idealshape® vs. 310 Shake†

Showdown: 310 Shakes vs. IdealShape Shakes

310 Shakes and IdealShape Shakes are two very popular shake brands in the meal replacement shake industry, but how do they match up against each other? Whereas both shakes are meant to be weight management solutions, how do they hold up in terms of health benefits, ingredients and results?

One of the distinguishing features of 310 Nutrition shakes is that they’re sugar-free and contain only healthy, non-artificial ingredients. In contrast, Ideal shakes are low in sugar but contain some controversial additions that may not be suitable for a long-term healthy lifestyle. Read on to learn more…

Tasty or Terrible?!

Starting first with taste, how do these shakes measure up? It turns out both of them do very well in this category.

IdealShape shakes come in a variety of exciting flavors including basic Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry and specialty Orange Cream, Chocolate Cream Pie, Cookies ‘N Cream and more.

Our 310 Shakes also come in unique and interesting flavors including all-time favorites like Decadent Chocolate, Silly Smooth Vanilla, Blissful Salted Caramel, and Versatile Unflavored.Throughout the year we also release seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Spice and Gingerbread.

IdealShape reviews reveal that many people enjoy both the taste and texture of these shakes, saying they felt like they were drinking a dessert for a meal.

However, there were also people who said the shakes were too sweet (due to the artificial sweeteners). Of these reviews, some people liked them more when they added other ingredients and made a smoothie versus just drinking the shake plain.

Our 310 Shake reviews also show mainly rave results in the taste arena. After the enhancement of our 310 shake formula the shakes have garnered even more positive reviews. (2)

Users say the shakes have rich, dessert-like flavors, creamy tastes and enjoyable textures. 310 Nutrition uses Stevia (a natural plant-based sugar alternative) instead of artificial sweeteners. The Stevia gives the shake the ideal amount of sweetness without leaving a unwanted aftertaste, which is the chief complaint in shakes that contain artificial sweeteners. 

Now Let’s See Who’s Got the Upper Hand When It Comes To….

Calories

Since a meal replacement shake is something you’ll be having at least once a day, but more than likely twice a day, you’ll want to make sure it has a low number of calories per serving, in order to keep you in line with your weight loss goals.

And both of these shake brands offer exactly that. IdealShape shakes contain 100 calories per serving, giving you plenty of room to add other healthy ingredients into your shakes and still keep your daily caloric count low.

310 Shakes are only 110 calories per serving. Even with the low-calorie count, users report that the shakes are very filling and keep them full and satisfied for 3-4 hours.

Hand in hand with the calorie count of a shake, however, is how healthy and nutritious it is in light of the calories. 310 include a superfood blend ensuring the shake is giving your body what it needs to help enhance immune support and digestive health, making it an impressive package.

Why else do calories in diet shakes matter? Many people count their calorie intakes all day in order to drop pounds, but when a meal replacement shake already provides a low number of calories, that takes care of two of your meals. It’s calorie-tracking made simple and efficient. 

Sugars

Along with keeping their shakes low in calories, Ideal Shape and 310 Nutrition both understand the importance of keeping their shakes low in sugar (weight loss enemy number one)!

Ideal shakes have only 1g of sugar in their Vanilla Shake and 310 Shakes have no sugar in their plant-based shakes. The difference is that, as mentioned previously, 310 Shakes don’t contain artificial sweeteners, fructose or other controversial ingredients whereas IdealShape shakes contain quite a few.

With Ideal Shape shakes, though the sugar amount may be low, the shakes contain sucralose, acesulfame potassium and maltodextrin. You will probably be more familiar with the common names of these artificial sweeteners, including Sucralose, Sunnet and Sweet One.

Though these sweeteners may give the shakes great taste (though some users complained that the artificial sweeteners actually made the shakes taste too sweet), research shows that they may actually be linked to potential health problems and may even contribute to weight gain instead of weight loss.(3)

How might they cause you to gain weight? Well, artificial sweeteners are actually MUCH sweeter than table sugar. According to the FDA, acesulfame potassium is 200 times sweeter than sugar and sucralose is 600 times sweeter than sugar! (4)

And all this sweetness can really mess with your body’s hormones and your brain’s ability to be able to accurately detect that you are “full” after eating. The result of consuming artificial sweeteners is that you may actually be famished after eating them, with your body thinking you need more calories, and end up eating way more than you need to or should.

Studies are now showing that many artificial sweeteners (due to their chemical nature) may also be linked to some negative health consequences, especially with frequent use, so it’s best to avoid them.

Potentially Controversial Ingredient: Carrageenan

As we just discussed, the Ideal shake meal replacement contains some controversial artificial sweeteners; in addition, some of their shake flavors (including Salted Caramel) contain a potentially controversial ingredient called carrageenan.

This food additive – which is actually made from red seaweed – is used in many different types of foods, including meal replacement shakes and health foods. The problem is that recent research shows shocking evidence that this seemingly harmless ingredient can actually cause major digestive upset and digestive problems in some people. (5)

As of late 2016, carrageenan was even removed from the list of approved ingredients in organic foods, per the National Organic Standards Board. Some studies show that this ingredient may cause inflammation in the stomach as well as bloating and may even contribute to ulcers. (6)

Not everyone may be affected by these side effects from consuming carrageenan (or you may not feel them right away), but since evidence shows it could potentially be harmful to your gut and digestive system, you may want to avoid this ingredient in general and in meal replacement shakes. When it comes to IdealShake, you may want to opt for the flavors that don’t include carrageenan.

310 Nutrition does not have carrageenan in any of their diet shakes.

Protein

Moving into the protein arena, this is definitely one of the most important aspects of any meal replacement shake. Without the right amount (and the right types) of protein, a shake can go from being very instrumental to completely non-effective in helping you lose weight.

Starting first with IdealShape, their weight loss shakes contain a whey protein blend which includes whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate. Whey proteins contain important amino acids to help your body build and repair muscle fibers, and they also provide vital nutrients.

The trouble is that whey is a protein that may be hard to digest, potentially causing stomach upset, and a common complaint is that whey based shakes can leave you feeling bloated. Plus, vegetarians and vegans will not be able to consume this type of protein shake.

In contrast, 310 Shakes offer an entire line of plant-based protein formulas. Our 310 plant-based shakes are designed to be perfect for everyone, no matter what dietary restrictions someone may have since they are dairy, gluten and sugar free.

The proteins used in 310 plant-based shakes include an exclusive, nutrient-rich Tri-Plex Protein Blend (™) of three proven proteins; brown rice, pea and pumpkin. Research shows that all of these proteins are highly beneficial for weight loss purposes and are also great for overall health, providing the perfect base for a long-term healthy lifestyle solution.

As for the amounts of protein in each shake, 310 Shakes are superior having 15g of protein per serving and IdealShape shakes only have 11g. For weight loss and health benefits, the higher amount of protein per serving is definitely better, in order to help the user stay full and energized, boost metabolism and keep energy levels high after drinking.

Fiber

Like protein, fiber is another essential aspect of meal replacement shakes. Fiber is considered the bulk of the shake and is what helps the user stay full and satisfied. Optimal fiber is necessary in order for digestive processes to work optimally and ensure that waste and toxins are being removed from your system. This also helps relieve bloat and can help the user avoid digestive problems or upset.

Both 310 Nutrition 310 Shakes and Ideal shakes contain 5g of fiber per serving, a great amount to help the user drop pounds and stay in good health. Each of the shakes contain a unique fiber blend providing satiating benefits. IdealShape’s blend is called the “hunger blocker blend” which contains potato protein extract, and 310’s fiber blend contains soluble dietary fiber, waxy maize and xanthum gum.

Users express that both of these shakes are able to keep them full and satisfied for 3-4 hours after drinking, proving that both shakes work effectively and provide enough fiber to do their job.

Vitamins / Minerals / Nutrients/Antioxidant-Rich Superfoods

If you’re looking for a shake to provide you with the oomph you need to carry you through your day, then you want one that gives you adequate nutrition in each serving.

What should this look like?At the very least, a shake should have a generous helping of nutrients to fuel your health. Both IdealShape shake and 310 Shakes provide this.

Since you are replacing a meal, it’s important to feed your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy throughout your weight loss period and beyond. Shockingly, many meal replacement shakes don’t provide this essential nutrition, which could even make it harder to lose weight.

In addition, 310 Shake offers a powerhouse superfood blend in each shake including gut and immune supporting superfoods like organic spinach, beet root, turmeric and mushroom. These powerful foods benefit your overall health and help you feel energized and motivated throughout your day. They prove that this is truly a health shake supporting your overall wellness.

Though IdealShape shakes do include the vitamins and minerals, 310 Shakes go an extra mile by including a powerful mix of beneficial superfood greens and probiotics in each shake serving.

Price

When it comes down to price, IdealShape shakes are a bit cheaper at $49.99 for 30 servings ($1.67 per serving); whereas 310 Shakes are $68.00 for 28 servings ($2.43 per serving).

However, 310 offers a “subscribe and save” or autoship option on their shakes where you can save when you get the shakes delivered to you every month (with discounted shakes and free shipping).

Both brands also offer 30-day money back guarantees – assuring that they stand behind their products and that even if the items don’t work for you, you can return them within 30 days and get your money back.

Community and Support to Succeed

When embarking on a plan using weight loss shakes, having the right product is essential to securing your success, but you also need to have the right support and guidance from others to ensure you have the motivation and stamina to keep going and not give up.

This is why it’s so important that the shake company you choose also has a community of followers that enthusiastically share their experiences and become a wonderful beacon of support. Some companies also offer access to professional nutritionists and fitness trainers who can provide a personalized roadmap to accomplishing certain goals that work best for you. These professionals can also analyze any bumps in your journey that you may hit and help you get past them.

How do 310 Shake and IdealShape match up in this realm?

Starting off with the main Facebook pages for each, IdealShape has a large following of 700,000 people. 310 Nutrition also has a large general Facebook page with a following of 600,000+ people and growing every day. These pages inform the general community about these companies, keep users informed and help spread the word about new products and product offerings. There are also various other social media pages that do this.

Digging a little deeper, there are also other more specialized groups for each company, most importantly the official online community pages. These communities are formed specifically for product users to share their unique experiences, get and give advice, get ideas for shake recipes and more. These groups are private and you have to request to join and be accepted into them.This is where we think 310 offers a big advantage.

The IdealShape Facebook community is called “IdealShapers Community” and has over 36,000 members. Those that are a part of this group have access to a certified nutritionist and sports conditioning coach, and can easily converse and share with other users. Ideal Shape reviews show that this community is helpful in bridging the gap between trying to lose weight alone and with others who understand.

In contrast, the 310 Nutrition Community has blown up over the years. Their acceptance-only community has close to 400,000 members! The founder of 310 Nutrition, Tim Sharif, regularly speaks and engages in this community, giving tips and instructional videos on clean eating and methods to succeed.

Members of the 310 Nutrition Community also have access to professional nutritionists and fitness trainers that they can reach out to for individual guidance and support. There are also 310 ambassadors that help promote the company and give product tutorials and share videos.

310 Shake Reviews and user testimonies show that the 310 Nutrition Community is very popular and a tool that many use to skyrocket their success, reach their weight loss goals and maintain those goals for the duration.

Kudos to both companies for having community groups that can help their users succeed.

Final Verdict: Which Shake Works Best?

While both of these shakes, IdealShape Shakes and 310 Nutrition 310 Shakes are similar in nature, the verdict of which shake is best comes down to how much you care about artificial sweeteners or artificial ingredients in your diet shakes.

Both of these shakes have good taste reviews and similar calories per serving (Ideal Shape Shake at 100 and 310 Shake at 90), along with 5g of satiating dietary fiber. But 310 comes in with a higher amount of protein (15g vs. 11g per serving), making it potentially better for metabolism-boosting and energy.

But the major difference between these shakes is that 310 Shake contains only pure, healthy, natural ingredients and has no sugar, artificial sweeteners, added fillers or other potentially harmful chemical ingredients included.

On the other hand, Ideal Shape shake has 1g of sugar per serving but uses artificial sweeteners sucralose, acesulfame potassium and maltodextrin in their diet shakes along with artificial flavors. Therefore, even though Ideal Shakes are cheaper, 310 Shakes may be the healthier long-term weight management solution for those that are following a clean, healthy diet.

Ready for next steps? Read more 310 Shake comparisons below, shop for 310 health and nutrition products, or join the 310 Nutrition Community on Facebook now.

Sources:

1. https://www.amazon.com/IdealShake-Replacement-Promotes-Essential-Chocolate/product-reviews/B01G43GJIS
2. https://310nutrition.com/products/shake_choco
3. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/dr-frank-lipman-splenda-bad-for-you-sugar/
4. https://www.fda.gov/food/ingredientspackaginglabeling/foodadditivesingredients/ucm397725.htm
5. https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/carrageenan
6. http://www.organicauthority.com/no-more-carrageenan-in-organic-food-says-nosb/

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†Price per serving calculated 2/1/17 from price of $49.99 for the Vanilla idealshape® with 30 servings in container. Nutrition information taken from https://www.idealshape.com/sports-nutrition/idealshake-vanilla-meal-replacement-shake/11332730.html

¹https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18535548

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