The cheapest gram of protein in Egypt right now: Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Isolate 2.25 kg at EGP 1.75 per gram (EGP 3,550). For a 1 kg tub: Care Tech Isolate at EGP 1.83 per gram (EGP 1,510). The cheapest concentrate: TVN at EGP 2.26. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard costs EGP 3.38 per gram. The maths: price ÷ (servings × grams of protein per serving).
Another big tub: Iso Legend
Care Tech Whey Protein Isolate – 1 kg
EGP 1,510
TVN Whey Concentrate – 30 servings
EGP 1,625
How to work out the price per gram of protein
The tub price alone is misleading, because tubs differ in servings and in protein per serving. The right way is to divide the price by the actual protein in the tub:
- Protein in the tub = servings × grams of protein per serving (from the label or product page).
- Price per gram = tub price ÷ protein in the tub.
- Example: Care Tech has 33 servings × 25 g = 825 g of protein. At EGP 1,510, that is EGP 1.83 per gram, or about EGP 46 per 25 g serving.
- Watch the scoop size: 21 g of protein in a 40 g scoop is not the same as 27 g in a 30 g scoop.

Isolate or concentrate? An element-by-element comparison
The clearest comparison is Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud's two products, from the same brand and the same size (1 kg, 33 servings):
| Element | Isolate | Concentrate |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per 30 g | 27 g | 24 g |
| Calories per serving | Not stated for the 1 kg size | 115 |
| Tub price | EGP 2,000 | EGP 1,850 |
| Price per gram of protein | EGP 2.24 | EGP 2.34 |
| Lactose | Pack says lactose-free | Not stated |
| Carbohydrates | Lower, per the TVN pages | Slightly higher, per the TVN pages |
So here the isolate is cheaper per gram even though the tub costs more. For the difference between whey types in detail, see our guide to whey protein types.
Isolate: cheapest per gram
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Isolate – 2.25 kg
The cheapest gram of protein on the whole list
EGP 3,550
EGP 1.75 per gram of protein · 75 servings × 27 g
- 27 g protein per 30 g serving, per the product page and pack
- 75 servings per tub, about 2,025 g of protein
- 7.1 g BCAAs and 112 calories per serving, per the page
Heads-up: The page also lists a second strawberry option at EGP 4,150 without explaining the difference; check the size before ordering
Care Tech Whey Protein Isolate – 1 kg
The cheapest 1 kg tub per gram
EGP 1,510
EGP 1.83 per gram of protein · 33 servings × 25 g
- 25 g protein per serving and 33 servings, per the page and pack
- About 825 g of protein per tub
- Vanilla, strawberry and chocolate at the same price
Heads-up: The current price is discounted from EGP 1,800; without the discount it would be EGP 2.18 per gram
Fit Legend Iso Legend – 80 servings
A big tub priced close to the cheapest per gram
EGP 4,420
EGP 2.21 per gram of protein · 80 servings × 25 g
- 25 g protein and 6 g BCAAs per 30–31 g serving, per the page and pack
- 80 servings, about 2,000 g of protein
- Cookies and cream flavour
Heads-up: You pay EGP 4,420 up front, and the tub weight is not on the page
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Isolate – 1 kg
The same protein as the 2.25 kg tub, in a smaller size
EGP 2,000
EGP 2.24 per gram of protein · 33 servings × 27 g
- 27 g protein per 30 g and 33 servings, per the page
- The pack says lactose-free
- 7.1 g BCAAs and 5.6 g glutamine per serving
Heads-up: EGP 2.24 per gram, about 28% more than the 2.25 kg tub of the same product
TVN Whey Isolate – 30 servings
A one-month isolate at a middle price
EGP 1,750
EGP 2.33 per gram of protein · 30 servings × 25 g
- 25 g+ protein per serving per the page; the pack says 25 g
- 30 servings, about 750 g of protein
- 30–32 g scoop with 200–250 ml of water or milk
Heads-up: The product is listed on two pages at the same price, and the page says it is not for children under 14
Iso Marvelous – 80 servings
An isolate that lasts
EGP 4,750
EGP 2.38 per gram of protein · 80 servings × 25 g
- 25–27 g protein per 30 g serving depending on flavour, per the page
- 80 servings; we used 25 g to keep the maths fair
- The pack says no added sugar
Heads-up: The pack name is “Lean A.F”, unlike the page title, and it costs more per gram than Iso Legend at the same size
Concentrate and blends
TVN Whey Concentrate – 30 servings
The cheapest concentrate per gram
EGP 1,625
EGP 2.26 per gram of protein · 30 servings × 24 g
- 24 g protein per 30 g serving, per the page and pack
- 30 servings, about 720 g of protein
- Naturally occurring BCAAs and glutamine, per the page
Heads-up: The page says concentrate has slightly more carbs than isolate, and the tub weight is not stated
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Concentrate – 1 kg
A local concentrate priced close to isolate
EGP 1,850
EGP 2.34 per gram of protein · 33 servings × 24 g
- 24 g protein per 30 g and 33 servings, per the page
- 115 calories and 6.5 g BCAAs per serving
- About 792 g of protein per tub
Heads-up: At EGP 2.34 per gram it costs more than the same brand's isolate (EGP 2.24), so the isolate is the better buy here
Whey Marvelous – 66 servings
A big tub with the least protein per serving
EGP 3,750
EGP 2.58 per gram of protein · 66 servings × 22 g
- 22–24 g protein per 30 g serving, per the page; we used 22 g
- 66 servings per tub
- The pack says 100% whey concentrate and 117 calories
Heads-up: The page says an isolate and concentrate blend, but the pack says concentrate only
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey – 2.27 kg
The best-known worldwide, but you pay for the name
EGP 6,0006,500
EGP 3.38 per gram of protein · 74 servings × 24 g
- 24 g protein and 5.5 g BCAAs per serving, per the page and pack
- About 74 servings in the 2.27 kg size, per the page
- The page also has a 1 kg size at EGP 3,200
Heads-up: EGP 3.38 per gram, almost double the cheapest isolate; the 4.54 kg size is out of stock, and the 1 kg serving count is not stated
Vee Peptide Whey Protein – 600 g
A small tub with collagen and vitamins
EGP 1,110
EGP 3.52 per gram of protein · 15 servings × 21 g
- 21 g protein and 83 calories per 40 g serving, per the page
- 15 servings; the pack lists 10 g collagen plus vitamins and minerals
- The cheapest tub to buy (EGP 1,110) if you want to try
Heads-up: High price per gram (EGP 3.52), and the page does not say whether the 10 g of collagen is part of the 21 g of protein
Nutri-Nations Whey X – 29 servings
With digestive enzymes and lactase
EGP 2,690
EGP 3.86 per gram of protein · 29 servings × 24 g
- 24 g protein per serving from a concentrate and isolate blend, per the page
- Contains protease, lactase and amylase enzymes
- 29 servings; 957–1,015 g depending on flavour
Heads-up: The most expensive per gram on the list (EGP 3.86)
Dairy-free: beef protein
Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Clear Protein Isolate – 30 servings
A juice-like option if dairy bothers you
EGP 2,000
EGP 2.22 per gram of protein · 30 servings × 30 g
- 30 g protein and 1.5 g creatine per serving, 30 servings, per the page
- The pack says hydrolysed beef protein isolate, lactose-free and dairy-free
- Zero sugar; mixed with water like a juice
Heads-up: It is not whey: the page does not say beef, the pack does; it also contains creatine
Comparison table: sorted by price per gram of protein
| Product | Type | Protein/serving | Servings | Protein/tub | Price | Per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Isolate – 2.25 kg | Isolate | 27 g | 75 | 2,025 g | EGP 3,550 | EGP 1.75 |
| Care Tech Whey Protein Isolate – 1 kg | Isolate | 25 g | 33 | 825 g | EGP 1,510 | EGP 1.83 |
| Fit Legend Iso Legend – 80 servings | Isolate | 25 g | 80 | 2,000 g | EGP 4,420 | EGP 2.21 |
| Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Clear Protein Isolate – 30 servings | Beef protein | 30 g | 30 | 900 g | EGP 2,000 | EGP 2.22 |
| Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Isolate – 1 kg | Isolate | 27 g | 33 | 891 g | EGP 2,000 | EGP 2.24 |
| TVN Whey Concentrate – 30 servings | Concentrate | 24 g | 30 | 720 g | EGP 1,625 | EGP 2.26 |
| TVN Whey Isolate – 30 servings | Isolate | 25 g | 30 | 750 g | EGP 1,750 | EGP 2.33 |
| Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Concentrate – 1 kg | Concentrate | 24 g | 33 | 792 g | EGP 1,850 | EGP 2.34 |
| Iso Marvelous – 80 servings | Isolate | 25 g | 80 | 2,000 g | EGP 4,750 | EGP 2.38 |
| Whey Marvelous – 66 servings | Concentrate | 22 g | 66 | 1,452 g | EGP 3,750 | EGP 2.58 |
| Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey – 2.27 kg | Blend | 24 g | 74 | 1,776 g | EGP 6,000 | EGP 3.38 |
| Vee Peptide Whey Protein – 600 g | Concentrate | 21 g | 15 | 315 g | EGP 1,110 | EGP 3.52 |
| Nutri-Nations Whey X – 29 servings | Blend | 24 g | 29 | 696 g | EGP 2,690 | EGP 3.86 |
Products we could not calculate: Novogen Isolate, Novogen 100% Whey, Dymatize ISO100, Nitro-Tech, Nitro Tech Whey Gold, Whey Legend, UPI and Commandos. Their pages lack the serving count or the protein per serving, so we will not guess.
Which one suits you?
- You want the cheapest protein and drink it daily: Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Isolate 2.25 kg, or Iso Legend.
- Your budget is one 1 kg tub: Care Tech Isolate, or TVN Concentrate.
- Lactose bothers you: choose an isolate labelled lactose-free, or the beef-based Clear protein, and ask a pharmacist if symptoms are severe.
- You want a global brand: Gold Standard, but you pay almost double per gram.
- First time trying: a small tub such as Vee Peptide, or a 30-serving tub.
Can protein powder replace food?
No. Harvard Health says most people get enough protein from ordinary food: eggs, poultry, fish, dairy, legumes and nuts. Harvard's Nutrition Source says adults need at least 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, and needs vary with age, exercise and health. Powder is a convenient top-up if you cannot reach your needs from food.
If you are comparing with casein, see whey protein vs casein.
Common mistakes
- Comparing by tub price: the EGP 1,110 tub costs twice as much per gram as the EGP 3,550 tub.
- Ignoring sugar and calories: Harvard Health says some powders have up to 23 g of added sugar per scoop, so read the label.
- Taking more than the label says: stick to the serving on the tub.
- Assuming every protein is whey: Clear protein, for example, is beef protein.
Important safety notes
- Harvard Health says the FDA leaves it to manufacturers to evaluate the safety and labelling of supplements such as protein powder.
- Whey comes from milk. NIDDK says “whey” on a label means the product contains lactose, so if you are lactose intolerant start small or choose a product labelled lactose-free.
- If you are allergic to milk itself, avoid whey.
- If you have kidney disease or another chronic condition, or you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor before any protein powder.
- Clear protein contains creatine, and the TVN page says it is not for children under 14.
Not sure which one?
Beseha pharmacists answer on WhatsApp. Tap the “Ask a pharmacist” button, share your goal, budget and whether lactose bothers you, and they will suggest the right tub.
FAQ
How do I calculate the price per gram of whey protein?
Multiply the number of servings by the grams of protein per serving to get the total protein in the tub, then divide the tub price by that number.
What is the cheapest whey protein in Egypt per gram?
In this comparison the lowest price per gram was Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Whey Protein Isolate 2.25 kg, followed by Care Tech Isolate 1 kg. Current prices are on each product page.
Is isolate always more expensive than concentrate?
No. For Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud's 1 kg products, the isolate was cheaper per gram because it has more protein per serving, even though the tub costs more.
Is whey protein suitable if I am lactose intolerant?
Whey comes from milk, and “whey” on a label means the product contains lactose, according to the US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Start small or choose a product labelled lactose-free, and ask a pharmacist.
How much protein do I need a day?
Adults need at least 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, according to Harvard, and needs vary with age, activity and health.
Can protein powder replace food?
No. Most people get enough protein from ordinary food, according to Harvard Health; powder is only a top-up.
Is Clear protein a type of whey?
No. The Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Clear Protein pack says hydrolysed beef protein isolate, dairy-free and lactose-free, and it also contains creatine.
The bottom line
Compare by price per gram of protein, not by tub price. The cheapest right now are Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Isolate 2.25 kg and Care Tech Isolate. Concentrate is not always cheaper, and global brands cost you almost double per gram. Ordinary food should stay the base.
Shop all whey proteins at Beseha →
Sources
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Protein
- Harvard Health: The hidden dangers of protein powders
- NIDDK: Eating, diet and nutrition for lactose intolerance
This content is for information and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Prices and availability may change; the final price is on the product page.










