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Having tried soylent in powder form before, I came to the conclusion that on the 3D scales of convenience, taste, and price, it just wasn't far enough in the de
by ph0rque 11y ago
Having tried soylent in powder form before, I came to the conclusion that on the 3D scales of convenience, taste, and price, it just wasn't far enough in the desirable region (low price, high convenience, and good taste) that I was ready to buy any more of it.
With Soylent 2.0, that seems to have changed: it's more convenient (no more mixing needed) EDIT: but higher-priced. I'm looking forward to trying it again (not until it's generally available, though). Hopefully the taste has improved, as well.
- gh02t 11y ago> Hopefully the taste has improved Yeah, to me the powder is absolutely wretched tasting on its own without adding stuff. I've heard people say they like it plain, but I gag just thinking about it.
- ph0rque 11y agoI didn't have any negative feelings toward the taste of soylent 1.x. However, I did realize just how much I enjoy the taste of real, good food.
- Someone1234 11y agoHow do you figure this is lower priced? Seems like a massive price increase to me.
- ph0rque 11y agoWasn't it $3+ per meal before? EDIT: You're right, you need 1 and 2/3 of a bottle to drink the equivalent of a meal... sneaky sneaky, Soylent!
- dangrossman 11y agoThe powder was $9.11 per 2000 calories on subscription. The drinks are $12.10 per 2000 calories.
- ccarter84 11y agoThat's...significantly more expensive than I thought it would be per day.
- dangrossman 11y agoSome quick comparisons: 2000 calories in Big Macs: $17.87 at a US McDonalds 2000 calories in SlimFast meal replacement shakes: $13.13 at Wal-Mart 2000 calories in SlimFast powder: $8.94 at Wal-Mart
- Someone1234 11y ago> 2000 calories in Big Macs: $17.87 at a US McDonalds How did you get that? According to McDonald's own nutritional information [1], you'd consume 1,070 calories per medium meal. Via: Big Mac: 530 calories Medium Fries: 340 calories Medium Drink: 200 Calories In order for your maths to work each meal has to cost $8.94. The most expensive medium big mac meal I can find is $8.03 in DC, or $16 for your 2K calories. [0] http://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/mcdonalds-prices/ http://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/mcdonalds-prices/ [1] http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/full_menu/full_menu_explorer.html http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/full_menu/full_menu_expl...
- dangrossman 11y agoI divided 2000 calories by the calories in a Big Mac and multiplied by the average price of a Big Mac in the US in July 2015. This calculation does not depend on the cost of foods that aren't Big Macs.
- adamcharnock 11y agoOr – for a more traditional comparison – cooking. I live in a house of 8 where we order food communally, last month my food bill was £93.35 ($145.50), so $4.85/day for three (subjectively very healthy) meals. Not your typical setup, but still perhaps of interest.
- Vraxx 11y agoI just looked at their $ per kCal that they displayed under your currently selected order option and compared it to the same number for the powder. I do dislike swapping around serving sizes and stuff though since it's mostly arbitrary.