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Does Huel count as part of your 5 a day?

Written by Jamie Forbes
Updated over a week ago

No, Huel does not count as one of your 5-a-day under UK or EU guidelines.


Why not?

The 5-a-day recommendation refers specifically to whole fruits and vegetables, not processed or fortified foods — even if they contain similar nutrients.


What Huel does provide:

Although it doesn’t count toward your 5-a-day, Huel still delivers:
• All 26 essential vitamins and minerals
• Both soluble and insoluble fibre
Phytonutrients, probiotics, and more

It’s a nutritionally complete option, but it’s still beneficial to include whole fruits and vegetables in your diet.

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