How much does vegan protein powder cost in South Africa?
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.
- 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).
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 and the best vegan protein answer. Our best plant protein ranking shows the method. Speak to a dietitian if you are pregnant, under 18 or have kidney disease.
Products mentioned, with dated prices
| Product | Size | Price | R per 30 g protein | R per 100 g powder | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faithful to Nature (FtN) Pea Protein Isolate Powder (650 g) | 650 g | R148-R185Faithful to Nature, Oct 2026 | R11.38 | R28.46 | none |
| Pro Nutrition Plant Protein (750 g) | 750 g | R229.90-R249Takealot (via PriceCheck), Oct 2026 | — | R33.20 | not stated |
| Raw Origins Yellow Pea Protein 80% (400 g) | 400 g | R169Faithful to Nature, Oct 2026 | — | R42.25 | none |
| USN BlueLab 100% Plant Based Protein (900 g) | 900 g | R399-R474.99Dis-Chem Living Fit, Oct 2026 | R24.54 | R52.78 | sucralose, acesulfame-K, steviol glycosides |
| Biogen Plant Based Protein (700 g) | 700 g | R400Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), Oct 2026 | R34.28 | R57.14 | sucralose and steviol glycosides |
| NPL Plant Protein (710 g) | 710 g | R440NPL shop (npl.za.com), Oct 2026 | R36.34 | R61.97 | stevia and sucralose |
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Sources
- Faithful to Nature: FtN Pea Protein Isolate Powder 650 g
- Faithful to Nature: Raw Origins Yellow Pea Protein 400 g
- Dis-Chem Living Fit: USN BlueLab 100% Plant Based Protein 900 g
- PriceCheck: plant protein listings (October 2026)
- Biogen: Plant Based Protein 700 g
Educational information only, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease.
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