- Most protein in one drink: Almarai Muscle High-Protein Milk — 40g at 256 kcal.
- Best value per gram: Nadec Protein Milk — 0.17 SAR per gram of protein.
- Best high-protein bread: Al Hatab High Protein Arabic Bread — 14g protein in one 147-kcal piece.
- Best low-cal protein snack: YoPRO Triple Zero — 13g protein, zero added sugar, ~80–104 kcal.
- Every number below is per the label / official brand page. Scan the barcode in Kilo to log any of them in one tap.
Hitting a protein target in Saudi Arabia is no longer about powders and imported bars. Almarai, Nada, Nadec, Al Safi (YoPRO) and Al Hatab have quietly built out serious high-protein lines, and they're all on the shelf at Tamimi, Danube, and Panda. This guide collects the ones actually worth buying — sorted by category, with the real calories and protein so you can shop by the number, not the marketing.
🥤Protein Milks & Shakes
Ready-to-drink protein milk is the fastest, cheapest way to add 25–40g of protein without cooking anything. Here are the four that dominate the chilled aisle, ranked by value.
| Product | Size | Calories | Protein | Approx. Price | Price / g Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almarai Muscle High-Protein Most protein | ~320ml | 256 | 40g | ~9.00 SAR | 0.23 SAR/g |
| Almarai Protein Milk (Chocolate) | 400ml | 284 | 34g | 7.00 SAR | 0.21 SAR/g |
| Nadec Protein Milk (Chocolate) Best value | 350ml | 273 | 30g | 5.00 SAR | 0.17 SAR/g |
| Nada Protein Milk (Chocolate) | 320ml | 192 | 27g | 5.95 SAR | 0.22 SAR/g |
* Prices vary by retailer and promotions. Protein and calories are per the product label.
🍶High-Protein & Greek Yogurts
If you'd rather chew than sip, the yogurt fridge is where the real protein density lives — often 10–30g per pot for well under 200 calories. Al Safi's YoPRO line and Nada's Greek range are the standouts.
| Product | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nada Drinking Greek Yoghurt Most protein | 320ml | 320 | 30g | — | — |
| Nada Greek Yoghurt 0% Plain | per 100g | 101 | 16g | — | 0g |
| YoPRO Triple Zero (Cookies) | 1 bottle | 104 | 13g | low | low |
| Almarai Plain Protein Yoghurt (Low Fat) | 1 pot | 201 | 12g | 15g | 3.4g |
| YoPRO Vanilla (Al Safi) | 1 pot | 66 | 10g | low | low |
* Yogurt macros are per the label; drinking-yogurt figures are per bottle.
🍞Al Hatab Keto & High-Protein Bread
This is the section most people miss. Al Hatab (الحطب) now bakes a full high-protein and keto range, and the numbers are genuinely good — up to 14g of protein per piece, or a keto slice with only 8g of carbs. All figures below come straight from Al Hatab's official product pages, per serving.
| Product | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Protein Arabic Bread Most protein | 1 piece (56g) | 147 | 14g | 16g | 4g |
| Keto Burger Bun | 1 bun (57g) | 151 | 12g | 6g | 6g |
| Keto Sliced Bread Lowest carb | 1 slice (40g) | 115 | 10g | 8g | 6g |
| High Protein Sliced Bread | 1 slice (40g) | 172 | 10g | 20g | 6g |
| Keto Arabic Bread | 1 piece (32g) | 71 | 8g | 2g | 3g |
* Source: alhatab.com.sa official nutrition, per serving. Al Hatab bread is sold in Tamimi, Danube, Panda and Al Hatab stores.
🧀Protein Snacks
For the pantry, one Saudi-made snack punches well above its weight:
| Product | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hatab Protein Crackers (Cheese) | per 100g | 450 | 24g | 27g | 29g |
* Also look for protein bars, high-protein chips (e.g. lentil/chickpea), and ready-to-drink shakes in the Tamimi and Danube snack aisles.
🛒Where to Buy
Every product in this guide is a national brand, so you'll find the same lineup across the major chains. The protein milks and yogurts live in the chilled dairy aisle; Al Hatab bread is usually near the in-store bakery or the fresh-bread wall.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-protein drink in Saudi supermarkets?
Almarai Muscle High-Protein Milk leads at about 40g of protein per bottle for 256 calories. Almarai's chocolate protein milk (34g) and Nadec (30g) follow closely — and Nadec is usually the cheapest per gram, around 0.17 SAR/g.
Is Al Hatab keto bread really high in protein?
Yes. Al Hatab High Protein Arabic Bread has 14g of protein per 56g piece (147 kcal), and the Keto Sliced Bread has ~10g of protein per slice with just 8g of carbs. All numbers are from Al Hatab's official product pages.
How much protein is in YoPRO?
Al Safi Danone YoPRO pots hold around 10g of protein each, and the YoPRO Triple Zero drinks reach 13g for ~80–104 calories with zero added sugar — one of the best low-calorie protein hits on the shelf.
What high-protein items can I buy at Tamimi Markets?
Tamimi, Danube and Panda carry the same national staples: Almarai, Nadec and Nada protein milks; Nada and Almarai Greek/protein yogurts; YoPRO; and the full Al Hatab high-protein and keto bread range — plus protein bars and high-protein chips in the snack aisle.
How do I track these products' macros?
Scan the barcode with Kilo. It connects to a verified Saudi food database that already includes Almarai, Nada, Nadec, YoPRO and Al Hatab, so the calories and protein fill in automatically.