I have always loved my Vitamix. It is more than just a blender….I use it to grind up flax seeds, herbs, grains….pretty much anything. So, when I heard about the Nutri-Bullet being similar to a Vitamix, it peaked my curiosity because I am always on the lookout for solutions for my clients who cannot afford to invest in a Vitamix.
When Marie bought a Nutri-Bullet, we decided to put it to the test and compare it to my Vitamix. Here are the results:
It made a great smoothie, and it ground up everything very well. I did notice a few tiny chunks when I tasted it, but it was just a bit that had sunk to the bottom of the container. The rest of it was very smooth!
I love the paperback booklets that come with the Nutri-Bullet. They are loaded with tons of useful information, everything from how to pick out ripe produce to all sorts of smoothie recipes.
Marie has been using it regularly now and finds it will grind up leafy greens and goji berries much better than the standard kitchen blender she had been using. She loves how the milling blade will grind up flax seeds into flax meal- so easily!
Overall, I think it is a good, inexpensive option for someone who wants an easy way to make smoothies and other blended recipes.
Update: We wanted to compare the two machines in their ability to grind grains into flour. We used 1 cup of whole brown rice for our test and ground it into flour with both machines. Here are the results:
- The Vitamix (using the dry container) was a bit more finely ground and did not heat the flour very much.
- The NutriBullet was a little more coarsely ground and did heat up the flour considerably. It was hot after grinding for about a minute. This may cause a loss of some nutrients, depending on the temperature level. The machine was on high speed for about a minute.
In summary, the NutriBullet is very similar to the Vitamix and works very well for grinding grains and produce. The differences we found between the Vitamix and the NutriBullet are minor and we believe it is still a very good option for anyone seeking a healthy lifestyle.
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I bought a Nutribullet in June 2013 and uses it once a day almost every day, exactly as recommended. I followed the manufacturers directions on using it and cleaning it to a "T". Just last week it started to act up. When I turn the cup to switch it off, the cup comes off but the rotary wheel on the unit keep whizzing – it's supposed to stop automatically. Then I noticed a black liquid (oil) leaking from the actual blade unit. I called and the woman at customer service last week and went through a long-winded procedure of trying different things to see if it would work correctly again. It doesn't.The unit doesn’t turn on unless you really lean on the cup and hold it in a certain way and the blade leaks oil. I've been without it a week now and since I bought it for health problems (I have a digestive disorder), I am really missing it. When the Nutribullet worked, it was excellent for what I needed but I did not expect that it would give me problems less than 5 months after I bought it. I also purchased a warranty with the unit. This morning I called their custome care number and told them that it does not work and it needs to be replaced. I was told that they will mail me a pre-paid mailing label/box to rteturn the unit for inspection. It will take 1 to 2 weeks for me to receive it!!!! I've already been without it a week. Then when I mail the unit back for inspection, I need to call them back that day and let them know and only then will they send me a replacement. If on inspection and cleaning, they find that the unit works, they will charge me 49.50 dollars for the replacement!!! This is outrageous! It is not a customer-focused solution and really makes a ridiclulous big drawn out drama out of what should be so simple. It will be at least a month before I have my replacement and even at that, it is not straightforward (I've already made 2 lengthy calls to customer service). I want to reiterate that when it works, the Nutribullet is a good economical choice as an alternative to a Vitamix BUT not when something goes wrong and their customer service back up is dreadful. After I got off the phone from them, I googled "nutribullet customer service reviews" and got a whole heap of return results from different websites all citing the same issues that I have experienced – both with the unit itself and also their crappy customer service. For example e.g. http://www.complaintslist.com/appliances/nutribullet/
I am now off to invest in a Vitamix. I googeld "Nutribullet Versus Vitamix" and this is how I found your website. I can't really afford it but as far as my health goes, I can't afford not to, especially after getting used to using the Nutribullet as part of my nutrition program and managing my illness. The old saying rings true for me this morning "but cheap, buy twice". I don't know anything about Blendtec but I just wanted your community to be aware of the problems surrounding the Nutribullet. It's such a shame as it is great value and the concept is wonderful – but only if it works! I would rather spend a bit more money and have a unit that is reliable, good quality and has good customer service policies and back-up in place. I hope this helps!
I have owned a VitaMix for over 12 yrs and my daughter owns a Blendtec. The VitaMix has a slightly higher speed (35,000rpm to 28,000rpm) and a manual speed dial. The Blendtec has several buttons for different cycles, allowing people to press a button to run through a predefined cycle, but has no fixed speed or dial. There is a button to press that will run at a specific speed, but it is not as easy as the VitaMix to set. Most people who want to set-it-and-forget it will prefer the Blentec. Those who want to do-it-themselves will prefer the VitaMix. The new, more expensive VitaMix series has three preset buttons for a built-in cycle, but this machine is substantially more expensive than the Blendtec. Also the Blendtec has a smaller – read lower – container and will fit under most cabinets, while the VitaMix offers an optional and smaller contatiner.
Craig,
Thanks for the comparison info about the Blendtec. We will do a video comparison soon to see what we think about it.
I've used Vitamix blenders for the last 20 years. The Nutribullet looks appealing to me for travel purposes. Is it as loud as the Vitamix? I'll buy a Blendtec because they are quieter – when my current Vitamix breaks. (They all do. So do wheatgrass juicers and blenders. It just happens eventually.)
The newer VitaMix machines are much quieter, but still not silent.
I have a magic bullet and like how easy it is to use and put away. I was thinking of getting a Vita Mix because of its ability to break foods down at the cell level. Then I saw the Ultra Bullet and it claims to do the same. Does it? That's basically all I want it for…for the nutrition in breaking the cells of plants. I don't need to make soups, etc. What do you think?
Thanks!
Chris
Dear Chris,
Thanks for the response, & great question. The answer is YES, most high powered blenders like NutriBullet, Vitamix, & Blendtec Blenders break down the plant cell walls. This is great because it helps your body asimilate those nutrients faster.
Be Well,
Pure Vitality
I own the Nutribullet, and although it works beautifully when it works, after one month and having it work one day, it stopped working for no apparent reason the next. I have read so many complaints about their customer service, I decided not to bother sending it back and took it apart to see how it's made and why it stopped working. Couple of things:
1) There is almost no way to avoid leaks every time. I was extremely careful knowing this was an issue before I bought it. I not only did not overfill it and tightened the blade carefully and tightly, I underfilled it with water only going at most halfway between the bottom and max fill line. Still had leaks at times.
2) There is a clear plastic lining around what I call the drum of the device (where the blade sits when you attach the cup to use it). Because you can't avoid some kind of leak with this product, food/liquid seeps between this clear plastic part and the "drum inner shell" and dries onto the sides. This dried food is what causes the plastic activators (the things that make the motor run when you push down on the cup to activate it) to get stuck and not work. There is no way to seal this part of the drum because of these two activators. This is a design flaw. Screwing on the cup and an on/off button would work better.
3) The rubber seals (there are three) that are inside the drum do not seal out liquid so if you have a leak, the liquid is flowing into the part of the unit where the motor resides. I know this happens because when I clean the part, I have to get around and under these, and they simply pop out and pop back into holes. I assume they need these because of the way it's activated (pushing down). Unfortunately, the liquid does eventually seep down and I assume gets to the motor, eventually shorting it out.
I'm no expert. I don't have electrical experience. I don't even know if my assumptions are right. I just took out all the screws and took it apart to look at it and hopefully clean it out to make it work again because I like it that much. The results are great, they really are. But I could never recommend someone buying the Nutribullet based on my experience.
Roz,
Thanks you so much for sharing your experience! It's our shared knowledge as a community that makes us stronger. I'm so sorry you to hear about the poor customer service and the loss of function in your Nutribullet. Obviously, I love mine, and would be equally upset if it just stopped for seemingly no reason. Let us know if it gains it's use back "post op", I am curious if this is a common occurance or an anomaly? Sounds like it's research time! Thanks again for reaching out and sharing this with us!
Be Well,
Marie Crowe
Pure Vitality
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i gather ignoring molly's question is better than no answer at all for you. i disagree, in my mind if you ignore a question it tells me your answer would be disagreeable to what you are trying to accomplish, hence no reply. although i do believe you are genuine and trying to be helpful.
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Hi Charles,
Thanks for pointing out that I did not reply to Molly's question! Somehow I missed it and now have posted a reply. I do not have personal experience with a Blendtec but I've heard it's very similar to a Vitamix. Have you tried one?
I wish to know if any of these machines can liquefy berry seeds? For ex the seeds found in blackberries?
Thanks in advance Mark
Hi Mark! Both the NutriBullet and Vitamix will blend up both blueberries and raspberries completely. Blackberries are the only ones that will have a few seeds that do not blend up completely.
Thank you for this post. I am a person who is looking to use more natural foods but do not have the budget for the Vitamix right now. Your review helped me.
Thank you for this demonstration. I will never replace this Vitamix with a Nutri Mix, but when I travel home to Minnesota or up to Canada to visit my son etc. I end up taking my vita-mix with me and from your demonstration, it tell me that I could bring something smaller that would work close enough that it woud make me happy. Thank you for demonstrating this for everyone.
Great idea, Susan. Yes, I think you will love how the NutriBullet works for traveling. Thanks for stopping by!
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I haven't heard of the smaller nutri bullet, we just got our viatmix in the mail and we love it!
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I've been using the NutriBullet for 17 days now and loving it! One thing about the Nutribullet is that it's great for fruits and vegetable consumptions that you otherwise don't get when chewing. It's small and compact solely for that reason , in my opinion. If your'e going to bake and make purees for your entree and desserts, VitaMix is the way to go – there is a reason why it's so expensive and widely used by professional and amateur chefs alike.
Do you think it will grind grains for flour?
Yes it does! We just tested it and it worked well. It did heat up the flour considerably, but aside from that, we think it is a great alternative to a Vitamix. See the post above for the update.
I love my blendtec! It is as powerful as the vitamix but I think easier to clean due to the shape of the container. It is also a little less expensive than the vitamix. I use mine 3-4 times a day sometimes. I considered the vitamix, but I'm happy with my blendtec. Do you know of the differences between the two?? Just wondered.
Hi Molly,
The BlendTec is very similar to the Vitamix and I am glad you are happy with it. I do not have direct experience with the Blendtec, but from everything I've seen about it, it looks like a quality high speed blender.