Nutrition editorSaturo is an Austrian meal replacement drink. One 400ml bottle is built to stand in for a full meal. This review covers what it actually tastes like, what it costs, how it stacks up against Huel Black Edition, Soylent and Ka’Chava, and whether it is worth ordering if you live outside Europe.
What Is Saturo?
Saturo makes ready-to-drink complete food in Austria. The 400ml bottles are designed to replace a full meal, not supplement one. Founded in 2017, the company says it has sold more than 5 million meals since launch, a figure it states itself rather than one verified by a third party.
Each bottle packs 400 kcal, 36 grams of protein, 18 grams of fat, 7.7 grams of fiber and 26 vitamins and minerals into a formula with only 1 to 1.5 grams of naturally occurring sugar and nothing added. Saturo positions itself against Soylent, the original American complete food brand, and the comparison comes up constantly in community discussions about which one tastes better and which one actually fills you up.
Saturo Key Facts at a Glance
Before the full breakdown, here is the fast version for anyone comparing Saturo against other complete food drinks.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Ready-to-drink meal replacement, 400ml bottle |
| Calories per bottle | 400 kcal |
| Protein per bottle | 36 g |
| Fat / Fiber / Sugar | 18 g fat, 7.7 g fiber, 1.0-1.5 g sugar (no added sugar) |
| Price per 6-pack | $30.99 (about EUR 26.34) |
| Price per bottle | About $5.17 |
| Flavors | Cocoa, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Cappuccino, Natural |
| Dietary tags | 100% vegan (RTD line), sugar-free, lactose-free (confirmed on Saturo’s own FAQ) |
| Independent rating | Around 4 out of 5 on Trustpilot, roughly 222 reviews |
These numbers come directly from Saturo’s own product pages and a cross-check against independent reviews and Trustpilot sentiment, not from marketing copy alone.
How Does Saturo Taste and Feel?
Saturo comes in six flavors: Cocoa, Vanilla, Strawberry, Banana, Cappuccino and Natural, which is a wider range than most complete food brands offer in a ready-to-drink format. The texture is smoother than a typical powder-based shake because the formula is designed and bottled as a finished drink rather than mixed by the customer.
People who have tried both Saturo and Mana, a similar European complete food brand, describe Saturo as having a more neutral taste that leans less milky and less creamy. That matches what independent reviewers report: strong texture scores and praise for flavor variety, especially in the newer powder formula version.
The taste is not universally loved. Some Trustpilot reviewers who have used Saturo for a while say the flavors are not as good as they used to be, particularly strawberry and the natural variant. That kind of drift is common in reformulated products, so it is worth trying a taster pack before committing to a full case in one flavor.
How Much Does Saturo Cost?
A 6-pack of 400ml Saturo bottles costs $30.99, which works out to roughly $5.17 per bottle, or about EUR 26.34 for the same 6-pack in the European store. Subscribing to deliveries knocks an extra 10 percent off every order. That lowers the per-bottle price further for anyone who drinks Saturo often.
New customers can also buy a taster pack with all six flavors in one box before committing to a full case. That is worth doing given the flavor consistency complaints mentioned above. Compared with a $10 to $15 fast food meal, Saturo lands in the mid-range for convenience nutrition, cheaper per meal than most delivery food but more expensive than cooking from scratch.
Saturo vs Huel Black Edition vs Soylent vs Ka’Chava
Saturo is one of several complete food brands competing for the same “skip a meal without skipping nutrition” use case. Huel Black Edition is a powder you mix yourself with a higher protein count per serving, Soylent is the original American ready-to-drink brand Saturo gets compared to constantly, and Ka’Chava is a lower-calorie superfood shake built more around micronutrient density than raw calories.
| Brand | Calories per serving | Protein per serving | Price per serving | Vegan option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturo (RTD) | 400 kcal | 36 g | About $5.17 | Yes |
| Huel Black Edition (powder) | Around 400 kcal | Around 40 g | Around $2.65 on subscription | Yes |
| Soylent (RTD) | Varies by product line | Varies by product line | Around $2 to $4 | Yes |
| Ka’Chava | 240 kcal | 25 g | Around $4.00 on subscription | Yes |
Huel Black Edition wins on raw cost per serving because it ships as a powder you mix yourself, which is always cheaper than a pre-bottled drink. Saturo’s advantage is convenience: no shaker, no mixing, no clumping, just a finished bottle. Ka’Chava sits in a different category entirely, closer to a superfood supplement than a full meal replacement given its lower calorie count. Soylent remains the closest direct comparison in both format and positioning, which is why reviewers keep putting the two brands side by side.
Is Saturo Worth It? Pros and Cons
Worth it. That is the short answer for anyone who wants a truly ready-to-drink meal replacement and is willing to pay a convenience premium over mixing their own powder. It is a harder sell for anyone on a tight per-meal budget, since powder-based competitors like Huel work out cheaper per serving.
Pros
- Genuinely ready to drink, no shaker or mixing required
- Six flavors is more variety than most RTD competitors offer
- 36 grams of protein and 7.7 grams of fiber per bottle is a strong macro profile for a single-serving drink
- Vegan option available alongside the standard formula
- Taster pack lets you sample all flavors before buying a full case
Cons
- More expensive per serving than powder-based alternatives like Huel Black Edition
- Some long-time customers report flavor quality has slipped compared to earlier formulations
- A handful of Trustpilot reviews mention bottles without a fully airtight seal, which can cause leaking in transit
- Customer service reviews became less consistent after Saturo switched shipping carriers
Saturo holds an aggregate rating of around 4 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from roughly 222 reviews, which is solid but not spotless. Most negative reviews cluster around shipping and flavor consistency. Few, if any, target the nutritional value of the product itself.
Is Saturo Available in the US?
Yes, Saturo ships to the US through its own dedicated saturo.com/en-us storefront, with pricing shown in US dollars separately from the EU store. The brand has sold in the US since October 2018, so it is not a new or untested entrant to the market, and its products are also listed on Amazon.com through an official SATURO storefront for buyers who prefer ordering there.
If you would rather buy from a US-based brand with faster domestic shipping, Huel Black Edition and Soylent are both easier to source in the US and are worth comparing on the table above before you decide.
Saturo Review FAQ
Is Saturo vegan?
Yes, Saturo offers a vegan version of its ready-to-drink meal replacement alongside its standard formula. Check the specific flavor and product line on the current storefront, since not every flavor is guaranteed to be vegan at every point in time.
Is Saturo lactose-free?
Yes, Saturo confirms on its own FAQ page that all of its ready-to-drink products are lactose-free. The only exception in the wider product line is the whey-based powder, which contains a small amount of lactose, so stick to the RTD bottles or plant-based powder if lactose is a concern.
How long does Saturo keep you full?
Saturo is designed to replace a full meal, and its 36 grams of protein and 7.7 grams of fiber per bottle are the two macronutrients most responsible for satiety. Reviewers and everyday users commonly report feeling full for three to five hours after a bottle, though individual results vary with body size and activity level, and this is a user-reported pattern rather than a lab-tested claim.
Can you buy Saturo in the US?
Yes, Saturo has its own saturo.com/en-us storefront with US dollar pricing, and it has shipped to the US since October 2018. Its products are also available through an official SATURO storefront on Amazon.com, so US buyers have more than one direct purchase option.
