Protein powder prices in Malta, ranked by the protein you get

Cheapest protein powder

€0.82 per 25 g

Leap Nutrition Pea Protein, a vegan protein. Full ranking

How do you compare powders?

Price per 25 g of protein

Tub price divided by the grams of protein in it, times 25. Tub size, scoop size and protein content all count. Worked example

Is powder cheaper than food?

Not always

Eggs cost €0.73 per 25 g of protein in Malta's supermarkets. Powder wins on convenience. Compare foods

What's compared?

44 powders

From 9 sellers, Malta shops and supermarkets plus Myprotein with delivery to Malta. Gainers ranked apart.

1. Whey concentrateLeap Nutrition Whey Ahead€0.89 per 25 g protein1 kg for €26.20 at SavemartMalta shop
2. Whey blendNaughty Boy Advanced Whey€0.95 per 25 g protein2.01 kg for €55.99 at Muscle Fuel MaltaMalta shop
3. Whey isolateDymatize ISO-100€1.41 per 25 g protein2.264 kg for €105.00 at Malta NutritionMalta shop
4. Clear wheyDymatize ISO-100 Clear€2.17 per 25 g protein512 g for €34.25 at Malta NutritionMalta shop
5. CaseinDymatize Elite Casein€1.11 per 25 g protein1.8 kg for €55.00 at Malta NutritionMalta shop
6. VeganLeap Nutrition Pea Protein€0.82 per 25 g protein2 kg for €52.50 at Protein MaltaMalta shop

Gainers are mostly carbohydrate, so their protein costs more. Here they are side by side, by the same measure.

The same measure for everyday foods from Malta's supermarkets. The cheapest powder above is €0.82 per 25 g of protein.

1. EggsLe Naturelle fresh eggs, 1 kg, €3.09 at Smart€0.73
2. Red lentils (dry)Pensa organic red lentils, 500 g, €4.55 at Greens€0.95
3. Tuna in brineJohn West tuna chunks in brine, 4 × 145 g, €4.49 at Smart€1.02
4. Milk (2.5% fat)Benna milk 2.5% fat, 1 litre, €1.32 at Smart€1.03
5. Chicken breastGreen Valley chicken breast fillets, 850 g, €9.59 at Greens€1.25
6. Skimmed milk powderRegilait skimmed milk powder, 300 g, €5.59 at Greens€1.29
7. Liquid egg whiteLe Naturelle liquid egg white, 500 g, €2.79 at Smart€1.40
8. Greek yoghurt (0% fat)Kolios Greek yoghurt 0% fat, 1 kg, €6.55 at Greens€1.97
9. Cottage cheesePhiladelphia cottage cheese, 200 g, €3.58 at Smart€4.47

Whey concentrate

The everyday, lowest-cost whey. Usually 70 to 80% protein, with a little milk sugar and fat. Fine for most people.

Whey blend

Concentrate mixed with isolate. Slightly more protein per scoop, slightly higher price.

Whey isolate

Filtered further: 80 to 90% protein, very little lactose. Worth it if milk upsets your stomach.

Clear whey

Isolate made into a light, juice-like drink instead of a milkshake. You pay extra for the texture.

Casein

Milk protein that digests slowly. Often taken before bed; thicker to drink.

Vegan

Pea, soy, rice or fava bean protein. For vegans and anyone avoiding milk.

Weight gainer

Mostly carbohydrate with some protein, for adding calories. Not a cheap way to buy protein, so they're ranked apart.

Not sure? Start with the cheapest whey concentrate or blend you like the taste of, and switch to isolate or vegan only if milk doesn't agree with you.

Scoop sizes differ between brands, so we compare what you pay for the protein itself. 25 g is about one shake.

€ per 25 g protein = tub price ÷ (tub grams × protein per 100 g ÷ 100) × 25

Tub price

€50.00

Tub size

2 kg

Protein

80 g per 100 g

Total protein

1,600 g

Cost per 25 g protein

€0.78

• Protein is the label's figure per 100 g of powder as sold, for the flavour we price. Not "made with milk".
• Each tub's cheapest flavour in stock counts. Prices update every Monday.
• Shops abroad include delivery to Malta for one tub.
• Collagen powders are left out: collagen is a weaker protein for muscle.
• A protein figure boosted with added amino acids gets a small "i" next to the product.

Where the prices come from

• Malta Nutrition, +boost, Supplemented Malta, Protein Malta, Muscle Fuel Malta, Holland & Barrett and Provita: shops in Malta
• Myprotein: ships to Malta, delivery €22.99
• supermarket.mt: prices at Smart, Greens, Savemart and Xzone

Food labels

• Le Naturelle fresh eggs, 1 kg: 12 g protein per 100 g
• Pensa organic red lentils, 500 g: 24 g protein per 100 g
• John West tuna chunks in brine, 4 × 145 g: 27 g protein per 100 g (drained weight)
• Benna milk 2.5% fat, 1 litre: 3.2 g protein per 100 g
• Green Valley chicken breast fillets, 850 g: 22.5 g protein per 100 g (USDA)
• Regilait skimmed milk powder, 300 g: 36 g protein per 100 g
• Le Naturelle liquid egg white, 500 g: 10 g protein per 100 g
• Kolios Greek yoghurt 0% fat, 1 kg: 8.3 g protein per 100 g
• Philadelphia cottage cheese, 200 g: 10 g protein per 100 g

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