Review

AG1 vs Huel 2026: Which is Actually Worth Buying?

Alex MorganLongevity Researcher · About the author

Reviewed by the BioAgeIQ Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Updated: February 2026·9 min read

AG1 and Huel are both marketed as all-in-one daily nutrition — but they're fundamentally different products. AG1 is a micronutrient and adaptogen powder. Huel is a complete meal replacement with macros. Choosing between them depends on what problem you're actually trying to solve.

BioAgeIQ Verdict

AG1 for supplements. Huel for meal replacement. They're barely competing.

AG1 and Huel serve different primary purposes. AG1 is a supplement covering micronutrient gaps and providing probiotics. Huel is a macronutrient-complete meal replacement. Many people use both — but if you can only choose one, know what you're optimizing for.

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✓ Pros

Both convenient daily nutrition solutions
Both third-party tested
Huel: excellent macro balance, protein, and fiber
AG1: superior micronutrient profile and adaptogen content
Huel: more filling and calorie-dense (actual meal)

✗ Cons

AG1: $99/month for what is largely a supplement
Huel: less focus on longevity-specific micronutrients
Neither replaces whole food entirely

Category	Details
AG1 price	$99/month
Huel price	~$50-60/month for daily use
AG1 calories	50 kcal per serving
Huel calories	400 kcal per serving (Black)
AG1 protein	2g per serving
Huel protein	40g per serving (Black)
Primary use	AG1: supplements / Huel: meal replacement
Best combined	Yes — AG1 + Huel covers both bases

What Each Product Is Actually For

AG1 is a supplement. At 50 calories per serving, it provides virtually no macronutrients — it's designed to cover vitamin, mineral, probiotic, and adaptogen gaps in your diet, not to feed you. Huel is a meal replacement. With 400 calories, 40g of protein, and a complete amino acid profile, it can genuinely replace a meal.

The confusion arises because both are often marketed as "all-in-one daily nutrition" solutions. They're complementary, not competing.

Head-to-Head: Micronutrients

AG1 wins decisively here. Its 75-ingredient formula covers vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients in meaningful doses. Huel includes vitamins and minerals but the focus is on macros. If micronutrient optimization is your goal, AG1 is the better tool.

Head-to-Head: Macronutrients

Huel wins decisively. AG1 provides 2g protein and essentially no fat or complex carbohydrate — it's not a meal. Huel provides a complete nutritional profile suitable for meal replacement.

Head-to-Head: Value

Huel wins. At $50-60/month for daily use vs. AG1's $99/month, Huel provides far more food and nutrition per dollar. If budget is a concern, Huel + a basic multivitamin from Thorne (~$55+25=$80/month total) provides better value than AG1 alone at $99/month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I take both AG1 and Huel?

Many people do — AG1 for micronutrient coverage in the morning, Huel for a quick meal replacement at lunch. Together they provide good macro and micro coverage. Cost is ~$150/month for both.

Can Huel replace AG1?

Not for micronutrients — Huel's vitamin/mineral profile isn't as comprehensive as AG1's. But Huel + a quality multivitamin covers more nutritional bases than AG1 alone, often at lower cost.

Which tastes better?

Both have improved significantly. AG1's earthy-sweet flavor is pleasant. Huel Black's chocolate and vanilla flavors are genuinely enjoyable. Huel has the edge for taste variety with multiple flavors.