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The best vegan protein powder in South Africa depends on goal. For value, Faithful to Nature (FtN) Pea Protein Isolate 650 g (R148–R185, 15 g protein per 20 g, unsweetened) costs about R7.60–R9.50 per 25 g of protein. Among flavoured blends, USN BlueLab Plant 900 g (R399 on Takealot, R475 at Dis-Chem) is cheapest at about R17–R20 (October 2026).
It depends on whether you want the lowest cost and a single ingredient, or a flavoured blend. Rand per 25 g of protein is tub price divided by total grams of protein in the tub, multiplied by 25. Prices are October 2026.
| Product | Price | Per 25 g protein | What it is | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FtN Pea Protein Isolate 650 g | R148–R185 | R7.59–R9.49 | single-ingredient pea isolate, 15 g per 20 g | pea alone is low in methionine; plain taste |
| Raw Origins Yellow Pea Protein 400 g | R169 | about R14 | single-ingredient pea; page states 75 g per 100 g | serving size not given |
| USN BlueLab Plant 900 g | R399 (Takealot) to R475 (Dis-Chem) | R17.18–R20.45 | pea isolate with pumpkin and watermelon seed protein; 20 g per 31 g | sucralose, acesulfame-K, steviol glycosides |
| 32Gi Plant Shake 720 g | R530 | R27.60 | pea and rice isolates; 20 g per 30 g | erythritol and stevia |
| Biogen Plant 700 g | R400 | R28.57 | 20 g per 40 g; lactose-, soy- and gluten-free claims | sucralose and stevia; shared facility with milk, egg, soy, wheat, nuts |
| NPL Plant 710 g | R440 | R30.28 | pea, rice, hemp, chickpea, pumpkin seed; 22 g per 43 g; adds B12 | stevia and sucralose |
Not rankable on protein cost: Primal Plant (R365), Youthful Living Plant (R520–R530), Pro Nutrition (R230–R249) and Nature's Nutrition (R390), because their protein per serving was not readable in the sources we used. We could not verify My Wellness vegan blends.
Healthnews24 compares products with the best plant protein in South Africa method. See also vegan protein cost and best vegan protein for muscle gain. Speak to a dietitian if you are pregnant or under 18.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 32Gi Plant Based Protein Shake (720 g) | 720 g | R530 (Dis-Chem Living Fit, 2026-10) | — | R33.12 | R73.61 | erythritol and 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 |
Educational information, 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. Prices were observed in October 2026 and are not offers.