Below is a list of 7 great meal replacement shakes that are low in sugar and low in fat. There are different types of meal replacements to suit your goals:
- High-protein meal replacement shakes
- Low-carb meal replacement shakes
- Low calorie meal replacement shakes
- Meal replacements formulated for women
Inevitably, choosing the right meal replacement shake is a process of trial and error (read more about meal replacement shakes here). While your first concern should be that the meal replacement suit your goal and fit your diet (e.g. low calorie or low carb), you must also be sufficiently happy with the taste to actually drink the meal replacement. However, while ideally you should like the taste of the meal replacement, it should not be your overriding concern when making a choice. The tastiest meal replacements are most likely to be high in sugar and fat. Therefore, you need to strike a balance between taste and calorie/ sugar/ fat content of the meal replacement.
HIGH PROTEIN MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES
ULTRAMET CHAMPION NUTRITION
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (72g) Servings per container: 18 |
Calories: 250 | Potassium: 940 mg |
Total Fat: 2 g | Total Carbohydrate: 20 g |
Saturated Fat: 0 g | Dietary Fiber: 1 g |
Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sugars: 2 g |
Sodium: 360 mg | Protein: 38 g |
MET-RX MEAL REPLACEMENT
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (76g) Servings per container: 20 |
Calories: 280 | Potassium: 450 mg |
Total Fat: 2 g | Total Carbohydrate: 24 g |
Saturated Fat: 1 g | Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g |
Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sugars: 3 g |
Sodium: 350 mg | Protein: 42 g |
LOW-CALORIE MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES
Low-calorie meal replacement shakes are geared towards weight loss. Although similar in cost to the higher protein meal replacement shakes, these contain less protein, carbs fats and of course calories per serving. Myoplex Carb Control is a low-carb meal replacement shake, but also low in calories (150 calories).
EAS MYOPLEX LITE MEAL REPLACEMENT
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (54g) Servings per container: 20 |
Calories: 180 | Potassium: 470 mg |
Total Fat: 1.5 g / 15 calories | Total Carbohydrate: 20 g |
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g |
Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sugars: 1 g |
Sodium: 360 mg | Protein: 25 g |
ULTRAMET LITE MEAL REPLACEMENT
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (56g) Servings per container: 20 |
Calories: 190 | Potassium: 180 mg |
Total Fat: 1 g / 10 calories | Total Carbohydrate: 17 g |
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g | Dietary Fiber: 1 g |
Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sugars: 4 g |
Sodium: 300 mg | Protein: 29 g |
LOW-CALORIE MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES FOR WOMEN
LABRADA LEAN BODY FOR HER (formulated for women)
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (49g) Servings per container: 20 |
Calories: 190 | Potassium: 270 mg |
Total Fat: 3.5 g / 30 calories | Total Carbohydrate: 9 g |
Saturated Fat: 1 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g |
Cholesterol: 05 mg | Sugars: 2 g |
Sodium: 270 mg | Protein: 30 g |
LOW-CARBOHYDRATE MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES
Low-carb meal replacement shakes are geared toward those on a low-carbohydrate diet or simply controlling their carbohydrate intake. Calories in these shakes are variable, but tend to be lower than your average meal replacement shake. Carbohydrate content in these low-carb meal replacement shakes starts from 0 grams.
LABRADA CARB WATCHERS LEAN BODY
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (65g) Servings per container: 20 |
Calories: 250 | Potassium: 360 mg |
Total Fat: 4.5 g / 40 calories | Total Carbohydrate: 12 g |
Saturated Fat: 1 g | Dietary Fiber: 4 g |
Cholesterol: 25 mg | Sugars: 3 g |
Sodium: 350 mg | Protein: 40 g |
MYOPLEX CARB CONTROL READ-TO-DRINK
Amount Per Serving |
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 11 fl oz (330ml) |
Calories: 150 | Potassium: 350 mg |
Total Fat: 3.5 g / 30 calories | Total Carbohydrate: 5 g |
Saturated Fat: 0 g | Dietary Fiber: 2 g |
Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sugars: 1 g |
Sodium: 430 mg | Protein: 25 g |