- Which is better for someone who is vegan or dairy-free?
- The organic plant-based powder. It uses pea and rice protein and is certified vegan, while the Slate Milk shake is made from ultrafiltered milk and only removes the lactose.
- Which gives more protein per serving?
- The Slate Milk shake, at 30g per can. The powder's protein figure is listed as 21g, 23g or 25g depending on where you read it, so check the label before you rely on a number.
- Is the Slate Milk shake worth the price?
- At $11.99 at Target as of November 6, 2026, it is cheap per can for 30g of protein with no mixing. The powder's price has swung from $23.76 to $49.95 since October 29, 2026, so compare per serving before deciding.
- Which is better for cooking or hot drinks?
- The powder. It is designed for hot beverages, cooked foods and pancakes, and comes in chocolate fudge, vanilla bean and peanut butter. The shake is a ready-to-drink can best served cold.
- Does either contain artificial sweeteners?
- The Slate Milk shake uses sucralose and stevia (Reb M). The powder says it has no artificial sweeteners, fillers or gums, though Vedge buyers ask for fewer thickeners.
- Which has more ratings?
- The powder, with 4.7 out of 5 from 4,823 ratings. The shake has 4.9 out of 5 but from only 516 ratings.
