# How much does vegan protein powder cost in South Africa?

Source: https://www.healthnews24.co.za/answers/how-much-does-vegan-protein-cost-south-africa/
Publisher: Healthnews24 (South Africa's supplement answer desk)
Updated: 2026-10-27

> Vegan protein powder in South Africa costs about R150 to R530 a tub (400 g–1 kg) in October 2026. Where labels publish protein, that is roughly R8–R30 per 25 g of protein: unsweetened pea isolate (Faithful to Nature R148–R185 for 650 g) is cheapest, mainstream flavoured blends cost about R17–R30.

Key facts:
- Vegan protein tubs cost about R150–R530 in South Africa (October 2026).
- Where labels publish protein, vegan powder costs about R8–R30 per 25 g of protein.
- FtN Pea Protein Isolate 650 g is the cheapest at R148–R185, about R7.59–R9.49 per 25 g of protein.
- USN BlueLab Plant 900 g is R399 on Takealot against R474.99 at Dis-Chem, 16% lower.

## How much does vegan protein powder cost in South Africa?

Between about R150 and R530 a tub in October 2026, depending on size, brand and whether it is a single-ingredient pea isolate or a flavoured blend. Per 100 g of powder the range is about R23 (FtN on special) to R78. Per 25 g of protein, the unit that matters, it is R8–R30 where the label allows the calculation.

| Product | Price | Per 100 g powder | Protein / serving | R per 25 g protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FtN Pea Protein Isolate 650 g | R148–R185 | R22.77–R28.46 | 15 g / 20 g | R7.59–R9.49 |
| Pro Nutrition Plant Protein 750 g | R230–R249 | R30.65–R33.20 | not captured | not rankable |
| Raw Origins Yellow Pea Protein 400 g | R169 | R42.25 | page: 75 g per 100 g | about R14 |
| Health Connection Plant Protein 500 g | R230 | R45.99 | not captured | not rankable |
| Primal Plant Based Protein 700 g | R365 | R52.14 | not readable | not rankable |
| Youthful Living Plant Protein 1 kg | R520–R530 | R52.00–R53.00 | not readable | not rankable |
| USN BlueLab Plant 900 g | R399–R475 | R44.33–R52.78 | 20 g / 31 g | R17.18–R20.45 |
| Biogen Plant Based 700 g | R400 | R57.14 | 20 g / 40 g | R28.57 |
| NPL Plant Protein 710 g | R440 | R61.97 | 22 g / 43 g | R30.28 |
| 32Gi Plant Shake 720 g | R530 | R73.61 | 20 g / 30 g | R27.60 |
| Nature's Nutrition Plant Protein 500 g | R390 | R78.00 | not captured | not rankable |

Sources are Faithful to Nature, Dis-Chem Living Fit, brand shops and PriceCheck snapshots. Some prices carry a special-versus-regular band; the FtN page shows R148 special and R185 regular.

## Why do per-100 g prices mislead?

Protein density varies from 50% (Biogen) to 75% (pea isolates). A cheap tub of 50% protein powder can cost more per gram of protein than a dearer tub of 75% isolate. Always divide by protein.

## How do vegan and whey prices compare?

Plant powders are not dearer per gram of protein than whey: whey costs about R15–R42 per 25 g of protein in October 2026, plant about R8–R30. But plant protein usually needs a larger serving to match the leucine of whey ([plant vs whey for muscle](/answers/plant-protein-vs-whey-for-muscle-south-africa/)).

## Where is vegan protein cheapest?

Takealot undercut Dis-Chem on USN BlueLab Plant (R399 against R474.99, 16% lower). Faithful to Nature has promotional specials. Delivery matters: Takealot's free-delivery minimum is R750. Single-ingredient pea isolate has no added sweeteners, though plant powders in US testing carried more lead than dairy ones, so rotate sources.

## How should you choose?

Pick a blend for muscle, a pea isolate for value, and read [pea vs rice vs soy](/answers/pea-vs-rice-vs-soy-protein-south-africa/) and the [best vegan protein](/answers/best-vegan-protein-powder-in-south-africa/) answer. Our [best plant protein](/best/best-plant-protein-south-africa/) ranking shows the method. Speak to a dietitian if you are pregnant, under 18 or have kidney disease.

## Products mentioned

| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 30 g protein | R per 100 g powder | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faithful to Nature (FtN) Pea Protein Isolate Powder (650 g) | 650 g | R148-R185 (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | — | R11.38 | R28.46 | none |
| Pro Nutrition Plant Protein (750 g) | 750 g | R229.90-R249 (Takealot (via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | — | R33.20 | not stated |
| Raw Origins Yellow Pea Protein 80% (400 g) | 400 g | R169 (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | — | — | R42.25 | none |
| USN BlueLab 100% Plant Based Protein (900 g) | 900 g | R399-R474.99 (Dis-Chem Living Fit, 2026-10) | — | R24.54 | R52.78 | sucralose, acesulfame-K, steviol glycosides |
| Biogen Plant Based Protein (700 g) | 700 g | R400 (Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), 2026-10) | — | R34.28 | R57.14 | sucralose and steviol glycosides |
| NPL Plant Protein (710 g) | 710 g | R440 (NPL shop (npl.za.com), 2026-10) | — | R36.34 | R61.97 | stevia and sucralose |

## Sources

- [Faithful to Nature: FtN Pea Protein Isolate Powder 650 g](https://www.faithful-to-nature.co.za/ftn-pea-protein-isolate-powder?smplid=116712)
- [Faithful to Nature: Raw Origins Yellow Pea Protein 400 g](https://www.faithful-to-nature.co.za/raw-origins-yellow-pea-protein-80-400g)
- [Dis-Chem Living Fit: USN BlueLab 100% Plant Based Protein 900 g](https://dischemlivingfit.co.za/shop/usn-blue-lab-100-plant-based-protein-900g/)
- [PriceCheck: plant protein listings (October 2026)](https://www.pricecheck.co.za/search?search=plant+protein)
- [Biogen: Plant Based Protein 700 g](https://biogen.co.za/shop/plant-based-protein-700g/)