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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-08-17 · 3 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Shakes (RTD) · 3 waves · n=216 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 25% | 18 of 72 |
| Claude | 10% | 7 of 72 |
| Gemini | 8% | 6 of 72 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 18% | 13 of 72 | |
| 2026-08-13 | 11% | 8 of 72 | -7 points |
| 2026-08-17 | 14% | 10 of 72 | +3 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“It gives you **35 g protein** *plus* fiber, balanced carbs/fats, and 27 vitamins and minerals—so it is more useful as an actual grab-and-go meal, not just a protein hit.”
“It gives you a legitimately high **35 g protein** *and* a full 400-calorie meal with fiber plus 27 essential vitamins and minerals—much more useful if you can only keep one RTD around.”
“Each bottle has **400 calories, 35 g plant protein, at least 6 g fiber, and 27 vitamins/minerals**.”
“- **Huel Black:** Worth it if high protein and lower carbs matter to you.”
“* **Huel Black Edition RTD** (35g protein meal replacement)”
“- **400 calories, 35 g protein, at least 6 g fiber**, and a full vitamin/mineral profile—substantial enough to stand in for breakfast or lunch.”
“Higher protein, meaningful calories and fiber; vegan and gluten-free.”
“It’s vegan and has no artificial sweeteners.”
“It gives you **35 g protein** *plus* fiber, balanced carbs/fats, and 27 vitamins and minerals—so it is more useful as an actual grab-and-go meal, not just a protein hit.”
“* **Alternative:** If you want more protein, they also offer **Huel Black Edition RTD**, which packs **35g of protein** (400 calories) and is gluten-free.”
77 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Huel Black Edition Ready-to-Drink. It has 35g protein but is also a genuinely filling, nutritionally complete meal: 400 calories, at least 6g fiber, and 27 essential vitamins and minerals.”
“It's the better single pick: a genuinely filling 400-calorie meal shake with 35g protein, fiber, and 27 essential vitamins/minerals—so it works better than a protein-only drink when you need convenient nutrition.”
“If you want more protein, they also offer **Huel Black Edition RTD**, which packs **35g of protein** (400 calories) and is gluten-free.”
“Huel Black Edition RTD (35g protein meal replacement)”
“Huel Black Edition RTD ranks among top meal supplement shakes for 2026 and supplies 40g of protein in 400 calories for a complete meal replacement”
“I would be cautious about using Huel Black as multiple daily meals long-term. In October 2025, Consumer Reports reported that one serving of Huel Black Edition tested at 6.3 micrograms of lead.”
“cheaper than regular Huel Powder or Huel Black”
“and Huel Black costs **$2.65 per meal**”
“If you currently use Huel Black: First consider stepping down to regular Huel Powder or Huel Essential. Huel Black is $2.65/meal”
“Huel Black RTD is more of a 400-calorie meal replacement.”
“In October 2025, Consumer Reports tested Huel Black Edition Chocolate and reported 6.3 micrograms of lead and 9.2 micrograms of cadmium per serving, recommending against routine use of that tested product... nevertheless, the conflicting re”
“In 2025 Consumer Reports flagged Huel Black Edition and many other plant-based shakes for lead, so it's worth checking third-party testing info across whichever brand you choose, not just Huel.”
“I would be cautious about making **Huel Black Edition** an everyday, multiple-servings-per-day habit. Consumer Reports' October 2025 testing reported one serving at **6.3 μg lead** and **9.2 μg cadmium**.”
“A 2025 Consumer Reports test found that one serving of Huel Black Edition powder had 6.3 µg lead and 9.2 µg cadmium; CR characterized the cadmium result as above its daily level of concern.”
“In Consumer Reports' 2025 testing, one serving of **Huel Black Edition** reportedly contained **9.2 micrograms of cadmium**, above the outlet's daily level of concern.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
9 of 77 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| huel.com | 3 |
| target.com | 2 |
| gnc.com | 2 |
| thebetterhealthstore.com | 1 |
| walmart.com | 1 |
| youtube.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Huel (direct) | 33 |
| Costco | 2 |
| Target | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.