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Essential Protein, Ibiza Sunset, 1.6 kg

£39.95 for 1.6 kg at Applied Nutrition. That works out at 91p per 25 g protein, which ranks it 2nd of the 94 whey protein blend products we price across 5 UK retailers.

What it really costs, per 25 g protein91pOne 25 g dose is our comparison unit for protein powder. It is not a recommendation.

A day91p

A week£6.36

A month£27.24

A year£331.40

At one 25 g dose a day, this pack lasts 44 days. A month is 30 days, so twelve of them is not quite a year.

How we worked it out

Servings: 1600 ÷ 32 per serving = 50
In the pack: 50 × 22 g = 1,100 g
£39.95 ÷ 1,100 g × 25 g = 90.8p per 25 g protein
A week 90.8p × 7 = £6.36 · a month × 30 = £27.24 · a year × 365 = £331.40
Amount per serving: stated on the label.

The standard dose is a comparison unit, not a recommendation. Always confirm the price on the retailer's site. How we compare everything.

Cheaper whey protein blend

All 94, ranked →

Origin Protein (with Creatine)Cheapest per 25 g proteinMyprotein · 30 g a serving · £22.19 a month · a pack lasts 11 days74p£7.99View at Myprotein

This productApplied Nutrition · 22 g a serving · £27.24 a month · a pack lasts 44 days91pshown above

Switching to the Myprotein pack saves £5.04 a month at the same 25 g dose.

Ranked purely by price per 25 g protein. 24 combination products also contain protein powder.

Pack sizes

Pack	Price	Per dose	A year
1.6 kgthis pack	£39.95	91p	£331.40
800 g	£24.95	£1.13	£413.94
400 g	£14.95	£1.36	£496.07

This pack is the cheapest of the 3 sizes per dose.

On the label

Protein powder · Whey blend: 22 g per serving (stated on the label)
Pack: 1.6 kg · 50 servings · 32 g a serving
Cost per serving: 80p (50 servings in the pack)

More label details

Testing: Claimed on the label (not verified by us)
Sold by: Applied Nutrition
What the listing says: “Ibiza Sunset” · “1.6kg” · “scoop (32g)” · “22g of high-quality protein per serving”

Ingredients

Banana Milkshake: Essential Protein Blend [Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate (Milk), Egg White Protein (Albumen), Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Micellar Casein (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk)], Natural Flavourings, Sodium Chloride, Anti-Foaming Agent (Dimethyl Polysiloxane, Silicon Dioxide), Thickeners (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Guar Gum), Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Sweetener (Sucralose), Colour (Riboflavin). Caramel Biscuit: Essential Protein Blend [Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate (Milk), Egg White Protein (Albumen), Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Micellar Casein (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk)], Natural Flavouring, Sodium Chloride, Anti-Foaming Agent (Dimethyl Polysiloxane, Silicon Dioxide), Thickeners (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Guar Gum), Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Sweetener (Sucralose), Cinnamon Powder. Cookies ‘n Cream: Essential Protein Blend [Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate (Milk), Egg White Protein (Albumen), Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Micellar Casein (Milk), Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Skimmed Milk Powder (Milk)], Natural Flavouring, Sodium Chloride, Anti-Foaming Agent (Dimethyl Polysiloxane, Silicon Dioxide), Thickeners (Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Guar Gum), Colour (Plain Caramel), Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Sweetener (Sucralose). Double Chocolate: Essential Protein Blend [Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Milk Protein Concentrate (Milk), Egg Whit

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Price history

No price change since 23 September 2026. Checked on 2 days, most recently 9 October 2026.

Price at every check: £39.95Applied Nutrition
First recorded: £39.9523 Sept
Checked on: 2 dayssince 23 Sept

Pack price at each check.

23 SeptFirst checked at Applied Nutrition: £39.95

Questions about this product

How much does Applied Nutrition Essential Protein cost per 25 g protein?

91p per 25 g protein, from £39.95 for 1.6 kg at Applied Nutrition, checked on 9 October 2026.

Is it the cheapest whey protein blend in the UK?

No, it is 2nd of 94. Origin Protein (with Creatine) at Myprotein works out at 74p per 25 g protein.

How long does one pack last?

44 days at one 25 g dose. The pack holds 1,100 g in total.

About Applied Nutrition

Founded 2014 · Knowsley, Liverpool, England

Applied Nutrition is a sports nutrition company based in Knowsley, Liverpool, where it makes most of its own products. Tom Ryder, its chief executive, set it up in 2014, and it has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since October 2024.

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