Magic Bullet vs Nutri Ninja — Clear Comparison and Buyers Guide

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A number of persons have in recent times been paying closer attention to their diet and that of their families. Maybe because the ‘stay at home’ requirement has given them more time to think of, and prepare healthier meals. Or it could be the very opposite, maybe you are more of an on the go person who wants the best from your meals but have very little time to prepare them. Whatever the reasons, people are putting a lot more effort into their food choices which include adding more fruits and vegetables to their diet.
A big part of this healthy meal preparation — which includes fast food on the go, is blending shakes, smoothies, sauces, acai bowls, etc. Blending is the best way to get all your nutrients from fruits and vegetables, especially if you are not a huge fan of either. Combining the various fruits and vegetables not only gives you what you are aiming for in terms of vitamins and minerals but a combination of exquisite tastes that your tastebuds will absolutely love!
Of course, this comes with the need for a blender, and more and more consumers are finding that a bullet blender is ideal for these purposes.
The Magic Bullet and the Nutri Ninja are among the most popular single serve bullet blenders on the market and among those drawing big attention from buyers. So now the questions new shoppers are asking are — which should I buy? What is the difference between them?

Magic Bullet                                    Nutri Ninja

                                 

Bullet blenders can make your life in the kitchen so much easier because they are easy to use and have a remarkable power to get the job done just right. In this buyer’s guide, we will seek to give you enough information that will clear up any questions you may have and give you full insights on both blenders so you can choose with more knowledge and understanding regarding the functions and benefits of both. 

Why Bullet Blenders Are Sought After

Bullet blenders are personal or single serve blenders resembling a bullet. As the name suggests, they are powerful and fast when compared to standard blenders, thus the reason they are considered among the best. Because they are single serve blenders most come with a blending jar that makes single servings. That jar can then be converted into a cup by simply removing it from the base after blending and adding a drinking lid which is usually a part of the package.

Magic Bullet, which includes Nutribullet blenders are produced by Homeland Housewares, thus having some similarities in terms of designs and functions. While the Nutri Ninja is a brand under the mother-brand, SharkNinja LLC, the same company that produces Ninja Kitchen blenders. Because they are both good brands, consumers sometimes get confused by both brands and find it hard to choose between Magic Bullet and Nutri Ninjas. The two brands have a variety of differences regarding features, price points, and targeted market. We will seek to relieve any confusion and answer your questions so you will be more enlightened.

 All About Magic Bullets

The Magic Bullet Blenders are definitely some of the best personal blenders on the market. Their blending capabilities are extremely good. They are equipped with watts ranging from 200-1200 motor depending on the one chosen. With this power it allows you to blend your smoothies, shakes and bowls to your satisfaction. The higher up you go in wattage the more powerful the blender becomes for blending, chopping, mixing, etc. There are a few models of Magic Bullets to choose from, like the Magic Bullet Blender, Mixer & Mini-Food Processor In-One, the Magic Bullet 17 Piece Set, the Magic Bullet Single Shot Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer System, the Magic Bullet MBR-1701, the Magic Bullet Blender, Small, and the Magic Bullet Personal Blender. You can always check these out and see which from the group appeals to you more.

As mentioned before, and to rid you of any confusion, NutriBullet is different from the Nutri Ninja. The NutriBullet is a part of the family of the Magic Bullets but usually with higher wattage. They could technically be considered the advanced version of the Magic Bullet.

Though the NutriBullet seems to be constantly upgrading, it first came on the market in 2012 following the Magic Bullet which came out round about 2002. The NutriBullet came onto the market technically as an upgrade to Magic Bullet having the same basic idea in terms of personal use, but with a much more powerful motor and a larger jar size. Its consistent reliability has won the hearts of persons worldwide and it has become one of the most used appliances in kitchens today.

The NutriBullet is made to crush through fruits and vegetables, tearing through the skin, pulp, and seeds with ease and smoothness. Nutri Bullet blenders are an attractive yet useful piece of an appliance for both the young and the old — just about anyone who wants to eat healthier. One of the main attractions regarding the Nutri Ninja is that it has become known as a “nutrient extractor,” designed to break down the nutrients to make them easier for the body to absorb. Thus squeezing out and retaining all the nutrients in the food you put in it. Below is a list of some of the most popular models of the Magic Bullet.

1. Magic Bullet Personal Blender

But if you are looking for something cheaper yet effective, without all the additions of extra cups, lids, etc., you may want to go with the Magic Bullet Personal Blender.

It is very compact and small and can easily be stored on your kitchen counter. This comes with a power of 250-watts which when in use is paired with a cross blade system to push out wonderfully textured smoothies or shakes in a matter of seconds. Not only is it made for fruit and vegetables but it can also take on your salsa, omelets, guacamole, cheese, and even nuts as it puree, grates, and grinds.

Again, the blending jars double as travel cups by a switch of the lid, and some come with up to 17 pieces depending on the one you opt to purchase. Some Magic Bullets double as both blending and mixing system, again, this is dependent on the one you choose to buy.

It should be noted that each cup uses a brand seal system that locks in freshness with its leak-proof capabilities.

We would, however, not recommend it be used on extremely hard produce as this could cause the blades to become dull while the motor is not powerful enough to chop through without putting pressure on the motor.

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2. Magic Bullet Blender, Mixer & Mini-Food Processor In-One 

Another well sought after Magic Bullet product is the Magic Bullet Blender, Mixer & Mini-Food Processor In-One. The high-speed blending and mixing system chops, whips, blends, and puree your fruit and vegetables in seconds. It also chops onions, minces garlic, grates cheese, and have your spaghetti sauce, salsa, soup, chicken salad, smoothies, shakes, and more done in seconds!

The package comes with 17 pieces to include the power base, 2 blades, 2 cups, 4 mugs, 4 colored comfort lip rings, 2 sealed lids, 2 vented lids, and a recipe book with a variety of food and drinks, smoothies, etc that you can try. The cups are made out of durable high quality lasting plastic. Cups are microwaveable and freezer safe, while the cups and parts are dishwasher safe. Cups range from 18 ounces to 12 ounces.

3. Magic Bullet Dessert Blender

The Magic Bullet Dessert Blender is for preparing desserts from frozen ingredients. You can get your special flavored homemade ice cream and any other treats you feel like whipping up in 10 seconds. It comes powered by a 350-watt motor, a feed tube and barrel, a pusher, and a spout. It is easy to use and the parts are dishwasher safe.

4. Magic Bullet — NutriBullet Blenders

NutriBullet blenders power ranges from 600-watt to 1,700-watt motors. Most models are one speed and are designed with upside-down cups. They are powerfully made to process skins, pulps, seeds, nuts, stems. A NutriBlender gets the job done in approximately 10 seconds. They are single-serve and locks in freshness inside the anti-leak cups. They are cheaper than regular countertop blenders with less or similar power.

NutriBullet blenders come in different models. All models come with at least two cups, two lip rings, two lids, a user manual, and a recipe booklet. Here are some popular ones to take a look at.

 

i. The Original NutriBullet

This comes in three colors, has a 600-watt motor, one speed, an extractor blade, and a 24-ounce capacity. It is designed to effortlessly pulverizes fruits vegetables and nuts. The package includes the power base, 3 cups (1 tall, 2 short), 1 flat blade and 1 emulsifying blade, 2 re-sealable lids, pocket nutritionist, and manual with recipes.

 

ii. The NutriBullet Pro

This has a 900-watt motor making it faster and stronger than the original, but just as simple to use. The pro is able to handle whole foods like hard fruits, nuts, seeds, carrots, etc. All you need to do is twist and push, and your blend is ready in seconds.  It comes with an extractor blade made to squeeze out and preserve all the nutrients from your food. The extractor blade uses a cyclonic action to handle tough ingredients. It comes with a 900W motor base, an Extractor Blade, a 32 oz. Cup, a 24 oz. Cup, a To-Go Lid, a Lip Ring, a Lip Ring with Handle, a Recipe Book and a user manual, and a nutrition pocket manual. Cups are BPA-free and dishwasher safe.

 

iii. The NutriBullet Balance

This is so advanced that it is Bluetooth enabled! It has a 1,200-watt motor, one speed, that can be changed by the app on your phone which you can download in the Apple App Store or Google Play. The built-in, Bluetooth smart nutrition sensor allows the app to calculate the exact nutritional value of your smoothie and shakes. It also sets and tracks personal nutrition goals, track pantry items, and customize shopping Lists — pretty impressive! It also comes equipped with 2 large cups, 1 Extractor blade, 2 flip-top to-go lids, 2 lip rings, and 1 user guide. The free app features 100’s of customizable recipes. You also get a 1-year warranty.

 

1v. The NutriBullet Rx

This is a hands-free smart technology with a 1,700-watt motor. Making it one of the most powerful on the market. It has an auto start/stop capability. And is equipped with a seven-minute heating cycle for soups and sauces. It comes with 9 pieces to include a 1-liter pitcher, a 30-ounce short cup, a 45 oz Cup with Pitcher Lid, and an extractor blade.

v. The NutriBullet Select

 

The NutriBullet Select has a 950-watt motor base with 3 pre-programmed settings and 5 speeds. The extractor blade is designed to chop, crush, grind and blend your ingredients in quick time. The NutriBullet Select comes with a 28-ounce pitcher that can give you more than one servings of your favorite blend. The pitcher comes with 3 piece lids, while there is also a short cup with a comfort lip ring and a large cup with a nonslip grip. There is also the to-go lid and resealable lid. It is ideal for those on the move.

 

 vi. The Baby Bullet
The Baby Bullet is for preparing your baby’s food. It can make up to one week’s worth of healthy nutritional baby food in less than 5 minutes! It is powered by a 200-watt motor which is just enough to get your baby’s food done. It comes with 6 date dial storage cups, a spatula, 1 short cup, 1 stay fresh resealable lid, a tip-proof tray, power base batch bowl, baby blend blade, milling blade, easy pop silicone batch tray. If you are not sure what to prepare for your little one, it comes with a pocket nutritionist recipe book. Parts are BPA-free and dishwasher friendly.

All About Nutri Ninja

While some persons often get the Nutri Ninja confused with the NutriBullet, they are in fact quite different as mentioned earlier. The Nutri Ninja is produced by SharkNinja LLC, while the NutriBullet is produced by Homeland Housewares.

Like the MagicBullets, Nutri Ninjas comes in various models. Some of these are Ninja BL480D, Nutri Ninja with 1000 Personal Blender, the Ninja BL481C Nutri-Ninja Auto-iQ Blender, the Ninja BL481C Nutri-Ninja Auto-iQ Blender, the Ninja Personal Blender for Shakes, Smoothies, Food Prep, and Frozen Blending, and Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO.

Some of the more popular models are:

1. Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender

 

The Ninja Nutri Pro has become one of the most popular on the market when it comes to personal blenders. That reputation is well-deserved, as the Nutri Ninja Pro stands out among its peers.

It is very compact and carries a powerful 900-watt motor that cuts and crushes to your satisfaction. Throw in some cubes of ice and its stainless steel blades will crush that right in. Not only do the blades crush through ice but also seeds, skins, and stems for a smooth, even consistency. It also crushes through frozen fruit for cold, healthy drinks and smoothies.

There is no complication when it comes to the Ninja Nutri Pro as it only comes with one-speed and no automatic setting. But despite the lacking of automatic settings, it blends your drink superbly! Probably the reason so many persons have made it their favorite when it comes to personal blenders. The Nutri Ninja Pro has 4 unique blades set up in the form of a butterfly pattern that crushes up everything you put in without leaving chunks behind.

This Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender that has received a 4.7-star rating comes with 18 oz. and 24 oz to-go cups with sip and seal lids, in a black and silver finish. It comes with a recipe book that comprises 75 different blends that you can try.  The blender is dishwasher safe and BPA free. It comes with a lifetime warranty on the machine itself, while the cups are not covered. The shipping for replacement is also not covered.

The Nutri Ninja Pro is a great value for your money.

2. Nutri Ninja BL480D Personal Blender— 1000

The Nutri Ninja BL480D Personal Blender— 1000 has a motor powered by 1000 watts. Thus giving it the power to crush through whole fruits, whole vegetables, and ice in a matter of seconds! It has an auto IQ blade technology specifically designed to extract nutrients and vitamins leaving none behind. Thus giving you not only a splendid array of tastes but all the nutrients you need. As the blades extracts, they rotate at high speed liquefying all the ingredients into the perfect smoothie, juice, and acai bowls — just about anything your palet is yearning for. 

The package comes with an 18 oz. cup, a 24 oz.  cup, 2 sip and seal lids, a pro extractor blades, and a recipe book.

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3. Ninja Personal Blender — 700

The Ninja Personal Blender — 700 is powered by 700 watts with pulse technology. Like other Nutri Ninjas of its kind, it comes with the capability to extract nutrients precisely and efficiently. It is able to handle whole fruits and vegetables easily and efficiently without resting between jobs. It is also made to handle frozen fruits by cutting through ice in preparation of your cold summer drink and margaritas! It comes complete with 2 16 oz. cups, 2 Sip & Seal Lids, and a 30-Recipe Inspiration Guide. Parts are dishwasher safe.

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4. Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO — SS101 

The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO has been proven to be one of the best and most powerful single serve blender on the market. It is designed with a SmartTORQUE to power through heavy loads without stalling or the need to stir or shake as you blend. Powered by a 1200-watt motor, this blender cuts through frozen foods, whole fruits, and vegetables to produce thicker smoothies, acai bowls, nut butter, and even your homemade ice cream with the efficiency of a professional! It even crushes ice in a fluffy snowy type of way that is perfect for slushies, ice caps, and margaritas. Its versatility makes it suitable for just about anyone, anywhere.
The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO comes with two identical 24-ounce jars, a 14-ounce Power Nutri Bowl with rotating arms (power paddles) to help push ingredients towards the blades. For convenience, it also comes with two sets of buttons that adjust the time of the blend to match the jar chosen. It has 4 one-touch preset Auto-IQ program buttons for smoothies, extractions, bowls, and spreads. The parts are easy to clean and safe to wash on the top rack of your dishwasher. It comes with a total of 7 pieces.

Magic Bullet vs. the Nutri Ninja

The important thing in blending is getting the job done and getting it done effectively and to your satisfaction. As a result, you want to know that your smoothies are smooth, your icy drink is icy, your puree is well textured, food is chopped to perfection, and grinding is done as required. Let us take a look at both the magic Bullet and the Nutri Ninja and see how they stand up against these tests.

1. Smoothness And Texture

Making Smoothies with Magic Bullet

  • The Magic Bullet is quite fast when it comes to whipping up your special blend of smoothies and shakes and will take just a matter of seconds to get it done. The design of the blades, however, does not allow you to simply wash and throw in your whole fruits and vegetables but rather you will have to spend some time slicing and chopping them before putting them in. Otherwise, it may not blend as smoothly and will leave small unblended portions behind. Thus giving your smoothie somewhat of an uneven texture.

Making Smoothies with Nutri Ninja

  • The Nutri Ninja also makes your choiced smoothies in a matter of seconds. But unlike the Magic Bullet, the blades are specially designed to suck in, chop, blend and puree your whole fruits into smooth particles.  Therefore, no need to chop or slice before putting them in and your smoothies will come out the way it is supposed without any unchopped particles.

2. Ice Crushing Capabilities

How the Magic Bullet Performs with ice

  • Since it is not able to blend whole fruits it is no surprise that the Magic Bullet is also not able to crush whole ice cubes well either. You can have your icy drinks, but it will take more manual labor on your part to crush the cubes before putting them in.  If you are thinking of putting frozen fruits and veggies in, it is best to thaw them out before doing so. Otherwise, the blend will not be as smooth.

How the Nutri Ninja Performs with ice

  • Some Nutri Ninja blenders are made to crush ice. The Nutri Ninja Pro, the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO, and the Nutri Ninja BL480D Personal Blender— 1000 can master whatever amount of ice you put in. Therefore, their ice crushing capability is superb. The blades can also effectively cut through frozen fruits straight from the freezer.

3. Puree

How smooth and creamy is the Magic Bullet

  • The Magic Bullet was made to give you a smooth, creamy blend and that is just what it does. The puree feature of these blenders is extremely impressive, especially that of the Magic Bullet Blender, Mixer & Mini-Food Processor In-One. They are so good at pureeing that it is no surprise that they have come out with the baby bullet.

How smooth and creamy is the Ninja Nutri

  • The Nutri Ninja is less effective in giving you that creamy smoothness as the Magic bullet. When pureeing you can get the job done but it takes a little longer than your regular blending time. If you are willing to put in those extra seconds you may be pleased with the end result.

4. Chopping hard food

How the Magic Bullet performs at chopping whole fruits and veggies

  • Some Magic Bullet blenders like the NutriBullet Pro, and the Nutri Bullet Rx, are equipped for chopping whole foods and do this quite effectively. In fact, they are so good at chopping and blending together that they come quite close to the job done by a food processor. As a result, they have decided to take this up a notch higher by coming out with the NutriBullet Balance and the Magic Bullet Blender — Mixer & Mini-Food Processor In-One.

How the Nutri Ninja performs at chopping whole fruits and veggies

  • Despite the goodness of how the Magic Bullet does its chopping of whole fruits and vegetables, we found the Nutri Ninja does just as good a job and in some cases even better. Carrots, whole apples, and even Irish potatoes can be chopped and liquified in no time.

5. Grinding

How the Magic Bullets stand up with grinding your beans.

  • One of the main features of the Magic Bullet is its ability to grind. If you are looking to grind your coffee beans, this blender is exceptionally good. Coffee lovers need not look any further when it comes to grinding and may find that this is all you need in your kitchen when it comes to grinding.

How the Nutri Ninja stands up with grinding your beans.

  • The Nutri Ninja is less impressive when it comes to grinding beans. This is mainly due to the blade designs. Most grinds are done dry, but the Nutri Ninja is designed for wet grinding. Thus beans seem to be pushed away from the blades instead of drawn in for grinding.

6. Hot Food

How the Magic Bullet stands up against hot foods.

Most blenders are not equipped to handle hot foods. In general Magic Bullet is among them. However, to solve this issue they have come out with the NutriBullet Rx which is specially designed with an auto start/stop capability and equipped with a seven-minute heating cycle for soups and sauces. 

How the Nutri Ninja stands up against hot foods.

  • The Nutri Ninja is also not very equipped to give you hot soups or drinks. While it can to an extent produce warm soups it is not fully equipped to give it to you at the temperature that you may desire. Also, though the cups are durable, they are not specifically designed for hot beverages and so there may be some wear over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q. Is the NutriBullet and the Nutri Ninja the same?

A. No, they are two different blenders. The Magic Bullet and Nutribullet blenders are from the same family and are produced by Homeland Housewares. The NuriBullet is actually an upgrade to the original Magic bullets and came on the market in 2012, 10 years after the Magic Bullet made its debut. Thus having some similarities in terms of designs and functions. While the Nutri Ninja is a different entity from a different company under the mother-brand, SharkNinja LLC, the same company that produces Ninja Kitchen blenders.

Q. Which bullet blender is best?

A. Both the Magic Bullet and the Nutri Ninja are two great options.  If you are looking for a cheaper option that gets the job done in seconds, then one of the Magic Bullets would be for you. The Nutri Ninja is durable, reliable, and effective but is more expensive than the magic bullet.

Q. Which Nutri Ninja bullet is the best?

A. My personal favorite is the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO — SS101 because of the SmartTORQUE which allows it to power through heavy loads without stalling.  I also like the fact that it is powered by a 1200-watt motor, which allows it to cut through frozen foods, whole fruits, and vegetables to produce thicker smoothies, acai bowls, nut butter, and homemade ice cream with efficiency.

Q. Which Magic Bullet is the best?

A. Any of the NutriBullets — the NutriBullet Pro, NutriBullet Balance, NutriBullet Rx, and NutriBullet Select are among my favorites when it comes to Magic Bullets based on their power and capabilities.

In Conclusion:

Which is Better, Magic Bullet, or Nutri Ninja?

 

We are back where we started — which of the two — Magic Bullet or Nutri Ninja is better? If I give you a direct answer then I would be giving you my personal opinion which I already did earlier. So overall, the better would be dependent on what you want from your blender. It depends on how often you plan to use your blender, it depends on what you want from your blender, and it depends on the budget you have to spend on a blender.

Both brands are really great brands and so it is best to look at the list above and see what each offers in order to decide. What is best for me may not be best for you. Though I claim the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO — SS101 as my favorite, I am absolutely fascinated with the NutriBullet Balance from the Magic Bullet family. In fact, I intend to invest in one ASAP! The app feature is ideal for my daily routine of watching my weight and since it has a 1,200-watt motor it is powerful and efficient. I love that! The built-in Bluetooth smart nutrition sensor allows the app to calculate the exact nutritional value of my smoothie and shakes. It can also set and track my personal nutrition goals — of course, it is a must-have! But then again… that me!

So again, ‘better’ is dependent on you, and what you want from your blender.

 

 

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