# USN vs Evox whey: which is better in South Africa?

Source: https://www.healthnews24.co.za/answers/usn-vs-evox-whey-south-africa/
Publisher: Healthnews24 (South Africa's supplement answer desk)
Updated: 2026-10-27

> On published numbers, USN BlueLab 100% Whey is the better-documented value buy in South Africa: R689 per kg and about R28 per 30 g protein, against Evox 100% Whey Advanced at R670 per 908 g (about R738 per kg), whose Dis-Chem page lists 23 g protein but no scoop weight (October 2026). Evox sells mainly through Dis-Chem.

Key facts:
- USN BlueLab costs R689 per kg (about R28 per 30 g protein); Evox Advanced R670 per 908 g (about R738 per kg), with no scoop weight published (October 2026).
- USN states 15 BlueLab flavours and Informed Choice certification on its page (register not checked); Evox states none.
- Evox sells mainly through Dis-Chem; USN through its own shop, Dis-Chem, Clicks and Takealot.
- Evox 100% Whey Advanced 2 kg is R1 430 at Dis-Chem Living Fit, about R715 per kg.

## USN vs Evox whey: which is better in South Africa?

Both are South African brands selling whey blends at mid-market prices. We compare only data we could verify. Prices are October 2026.

## How do the flagship wheys compare?

| | USN BlueLab 100% Whey | Evox 100% Whey Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Size and price | 1 kg, R689 (USN shop) | 908 g, R670; 2 kg, R1 430 (Dis-Chem Living Fit) |
| Protein per serving | 23.6 g per 32 g scoop | 23 g listed; scoop weight not stated on the Dis-Chem page |
| Price per kg | R689 | R738 (908 g); R715 (2 kg) |
| R per 30 g protein | about R28 | not computable (no scoop weight) |
| Flavours | 15 stated | 2 listed at Dis-Chem |
| Sweeteners | not stated in page text | not stated |
| Certification | Informed Choice and batch testing stated on USN page; register not checked | none stated on the pages we saw |
| Halaal | stated for selected flavours | not stated |

Evox also sells 100% Premium Synergy Whey (1.5 kg, R600 at Dis-Chem Living Fit) but publishes no serving or protein figure in page text, so we cannot compare it per gram of protein.

## Where can you buy each?

USN is sold on its own shop, at Dis-Chem, Clicks and Takealot. Evox links directly to Dis-Chem Living Fit for purchase and is stocked mainly there. For USN, Dis-Chem's 908 g tub is listed at R689.99, matching the brand shop closely.

## Which has the better label?

USN prints protein per scoop on its site, though full ingredient lists sit in downloadable PDFs. Evox's Dis-Chem pages show the nutrition table mostly as an image, so figures like serving size are harder to confirm. If you cannot read a label before buying, assume less certainty. Remember that a University of Pretoria study found measured protein differed from the label in 68.6% of 70 SA products (brands not named), so neither brand's claims are proof on their own.

## Which should you buy?

- **Best value and most transparent: USN BlueLab.** About R49 cheaper per kg, published scoop data, more flavours and a stated certification.
- **Dis-Chem convenience: Evox Advanced.** Competitive, but with thinner published data.
- **Isolate: USN Isozero** (R899 for 805 g). Evox lists an IsoFrost 700 g isolate on its site, but we found no retailer price.

Neither brand's ownership or Evox's founding date is published in the sources we checked. Read more in [is USN a good brand](/answers/is-usn-a-good-brand-south-africa/) and [is Evox a good brand](/answers/is-evox-a-good-brand-south-africa/), or the [best whey protein comparison](/best/best-whey-protein-south-africa/).

## Who should see a professional?

Anyone with kidney disease, a milk allergy or under 18 should check with a doctor or dietitian before using whey.

## Products mentioned

| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 30 g protein | R per 100 g powder | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USN BlueLab 100% Whey Protein (1 kg) | 1 kg | R689 (USN shop (za.usn.global), 2026-10) | — | R28.03 | R68.90 | not stated |
| Evox 100% Whey Protein Advanced (908 g) | 908 g | R670 (Dis-Chem Living Fit, 2026-10) | — | R30.80 | R73.79 | not stated |
| Evox 100% Whey Protein Advanced (2 kg) | 2 kg | R1 430 (Dis-Chem Living Fit, 2026-10) | — | R29.84 | R71.50 | not stated |
| Evox 100% Premium Synergy Whey Protein (1.5 kg) | 1.5 kg | R600 (Dis-Chem Living Fit, 2026-10) | — | — | R40.00 | not stated |
| USN Isozero Whey Protein Isolate (805 g) | 805 g | R899-R909.99 (USN shop (za.usn.global), 2026-10) | — | R38.53 | R111.68 | not stated |

## Sources

- [Schönfeldt, Hall & Pretorius 2019, High protein sports supplements: protein quality and label compliance (J Food Compos Anal 83:103293)](https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/74902)
- [USN South Africa online shop](https://za.usn.global/collections/all)
- [Dis-Chem Living Fit: Whey protein category](https://dischemlivingfit.co.za/product-category/protein/whey-protein/)
- [Informed Sport (LGC) FAQ](https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/about/frequently-asked-questions)
- [ASC Food Safety Training: Food labelling regulations in South Africa, what R146 actually requires](https://ascfoodsafetytraining.com/food-labelling-regulations-south-africa-r146-complete-guide/)