Isagenix® vs. 310 Shake†

Showdown: 310 Shakes vs. Isagenix Shakes

Chances are, you’ve heard of 310 Shakes and Isagenix Shakes – both popular brand names in the meal replacement market. But the truth is that these companies are starkly different in how they’re run and what they offer.  

310 Shake by 310 Nutrition is a healthy lifestyle shake meant to promote clean living for the long-term as well as weight management.

Isagenix also promotes their Isagenix IsaLean Shake as a healthy lifestyle solution – but they’re a multi-level marketing company (MLM), which means your experience (how you get your shakes and reach your goals) will be much different.

The Isagenix Shakes also are higher in calories and sugar and contain some controversial ingredients, one being fructose.

Read on to learn more about these two shake brands and how their products differ so you can discover which is best for you…

Tasty or Terrible?!

Both 310 Shakes and IsaLean Shakes come in a variety of flavors and types. Our 310 plant-based Shakes come in a great variety of mouth-watering flavors including Decadent Chocolate, Silly Smooth Vanilla, Blissful Salted Caramel, and Versatile Unflavored. We also frequently offer limited edition flavors throughout the year like our 2020 Holiday Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate Mint and Gingerbread Shakes.

Isagenix IsaLean Shakes come in regular, dairy free, kosher and PRO types, with multiple flavor options including including Creamy Dutch Chocolate, Creamy French Vanilla, Chocolate Mint, Strawberry Cream and Vanilla Chai.

When it comes to the taste of our 310 Shakes, we’ve used advanced technology to ensure our Shakes have an unmatched irresistibly smooth, creamy texture with ultra-rich flavor. We use only natural sweeteners to give our Shakes that sweetness you crave, but without sugar or harmful artificial sugar replacements.

310 Shake reviews regarding taste have been overwhelmingly positive and users highlight how they truly look forward to drinking these shakes every day, which help them crush cravings, replace junk foods and help them reach their weight loss goals. Users have said that although many prefer to make their shakes into smoothies with other healthy ingredients added in, many others opt to have their shakes with water or almond milk and they still taste awesome! The shakes also have a good texture that is not too thick, but also not thin and watery, so it keeps users satisfied but is enjoyable to drink. (1)

As for IsaLean Isagenix Shakes, many users said that they loved the taste, although for some it was too sweet, and for others the texture was too thick. Some others said that although they thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of Isagenix Shakes, they actually got stomach pains after drinking them – a side effect potentially stemming from some of the ingredients in the shakes. (2)

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

Calories

When it comes to calories per shake serving, it’s quite a different story for each of these two shake brands.And where our 310 Shakes can make a measurable difference in hitting your weight loss goals.

Whereas each 310 Shake contains only 110 calories per shake serving (but still contains nutrients and superfoods), each IsaLean Shake has a whopping 240 calories per shake serving.

So why the major difference?

In our opinions, especially for weight management, the less calories, the better. This is because meal replacement shakes are a great way to help you keep track of your daily caloric intake, but if the calories are too high, it defeats the purpose.

Our 310 Shake users express that even with the low amount of calories, the shakes are still very filling and kept them full for 3-4 hours. Plus, they enjoy being able to add a variety of healthy ingredients into their shakes without worrying about the overall calorie count getting too high.  

Most meal replacement shake programs for weight loss involve replacing two regular meals with shakes per day, and in this case it would be 220 calories for two 310 Shakes and 480 calories for two Isagenix IsaLean Shakes (before any additional calories from other ingredients if making a smoothie).

Sugars

Moving onto the sugar content in each shake… Sugar is a big deal when it comes to weight loss in general, because it can make or break a weight management and overall health plan.

Sugar is not something that you want in your clean, healthy lifestyle, a point that 310 drives home by having absolutely no sugar in their shakes. Instead, the shakes contain plant-based Stevia and use advanced technologies during manufacturing to create thick, creamy, tasty shakes without the added sweeteners.

On the other hand, the IsaLean Isagenix Shakes contain 11g of sugar per shake serving. That means that with only two shakes per day, you are already having 22g of sugar which we found to be quite shocking for a diet shake. And that is before the sugar that will be in any other ingredients you add into the shakes… along with sugar in your daily snacks or third, regular meal.

The other potential issue is the type of sugar that Isagenix has in their shakes… fructose. There are different types of sugar and fructose is one that studies show may be harmful to your long-term health; it also may put a dent in your weight goals.

Fructose actually comes from fruits, but when you digest it while eating fruit, it’s not a problem because of the fiber. The problem comes when it is extracted from fruit for use in other products… without the natural fruit fiber, the liver has to take on the bulk of digesting it, which in excess can lead to potential liver problemsand other health issues. (3)

Too much fructose in your diet can also lead to insulin resistance, a state in which your blood sugar increases, and can make you susceptible to weight gain and obesity as well as type 2 diabetes.

In general, sugar is simply not an ingredient you want in your healthy diet. It’s addictive, and it also tricks the brain into thinking it’s hungry when it’s not, causing you to eat more food than you would have otherwise.

A Note About Maltodextrin…

Speaking of sugars, it can appear in many forms on product labels, and it’s helpful to know what ingredient names to try to avoid. One of those ingredients is maltodextrin.

Commonly used as a thickener or food preservative in many foods, it has no nutritional value and is a carbohydrate, or sweetener. Due to this, it can increase your blood sugar in the same way that sugar and refined carbs do. In fact, it can even cause higher blood sugar spikes than regular sugar, so it should absolutely be avoided if you’re trying to lose weight, or if you’re insulin resistant or have diabetes.

310 Shake does not contain this highly processed ingredient; however, IsaLean Isagenix Shake does contain maltodextrin, which may add to the flavor but takes away from the overall health factor of this shake.

Protein

So, what about protein?

This ingredient is probably the single most important in all meal replacement shakes, that either makes or breaks the shake.

The real measure of a great meal replacement shake is the quality and amount of protein used, to ensure its optimal for overall health, energy, satisfaction and calorie-burning.

Starting with 310 Shakes, each 310 meal replacement shake has 15g of protein per serving from an exclusive, nutrient-rich Tri-Plex Protein Blend (™) of … brown rice, pea and pumpkin. These ingredients both nourish the body and contain necessary amino acids for muscle-building and weight loss.

15g of protein per shake serving, an ideal amount for a well-balanced meal, and to help you reach your daily protein goals. Having this amount in each shake works to help increase your body’s metabolism, boost energy, keep you full and satisfied while supporting fat burning.

Moving onto the Isagenix Shakes, the protein in their regular shake is a mix of whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate and low-heat nonfat dry milk. These are good protein options, though the addition of whey protein isolate would help add more natural nutrients.

The Isagenix dairy free shake option comes with a brown rice protein concentrate and pea protein isolate.

As for the amount of protein in each IsaLean Shake, there is 24g of protein per shake serving. Whereas having a lot of protein is better than not having enough per shake, 24g also may be unnecessarily high for a meal replacement shake, and better suited for a muscle-building shake. Either way, it will still help with staying fit and trim by energizing and helping to tone the body, along with providing satiety.

Fiber

Another extremely important ingredient in weight loss shakes is fiber. Having enough fiber is essential in order to help flush unwanted toxins out of the body, provide the bulk of the shake that will fill you up and keep you full, and ensure digestive processes are working optimally for weight loss.

Fiber is not only an essential in healthy diets, there has to be a good amount of it in weight loss shakes, since you’ll be replacing meals with the shakes twice a day. Otherwise, it would be tough to get enough of the fiber that you need.

310 Shakes provide a great amount of fiber at 5g per shake serving, and Isagenix Shakes also provide a great amount at 8g of fiber per shake serving. As a general rule, a shake should have around 5-10g of fiber per serving to be effective.

Shakes that don’t have enough fiber will not keep a user full for very long and will leave you wanting and craving other foods in between meals.

Carbohydrates

Just like with the calories and sugar, you want your shake to have a low amount of carbs per serving, especially if you’re on a low-carb diet.

If you’re eating a regular amount of carbs, you can still get them from natural, whole food sources like vegetables and low-sugar fruits… you don’t need to get them from your diet shake powder.

In fact, when a diet shake has a lot of carbs, it will boost up the calorie count. Plus, people that have a lot of weight to lose may wish to cut down their carb intake to help speed up their weight loss, and in this case they can get their energy from protein and fats.

The 310 Shake contains only 7g of carbs per shake serving, giving enough for an energy boost, but not too much to throw off low-carb diets, whereas there are 24g of carbs in each IsaLean Shake – another thing that makes this shake potentially unappealing to some.

Nutrients/Antioxidant-Rich Superfoods

Many good diet shakes will also include added ingredients into each shake serving to help nourish and enrich the body, since the shakes will literally be serving as meals throughout the day.

Let’s see where each shake brand, Isagenix and 310 Nutrition, fall in this category…

Isagenix Shakes contain vitamins and minerals

In addition, IsaLean shakes contain an enzyme blend for overall immune and digestive health, making this a well-balanced shake.

310 Shakes also contain an impressive amount of nutrients and superfoods.

310 Shakes have essential nutrients that you require in a healthy and balanced meal, and they also go over and above by including a powerhouse blend packed with gut and immune supporting superfoods like organic spinach, beet root, turmeric and mushroom. This is why 310 Shakes are not only considered a diet shake, but also a daily health maintenance Shake to keep your body fueled with what it needs to function at peak levels.

Price & Multi-level Marketing Company (MLM) vs. Non-MLM

Starting with 310 Shake, it comes in at a good overall price of $68 for a 28-serving package. That comes out to $2.43 per shake serving, a quite economical figure.

In contrast, a container of Isagenix Shake is $53.27 for only 14 servings (since a recommended serving is 2 scoops). That means that you’ll have to keep ordering pretty often! That brings you to about $3.80 per shake serving, but it also means that you’re going to need to order twice a month, which isn’t convenient.

Now the above IsaLean Shake pricing is for retail pricing, and to purchase that way you can order right on the Isagenix website.

You can also get the shakes cheaper through wholesale pricing by going through an “Independent Isagenix Associate”. This is because Isagenix is a multi-level marketing company (MLM) with a pyramid format, and distributors (or sellers) located all over the US.

While some people don’t mind getting products from an MLM company and doing business through a distributor, it is not always the most convenient or preferred option, as it can seem like you’re paying much more for products and there’s some constant pressure to buy.  

On the flip side, many people like buying from MLMs for the individual attention they receive, along with being able to potentially try some of the products first.

In contrast, 310 is not an MLM, which means you can purchase what you need directly from the company without going through a middle person.We also have customer service representatives available 24/7 by phone, email or live chat for assistance.  

Community and Support to Succeed

Almost as important as the individual products is the support and resources given by each company to its users. Most people seeking to reach a healthier weight and eat cleaner need a lot of direction and help in order to reach their goals.

Both 310 Nutrition and Isagenix have multiple social media pages to help followers connect and gain knowledge about their products, including how to best use the shakes. 310 Shake recipes and Isagenix shake recipes can be found on these social media pages along with other tips and tricks on how to succeed.

Some of the social media sites that both Isagenix and 310 hold pages for users on include Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

On Facebook, 310 has an official 310 Community of followers that is a closed group approaching 400,000 members. According to our 310 Shake Reviews, community members love having access to nutritionists that can help them set personal goals and get the most out of a program using 310 Shakes and other 310 products.

In comparison, Isagenix has many branch-off distributor Facebook pages where users can find resources about recipes and products. There are also Isagenix Challenges to help motivate users to stay on track and users are encouraged to find out more about them through their personal representatives.

Final Verdict: Which Shake Works Best?

User reviews for 310 Shake and Isagenix Shake show that both of these options have helped people slim down… And taste reviews were mostly positive for both shake brands.

While both shakes contain a beneficial amount of protein and fiber, along with necessary nutrients, 310 Shake contains an additional organic superfood blend.

The main difference in these shakes comes down to certain ingredients. Isagenix IsaLean Shakes have a lot of sugar and calories per serving, plus they contain fructose; So, they may not be the best option for a long-term healthy lifestyle shake.

In contrast, 310 Shakes have all-natural ingredients and don’t contain sugar or fructose, so they can be used to help you drop pounds and maintain it after you’ve reached your goals.

There’s also a stark difference in how these shakes are sold (MLM vs. regular e-commerce company), making 310 Shakes cheaper, while still containing high-quality ingredients.

Ready for next steps? Read more 310 Shake comparisons below, shop for 310 weight management supplements, or join the 310 Nutrition Community on Facebook now.

Sources:

1. http://dietshake-reviews.com/shake-reviews/310-shake/
2. http://dietshake-reviews.com/shake-reviews/isagenix-shake/
3. http://dietshake-reviews.com/shake-reviews/310-shake/

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†Price per serving calculated 2/1/17 from price of $51.95 for the French Vanilla Isagenix® with 14 servings in container. Nutrition information taken from http://www.isagenix.com/~/media/product/isalean-shake/isalean-shake-fact-panels/us-en-fact-panel-isalean-shake-can-creamy-french-vanilla.pdf

¹https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21418711

¹http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/295/5/R1370.short

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