Herbalife. 310 Nutrition offers staple flavors (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) and seasonal flavors including Chocolate Mint, Toasted Coconut, Mocha and Salted Caramel. These flavors come and go with the seasons so there are always new and exciting options for people to try.

As for the taste verdict, we found mostly positive 310 Shake reviews for the taste and texture… Here were some of the top comments we found: (3)

• It’s the best-tasting meal replacement shake they’ve tried – they add fruits or peanut butter and it’s amazing like that or even by itself
• Vanilla is the best with berries or almond milk
• It’s not grainy like many other shakes and mixes well
• So yummy, tastes like cake: mix with cashew milk or almond milk for an extra kick
• The chocolate is luscious and rich and helps stop sugar cravings

Nutrition Facts

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310 Shakes

Calories

At first glance, the calorie-count in Herbalife weight loss shakes is great, with just 90 calories per shake serving. Having a low-calorie amount is ideal for weight loss and weight management, while giving you the versatility to add additional healthy ingredients into your shakes.

But the thing is that Herbalife recommends you drink these shakes with 8 fl. oz of nonfat milk – which brings the calorie count up to 170. Though this amount isn’t awful, it’s not as low as it could be.

310 Shakes have only 90 calories per shake serving (and you don’t have to drink theirs with milk). Of course, you can, and many user reviews show that people love these shakes with unsweetened almond milk, which adds about another 30 calories – still making it lower than Herbalife shakes (and it’s not a requirement in order for the shakes to taste good).

Bottom line

Both Herbalife Shakes and 310 Shakes are 90 calories per serving, but Herbalife recommends you drink their shake with 8 oz. of nonfat milk – bringing the calorie count up to 170.

Sugar / Artificial Sweeteners

Herbalife Shake

If you’re looking for a low-sugar product, it isn’t the Herbalife Formula 1 Shake, as this mix has 9g of sugar per shake serving (before you add in the milk which adds even more)! Though Herbalife promoters mention that you “need this sugar for energy”, we disagree. Your body does not need sugar for energy or to be healthy, especially not the kind of sugar that’s in these shakes…

Looking at the Herbalife French Vanilla flavor, the second ingredient is fructose, and then there’s also artificial French Vanilla flavor (we don’t prefer artificial anything). In addition, some of their flavors, like Mint Chocolate, Dulce de Leche and Orange Cream also contain Sucralose, an artificial sweetener. Although there are some natural additives like honey powder, which is great, we’re going to look at the unnatural stuff and why we think it may hinder your health goals.

Here’s why we don’t care for fructose or Sucralose:

Fructose: Though you could technically call this ingredient natural (in its original form found in whole fruit), when it’s extracted to be used in processed goods it’s a much different story. Fructose can only be broken down in the liver, which puts a lot of stress on the organ, and studies show a potential link between long-term, consistent use of this processed sweetener and potential liver and even heart problems. (4)

Sucralose: This is an artificial sweetener that’s about 600 times sweeter than regular table sugar. This extremely sweet sugar substitute may actually shut down satiety signals in your body and cause you to overeat, or “make up” for initially eating low calories by binging on junk food later. In addition, artificial sweeteners have been found to be toxic to the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which could negatively affect digestive, immune and total body health. (5)

310 Shake

We commend 310 Shake for going the clean and natural route (another reason this is voted our #1 meal replacement shake on DietShake-Reviews.com). 310 Shakes have no sugar or artificial anything; Instead, their shakes are sweetened with natural Stevia, which comes from the leaves of the Stevia plant.

Stevia is also sweeter than regular sugar, but studies show that it can help stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels so you don’t have crashes. Studies have also shown that it doesn’t lead to over-consumption or binge-eating after meals or later in the day. (6)

Bottom Line

Herbalife Shakes are loaded with sugar at 9g per serving – from controversial fructose and Sucralose. 310 Shakes have no sugar and nothing artificial (they’re sweetened with natural Stevia).

Protein

Herbalife Shake

Each Herbalife Shake only has 9g of protein per serving (which must be one of the reasons they suggest you drink it with 8 oz. of milk). This brings the protein up to 17-18g per serving, which is a much better range to be in. You want your meal replacement shake to have 15-20g of protein for optimal metabolism, fat-burning, energy and overall satisfaction after your meal.

However, we aren’t a fan of the protein source that Herbalife uses, which is soy. In fact, soy protein isolate is the very first ingredient in the formula. Soy (especially the processed kind you will find in meal replacement shakes), is highly-controversial for different reasons…

Here’s why we don’t recommend soy protein:

Estrogen-mimicker: Soy contains phytoestrogens which actually mimic the hormone, estrogen, in your body. So this basically means they introduce more estrogen, which studies show can potentially mess with your hormones and lead to negative health consequences. (7)

Mostly GMO product: Another issue is that 90 percent of the soy used in the US today is genetically-modified. Research shows that GMO foods (which are lab-altered to contain certain traits) may have a negative impact on your gut health amongst other issues. (8)

310 Shake

Each 310 Shake contains 15g of plant-based protein from pea, brown rice and hemp, which makes this product gluten, dairy and soy free (and suitable for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike). In our opinions, staying away from soy is a much healthier decision and makes this a much cleaner shake.

In addition, plant-proteins have been shown to offer an abundance of health benefits, along with helping you tone up and slim down. 310’s blend is called “Tri-Plex” and the company states that it has the right amounts of each ingredient to promote optimal absorption and results.

While each of the proteins (pea, brown rice and hemp) provide their own unique benefits, they aren’t as effective on their own – which is why 310 Nutrition developed a proprietary mix of all three in their formula.

Benefits of these plant-based proteins:

Pea protein: Highly digestible, it’s also high in branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) which help with muscle-building, decreasing fat and increasing satiety. Also great for energy boosts and post-exercise recovery.

Brown rice – Low in calories and big in nutrients, when you combine this protein with pea protein, you get all nine essential amino acids and the most concentrated protein per gram compared to whey. Also assists with muscle-building.

Hemp protein – This protein adds an abundance of fiber to the mix, along with essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation in the body. Also helps boost metabolism.

Bottom Line

Herbalife Shakes contain only 9g of protein per serving on their own, but around 17-18g with the addition of 8 oz. of milk; however, the protein source is controversial soy. 310 Shakes contain 15g of plant-based protein per serving from pea, brown rice and hemp.

Fiber

Having enough fiber in your diet is extremely important to overall health and is also essential for healthy weight loss and weight maintenance. Therefore, it’s crucial that your meal replacement shake contains enough fiber (around 5-10g per serving).

Fiber is needed for optimal digestion, to prevent constipation and promote good bowel health; it also helps with your body’s natural toxin removal process.

Herbalife Shakes only contain 3g of fiber per serving, which is on the low side, and adding milk into the shake will not add any fiber. To help you reach your daily fiber goals, you might want to add high-fiber fruits and veggies into your shakes. 310 Shakes are much better in the fiber department, with 5g of dietary fiber per serving to help you reach your goals.

Bottom Line

Herbalife Shakes are a little low in fiber, with only 3g per serving, while 310 Shakes provide a good amount at 5g per serving.

Carbs & Net Carbs

Though complex or “good” sources of carbohydrates can definitely be part of a healthy diet in moderation, many people are finding success in low-carb diets for weight loss and weight management; while others are finding that it’s a long-term healthy lifestyle plan that works for them.

Herbalife Shakes contain 13g of carbs per serving, and 10g of net carbs, so they would not be your best choice for a low-carb shake – especially if you plan to drink two shakes per day.

310 Shakes, on the other hand, have 7g of total carbs and only 2g of net carbs— making them a great low-carb and keto shake option.

Bottom Line

Herbalife Shakes have 13g total carbs and 10g net carbs, so it’s not your best option for a low-carb or keto diet; However, 310 Shakes are with 7g of total carbs and only 2 net carbs.

Vitamins / Minerals / Superfoods

Herbalife Shake

Each Herbalife Shake contains a nice mix of 21 essential vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A, C, D and E, and minerals iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc. The amounts are 8-30% of daily value and the addition of milk to the shake adds even more.

Having such a good number of vitamins and minerals is absolutely essential in a meal replacement shake, and it’s great that Herbalife includes them – as a lot of other shake brands leave them out.

However, it would have been even better if they also included a blend of superfoods to add additional antioxidants, phytonutrients and more, or probiotics for gut health.

310 Shake

310 Shakes also include a vibrant blend of nutrients with 20 essential vitamins and minerals (from 8 to 35% of the daily recommended value). In addition, they go a step above and also include a superfood greens blend with nutrient-packed additions like organic kale, spinach and broccoli, maca root and cracked cell chlorella.

They also include 1 billion CFU of probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus) per shake serving – which is awesome for gut, digestive, immune and overall health.

Bottom Line

Both Herbalife and 310 Shakes contain a good amount of vitamins and minerals per serving; In addition, 310 Shakes contain a superfood-greens blend and gut-healthy probiotics.

Company/Brand

Herbalife Shake

Herbalife Nutrition is a global company that’s been around since 1980 offering nutrition, weight management, energy, fitness and personal care products. Herbalife’s business model is a multi-level marketing company (MLM) – with Herbalife Nutrition Independent Distributors in more than 90 countries.

Because they are an MLM, you can’t purchase Herbalife products directly from Herbalife.com, you have to go through a local Herbalife distributor in your area. While this opens up a business opportunity for those who wish to sell the product, it’s not always the preferred buying method for consumers.

Though MLM companies offer you the opportunity to discuss products one-on-one with a sales rep, sometimes that can mean more pressure to buy or become a seller yourself. It also puts the entire motivation of the company into question… Is the goal to create truly lifechanging products, or to keep gaining new sellers?

Ultimately, it comes down to how would you rather obtain your products: on your own or through someone else. And once you have the product, whether or not you’re happy with it and feel like it’s the best quality.

310 Shake

310 Nutrition is a newer shake company that’s been around since 2012, but has a continually-growing following of loyal customers, some even celebrities. The company’s passion is “helping our customers improve their lives by providing proven solutions that fit their lifestyle.” Their goal is to help them develop clean eating habits while supporting them with their healthy weight and lifestyle goals.

310 Nutrition is not an MLM company – you can purchase directly from their website. They offer customer service support by phone, email or 24/7 live web chat. They also have a 310 Nutrition Community, which is a members-only Facebook community where users said they gain tons of support and guidance on their journey’s.

Along with 310 Shakes, 310 Nutrition also offers additional healthy lifestyle/weight management drinks, dietary supplements, and fitness equipment for a healthy lifestyle including detox teas, metabolism-boosting lemonades, and green juices.

Bottom Line

Herbalife, which has been around since 1980, is a multi-level marketing company (MLM) with local distributors in 90 countries. 310 Nutrition is a newer company, but has a strong and steady following, and is not an MLM.

Conclusion

Herbalife or 310 Shake? Have you made your decision? Let’s lay out the facts…

While Herbalife has been around for decades, and they consider themselves a premium health and nutrition company, there are simply things on their shake labels that suggest otherwise, in our opinions. The shakes have 9g of sugar from fructose and artificial flavorings – while some of the shakes also have artificial sweetener, Sucralose. In addition, the protein in these shakes is soy.

Fructose, artificial sweeteners and soy are all controversial ingredients because research shows they may negatively affect our health and weight loss efforts.

In addition, the shakes simply don’t offer enough balanced nutrition… there is only 9g of protein in just the powder, and 3g of fiber. On a positive note, the shakes are low-calorie, offer plenty of vitamins and minerals, are a cheaper price, and reviews show that some people like the taste.

In contrast to Herbalife, 310 Shakes are built for both weight management and a long-term healthy lifestyle (based on ingredient offerings). Each shake has balanced nutrition with 15g protein, 5g fiber, and only 90 calories per serving. They also have NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, chemically-based or artificial ingredients – and they’re gluten, dairy, and soy free, providing great plant-based nutrition.

At this point we think it’s clear why 310 Shake is our #1 rated weight loss shake – and it absolutely comes out on top in this diet shake comparison!

Sources:

1. https://www.amazon.com/Herbalife-Formula-Shake-Mix-Vanilla/product-reviews/B001QW9B5Q/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_paging_btm_prev_1?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=1
2. http://dietshake-reviews.com/shake-reviews/herbalife/
3. https://310nutrition.com/collections/meal-replacement-shakes/products/shake_vanilla
4. https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/abundance-of-fructose-not-good-for-the-liver-heart
5. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/03/artificial-sweeteners-are-toxic-to-digestive-gut-bacteria-study.html
6. https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/stevia.html
7. https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/eating-soy-increase-estrogen-production-2870.html
8. https://www.healyourlife.com/why-are-gmo-foods-bad-for-your-gut-health