ZOIC Nutrition Drink Belgian Chocolate (Pack of 24)

ZOIC Nutrition Drink compared to Slim Fast Low Carb

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Here is a comparative of the Nutrition Facts showing ZOIC first on the left and Slim Fast Low Carb second on the right:



Calories: 110 - 190

Calories from Fat: 10 - 80

Saturated Fat: 0.5g - 1.5g

Trans Fat: 0g - 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg - 15mg

Sodium: 230mg - 260mg

Potassium: 230mg - 550mg

Total Carbohydrate: 5g - 6g

Dietary Fiber: 3g - 4g

Sugars: 1g - 1g

"Net Carbs:" 2g - 2g

Protein: 21g - 20g



The vitamins/minerals are somewhat similar in these two drinks and can be found on the Nutrition Facts on the cans. The biggest difference is that Slim Fast Low Carb has about 73% more calories and 70 more Fat calories per drink.



The taste which I was concerned about when I order my first case of 24 drinks is similar with the main difference that the Slim Fast Low Carb has a smoother creamier texture. I experimented with adding about 80 calories of cream to a ZOIC drink and it definitely acquired a smoother creamier texture. The overall taste of both drinks in my opinion is a good taste; but not a great taste. I would give these products a 4.5 rating if I could.



The Slim Fast Low Carb drink with its extra 70 more calories from Fat seems to satisfy my hunger perhaps 30 minutes longer than the ZOIC drink (without any cream added). ZOIC's package states "meal complement & snack replacement" not a meal replacement; in other words it seems logical that one would add a small portion of other healthful food to make it a meal.



Both drinks refrain from adding any sugar or sugar alcohols (make sure you are comparing Slim Fast "Low Carb" and not other Slim Fast drinks which do have sugar added). Both drinks are free from Trans Fat.



I like to use both drinks to give me variety in taste and calories. The ZOIC drink at only 110 calories is a good choice when I want less calories and less fat calories; perhaps when a planned meal time has to be pushed back in time by a couple of hours. If I need something to skip a meal then I will usually choose Slim Fast Low Carb.



Both of these "Low Carb" drinks are good to have on hand in the refrigerator so you can choose 110 or 190 calories versus some other super-sized 500 plus calorie item that may be in the refrigerator too.

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