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Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-08-13 · 2 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Shakes (RTD) · 2 waves · n=144 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 25% | 12 of 48 |
| Claude | 10% | 5 of 48 |
| Gemini | 8% | 4 of 48 |
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 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“It’s the better one-bottle choice: **35 g protein**, plus meaningful fiber and a full meal’s vitamins/minerals—so it can actually stand in for breakfast or lunch rather than just add protein.”
“It’s the better single choice: **35g protein**, **400 calories**, and at least **6g fiber**—enough to function as an actual convenient meal, not just a protein add-on.”
“- **Why:** 400 calories, **35 g plant protein**, 6–7 g fiber, fats and carbs, plus 27 vitamins/minerals—so it is structured like a meal, not merely a post-workout protein drink.”
“- **Best for high protein / lower-carb preference:** **Black Edition**—40 g protein, but costs more.”
“Huel Black is currently listed from $2.65 per meal on subscription and provides 40 g protein per meal”
“**Huel Black** is **$2.65 per meal on subscription** and has 40g protein”
“** It’s the better actual *protein shake*: 42g of high-quality dairy protein for 230 calories, versus Huel Black RTD’s 35g protein but 400 calories because it’s really a meal replacement.”
“- **Best overall / high protein:** **Huel Black RTD** — 400 cal, 35 g protein; vegan and intended for breakfast or lunch replacement.”
“This promotion includes high-protein meal-replacement RTDs like the **Huel Black Edition RTD 4-packs** (which feature 35g of plant-based protein).”
“It has **400 calories, 35 g plant protein, at least 6 g fiber, and 27 vitamins/minerals**—a much more meal-like profile than typical “protein shakes.”
51 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“If weight gain is your goal, Black Edition Ready-to-Drink from Huel fits the bill — each 16.9-ounce serving contains a whopping 400 calories and 35 grams of protein.”
“Huel Black Edition RTD — supplies 40g of protein in 400 calories for a complete meal replacement, covering both macronutrients and many micronutrients so it works as a full meal.”
“**Buy: Huel Black Edition Ready-to-Drink** if you want one bottle that can actually stand in for breakfast or lunch.”
“**Buy Huel Black Edition Ready-to-Drink** if you want a genuine, high-protein **meal replacement**, not merely a protein drink.”
“**My pick: Huel Black Edition Ready-to-Drink.** It's the best fit if you want a *real meal replacement* rather than just a protein supplement: about **400 calories, 35 g protein, and at least 6 g fiber**, plus a broad vitamin/mineral profil”
“Watch out for warehouse deals too — Costco has periodically offered discounted Huel Black Edition multi-packs, so even sticking with Huel can sometimes be cheaper through bulk retail deals.”
“**Huel Black** is **$2.65 per meal on subscription** and has 40g protein”
“Huel Black is currently listed from $2.65 per meal on subscription and provides 40 g protein per meal”
“**Huel Black:** **$2.65/meal**”
“Huel Black Edition or standard Huel Powder, the best cheaper *like-for-like* option is **Soylent Complete Meal Powder**. A 70-meal one-time bundle is currently about **$2.10 per 400-calorie meal**, versus Huel Powder at **$2.21** and Black ”
“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.”
“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**.”
“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.”
“Even if you opt for Huel's high-protein Black Edition RTD, it still forces you to drink 400 calories to get 35g of protein.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
5 of 51 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| target.com | 2 |
| thebetterhealthstore.com | 1 |
| huel.com | 1 |
| gnc.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Huel (direct) | 22 |
| Target | 1 |
| Costco | 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.