Price per Serving: A Smarter Way to Compare Nutrition Packs

A larger nutrition pack can look like better value until you compare how many servings it contains. A smaller pack can look expensive until you realise it is enough for the way you plan to use it. Before choosing, put both prices on the same basis.

This guide is for comparing the cost of products you are already considering. A lower cost per serving does not tell you whether a supplement is needed or suitable for you.

Start with the current price and labelled servings

Write down the price for the exact flavour and pack size you have selected. Use the price you would pay today, rather than the crossed-out price or an offer that requires a different quantity.

Then find the number of servings on the current pack. FSSAI’s label-reading guide explains that nutrition figures can use different bases, including a serving or 100 g. Check the stated basis before comparing the numbers. Read FSSAI’s guide to food labels.

If the serving count is missing, do not guess from the number of scoops shown in a photograph. Check the manufacturer’s information or ask us for the missing pack detail.

Work out the price per serving

Price per serving = current pack price ÷ labelled number of servings.

For an illustration, a ₹600 pack containing 20 labelled servings costs ₹30 per serving. A ₹900 pack containing 30 costs the same ₹30 per serving. These are made-up figures to explain the calculation, not prices or nutrition facts for a store product.

Enter the figures from the pack you are considering below. Repeat with the other pack to compare.

Make the comparison like for like

A serving is not a universal unit. One product may define a serving differently from another. Check the serving weight and the product’s purpose before treating two per-serving prices as equivalent.

When comparing the same product in two pack sizes, price per 100 g can also help: divide the pack price by its net weight in grams, then multiply by 100. This compares the cost of the powder or food by weight. It does not compare its nutritional suitability.

Keep the exact variant in view. A bundle, single sachet and large tub may include different quantities or extras. Count only what is actually included in the listing.

Choose a size you can realistically use

A larger upfront purchase ties up more of your budget. Before buying it, consider whether you have tried the flavour, can store the opened pack as directed and expect to use it within the manufacturer’s stated dates and instructions.

A smaller pack can be a sensible first purchase when you are still deciding. Once you know the product fits your preferences and circumstances, you can compare a larger size with more confidence. Do not increase your intake to finish a pack or to make the price look better.

Check the final basket cost

Product prices are only part of the purchase. Enter your delivery address at checkout to see the available shipping charge and final total. Compare the total amount payable for the basket you actually want.

Keep your shortlist short: the exact product, its size, current price, labelled servings and your reason for choosing it. A deal is useful when the product and quantity suit your needs.

Your pre-purchase check

• The selected flavour and pack size match the label you checked.
• The serving count and serving weight are clear.
• You have checked ingredients, allergens and manufacturer directions.
• The pack size fits your budget and storage arrangements.
• You have reviewed the final total at checkout.

For a closer look at the information behind a product, read our supplement label checklist. If you are new to the category, start with what to check before buying protein powder.

Source and scope

The label-reading points reference FSSAI’s Eat Right India: How to Read Labels, accessed 9 November 2026. The price examples are illustrative arithmetic. Collection links are shopping suggestions by topic, not a recommendation to use a supplement.