Last updated: 14 September 2026. Every figure in this Huel vs real food comparison was priced on huel.com and tesco.com on 7 September 2026.
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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The shake costs 56p more than the sandwich
I have been drinking Huel for years, so Huel vs real food is not a thought experiment in this house. Instead it is what happens at about half past twelve on a working Tuesday. So I priced both sides properly. A Huel Powder meal costs £1.59 at Huel's own subscription price, while the cheese sandwich I would otherwise make costs £1.03 at Tesco. Then I checked what happens to that £1.59 when you order one bag instead of two, because delivery quietly changes the answer.
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