Black Amber Whey vs Applied Essential Protein: which tub?
Start with the pack size and the serving label. Black Amber Whey and Applied Nutrition Essential Protein are both options for a regular shake, but their tubs contain different amounts of powder. A front-of-pack protein number alone does not tell you how long a tub will last.
The comparison at a glance
| Detail | Black Amber Whey | Applied Essential Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tub shown | 900g | 1.6kg |
| Labelled servings | 28 | 50 |
| Protein on the displayed label | Up to 26g per scoop; flavour dependent | 22g per serving on the Double Chocolate label |
| What to check next | Your chosen flavour's nutrition and ingredients | Your chosen flavour's nutrition and ingredients |
Choose the size you will actually use
If you already know the flavour you want and prefer fewer reorders, the Essential 1.6kg tub has more labelled servings. If you are choosing a Black Amber flavour for the first time, its 900g pack is a smaller commitment. Those are practical pack-size differences, rather than a claim that one formula suits everyone.
For planning, divide the labelled servings by how often you expect to use it. A 28-serving tub used four times a week is roughly seven weeks of shakes; 50 servings at the same frequency is about twelve and a half weeks. That example is a shopping calculation, not an intake recommendation.
Compare the right nutrition figures
Check protein per serving alongside the serving's weight in grams. Then use the per-100g panel if you want to compare the concentration of protein in the powder. Different scoop sizes can make front-label numbers look further apart than they are.
Ingredients, allergens and nutrition can vary between flavours. Neither a flavour name nor a familiar-looking tub replaces reading the specific label. Choose a texture and flavour you expect to enjoy, rather than relying on an unverified taste ranking.
Ready to choose?
Explore Black Amber Whey or view Applied Essential Protein 1.6kg. Prefer to compare more formats? Browse the protein collection.
Sources and product information
Prepared by Protein Superstore. Product formulas, flavours and serving sizes can change; check the current product page and pack before ordering. Images are editorial illustrations.