Update 4/22/20. What's better: Shakeology or Body By Vi Shakes? Have you ever wondered which of these shakes might be best for you? Just in case you were thinking about this, I thought I would compare some of the aspects of Shakeology and BodyByVi shakes side by side so that you might have a better idea. For Body by Visalus, I’ll use their Vi Shape shake as this seems to be their biggest selling item. My goal is not to promote one supplement over another. Rather, I want to give you some information side by side so you can make the decision that is right for you.
I also suggest you read the comments that follow each review as this will give you additional insights.
Product Label. Body by Vi vs. Shakeology
Assuming that both shakes are mixed with water, here is how they compare.
|
Body by Vi |
% DV |
Shakeology |
% DV | |
| Calories | 90 | 140 | ||
| Calories from fat | 10 | 10 | 3 | |
| Total fat | 1 | 2 | .05 g | 0 |
| Saturated fat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trans fat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5 | 10 mg | 3 |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3 | 95 | 4 |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 4 |
?* |
|
| Total carbs | 7 g | 2 | 19 g | 6 |
| Dietary fiber | 5 | 22 | 3 g | 13 |
| Sugars | 1 g | 11 g | ||
| Protein | 12 g | 24 | 15 g | 30 |
*The Shakeolgy label did not list potassium. I found this odd given the health benefits of potassium.
Shakeology also contains a wide range of other ingredients which may or may not play a role in health. For more on these ingredients, I encourage you to read my review of Shakeology.
Looking at the main product label, we can see is that Shakeology has 50 more calories than the ViSalus shake. This is neither good or bad since anyway you look, at it 140 calories per Shakeology shake is not much.
Both ViSalus shakes and Shakeology still have fewer calories than my homemade smoothie recipe that I discussed previously.
In case you were wondering, Right Size Smoothie which is marketed on TV, radio ect. has 100 calories per scoop. Right Size Smoothies also has many other ingredients including caffeine.
How Do They Taste?
Taste is subjective. I can tell you I thought ViSalus shake tasted better than Shakeology. For more info see my reviews on the tastes
Shakeology vs. Visalus: Fiber Content
In the fiber department, the ViSalus shake has 5 grams which squeaks past Shakeology which has 3 grams of fiber. While 5 g vs. 3 g of fiber may not seem much, 5 grams is 22% of our daily value for fiber. Shakeolgoy only has 13%. This means Visalus is “high in fiber.” Since most people don't eat enough fiber this is something to consider.
The fact that shakeolgy has less fiber is ironic since some BB coaches have said you'd have to eat lots of different veggies (which have fiber) to equal what’s in Shakeology. These ads are obviously referring to the “phytonutrients” in Shakeology. However placing Shakeology on the same level as vegetables gives the impression that it contains vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, which is not true.
Carbohydrates
ViSalus shakes have about 3 times fewer carbs than Shakeology (7 vs. 19). I wonder if this has to do with the “fear of carbs” that some people have? Any way you look at it, 7 carbs or 19 carbs is not a lot and really shouldn't factor into what's better.
Cost Comparison. Shakeology vs. Body By Vi
|
Shakeology |
ViSalus Shake |
| $119 per month | $49 per month (Vi Shape only) |
| $1428 per year | $588 per year (Vi Shape only) |
ViSalus has many supplements. If you use more than the Vi Shape shake, the cost you pay will be more than what I have listed.
Costs Per Serving. Shakeology vs. Body by Vi
|
Shakeology |
ViSalus Shake |
| $ 4.00 per serving | $ 1.50 per serving |
Protein Content
In terms of protein, Shakeology has 15 grams per serving vs. ViSalus which has 12 grams of protein. Both shakes have more protein than Right Size Smoothie which has only 9 grams of protein per serving.
So What's Better?
If price matters, Visalus wins hands down. It's much less expensive than Shakeology. From my taste tests, I can say I preferred Visalus too. I just thought it tasted better. Both shakes are low in calories, and as a meal replacement, both will lead to weight loss if you follow their diet programs.
I have tried Shakeology and found it didn’t appeal to my taste buds. It left me with a taste in my mouth that I just couldn’t drink on a daily basis.
In 90 days I’ve lost 24 pounds and 26 1/2 inches using Vi Shape Shakes and Vi Trim, and the Vi Pak. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. The health benefits from all the people including myself have been outstanding.
I love the idea of eating some protien in between shakes Thank you so much!
HGB, went to your website and saw you were a body by Vi distributor. It’s usually my policy to remove web links to supplement distributors, so as not to let the discussion degenerate.
I tried Shakeology – both Greenberry and Chocolate and have had success with it. I don’t get as many cravings however am bored with the lack of variety in flavors, and find it expensive. I thought maybe the Vi shakes would be a less expensive alternative, but it doesn’t seem to “hold” me as long and I will get hungry anxiety and cravings within a few hours. The consistency thinner and a bit chalkier than Shakeology.
The plus side is the flavor variety, and although I bought mostly chocolate and banana, when I tried the orange I REALLY liked that! To my disappointment though once I added up the flavor packets with the main shake mix, the difference in cost was not that significant. There is also that extra step of messing with flavor packets too. If Shakeology came out with the same rich thick, satisfying drink mix in a wider variety of flavors and knocked their price down a tiny bit they would have Vi shakes definitely beat!
I am using Shakeology and I find that I don’t crave any sweets at all and have been able to give up Coke which was a battle for me. Shakeology has keeps my blood sugar level and I also feel more energy. I have lost 10 lbs in 90 days which is great. I guess it is everyone’s own choice as to what they want to spend the money one. Before you ask, yes I have been exercising too. I will stick by Shakeology because it has really helped me.
Michelle, glad its helping you and also glad your working out 😉
Joe, I have the same feeling about the fiber in Shakeology. I have been using it for 2 months now and i am satisfied. I am going to get blood work done after 90 days to see where my cholesterol is. Also, another thing about the Vi shake…they recommend for weight loss to have 2 shakes a day. That would increase everything by 2…including the price.
Maseil – What nutrition plan are you on? Your energy levels will depend on your stats and what your caloric intake is. With P90X and Shakeology, I am on a 2400 calorie plan. I have the energy, but the weight loss is about 1-2 lbs per week. I am on day 60 and my cloths are too big for me now.
MIke, let me know how your cholesterol changes. are you using shakeology for weight loss? remember that cholesterol can also be reduced when people lose weight.
My last question hehe for you, you mutt be tire of my comments.
If I want to lose weight and have energy, which shake do you recommend of those that we prepare?
Not at all Im glad to help. Why dont you try the shake I make to start http://supplementclarity.com/quick-easy-smoothie-recipee/ feel free to experiment to fit your tastes
Wich one is that ABB?
ABB stands for American Body Building. Look at the prices you see at GNC/Vitamin shoppe and then compare the price to Amazon Ebay etc. buy a few first and try them out to see which you like best
I would change my shake for Vi visalus.. Because I want to lose weight
Masiel, thats fine as long as you remember that being a low calorie shake – like shakeology – there is nothing special in it. Look at how much it costs for a months supply of protein shakes at GNC/Vitamin shoppe and compare to Vi Salus. I like shakes by ABB and Protein Plus
Yes After shakeology
I’m a full time employee and study 6 to 10 in the university I can not be tired and sleepy!
I’m thinking of leaving shakeology and try something else.
I’m doing p90x I need a lot of energy in a day, before I started p90x I was obviously fine.. And know with shakeology I don’t know why I’m more tired that I was before.. What I’m saying is that they told me that this will reduce cravings and give more energy that’s NOT true at all.
Masiel, I wonder if you have less energy after using shakeology because you are taking in too few calories?
I have been taking Shakeology for about nine days.. My cravings continue the same.. and don’t know why i’m losing energy.. What do you recommend me Joe for energy and craving?
Masiel, where you losing energy before you started using shakeology?
I agree, thanks for your feedback I will keep you posted with my progress with Shakeology. I’m actually in a 3 month challenge. By this moment the cravings the same.. I’m loosing weight but using Green tea after all meals.. I Recommend it.!
sounds good keep me posted. you might also try drinking a glass of water before meals.
So you recommend me to add Protein to my diet?
I’m actually doing P90X, Which protein do you recommend me?
Any protein will work. you could just add some protein to each meal – tuna, chicken etc. if you wanted to use a protein shake thats fine. make sure it doesn’t have too many calories. I like Dymatize elite chocolate protein when making shakes. I don’t recommend the P90X recovery drink as I feel its an over priced drink that doesn’t have much protein here is my review of that product http://supplementclarity.com/p90-x-recovery-drink-review/
I wanted ask you something, when you want to burn fat what should I use?
Pills? or shake? What is the best in the market?
This is a common question Masiel and the answer is that you are always burning fat. We never hear this fact but it is true. Right now about 50% of the energy you are burning is fat – right now! If you eat fat, you burn more fat too! When you go to sleep, about 70% of the energy to keep you alive comes from fat. Now, we dont lose weight sleeping because we are not burning alot of calories during sleep. But the fact remains that burning calories is more important than burning fat. Since that is the case then exercise would be a better way of burning calories than any diet pill. The ads for diet pills dont want you to know that but it really is true. You can use nutrition to slightly ramp up your calorie usage. for example, one “trick” is to eat a little protein with means. Our bodies work harder to break down protein so that means it uses more energy. This is why many popular diets include protein. If you have not started an exercise program just taking a daily walk for 20 minutes can help.
I’ bought Shakeology and I’m using it.. But it is to expensive.
I know it is and that is one of the things I dont like about it. The ecconomy is tough right now and I cant justify paying $119 a month on something that has no good proof its better than anything else.
It’s $119 PLUS Tax, Plus shipping. My wife loves it but it’s too expensive.
I’ve been drinking Shakeology for over a year now and I can’t remember the last time I was sick. For 14 years I’ve had allergies in the spring, this is the first year I haven’t had to take anything. I find it funny that people don’t mind spending $5.00 or more may I add on a crappy meal or buy their $7.00 coffee every day and think that Shakeology is expensive. Where can you buy a healthy meal with super foods, vitamins, minerals etc for $5.00 a day.
Sherry, I’m happy Shakeology is helping you. BTW, are you a beachbody coach?
What do you recomend me to do if I’m trying to make my own shake?
Try the smoothie recipe I use myself here is the link to the recipe http://supplementclarity.com/quick-easy-smoothie-recipee/
So Body Vi visalus is better than Shakeology?
Hi Masiel, not really. I’m not impressed with either shakeology or body by Vi. Both are just low calorie shakes that I think you can make cheaper and better in your kitchen. Both will help people lose weight but thats only because both are just low calorie shakes. There is nothing special in either of them that makes me think they are better than what you can by yourself.
Joe Read about shakology on the medical review its actually way better than you think. Vi drink doesn’t have nearly the great effects on people than shakology . You need to learn about your body !!
PJ what medical review? I dont think I either was better than the other.
What comparisons have you made to the Trim Works Shake? I hear it taste good and it may have better absorbsorbtion than Visalus, thus creating a better weight loss?
Colon, I have not heard of Trim Works shake. is this something that is sold from distributors or is it something I can go check out at stores?
Both of them are over priced.