QOTA vs Soylent: 2026 Comparison — And Why Australians Can't Buy Soylent

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The Short Answer

Soylent is not available in Australia. If you've been looking for it, QOTA is the closest Australian equivalent — and by most nutritional measures, it's the better product.

  • Health Star Rating: QOTA 4.5 ⭐ vs Soylent 3.0 ⭐
  • Sugar: QOTA 1.4g vs Soylent 17.8g per 100g
  • Fat: QOTA 9g vs Soylent 21.1g per 100g
  • Available in Australia: QOTA ✓ | Soylent ✗
  • Price per meal: QOTA from $4.21 | Soylent — not sold here


Is Soylent Available in Australia?

No. Soylent does not ship to Australia and is not stocked by any Australian retailer. It's a US-based brand that sells primarily in North America.

If you heard about Soylent and want something similar in Australia, QOTA is the direct local equivalent — a nutritionally complete meal replacement powder, made in Melbourne.


Sugar: The Biggest Difference

This is where QOTA and Soylent diverge most dramatically.

QOTA Vegan powder contains 1.4g of sugar per 100g — well below the WHO recommendation that free sugars make up less than 10% of daily energy intake.

Soylent Original powder contains 17.8g of sugar per 100g — 16.8% of total energy from sugar, nearly double the WHO guideline. This is the primary reason Soylent's Health Star Rating is just 3.0.

If you're switching to a meal replacement to eat better, Soylent's sugar content works against that goal.


Health Star Rating

QOTA Vegan Powder: 4.5 stars
Soylent Original Powder: 3.0 stars

Australia's Health Star Rating is a government-run system scoring packaged food from 0.5 to 5. QOTA's 4.5 rating reflects its low sugar content and high protein. Soylent's 3.0 rating is held back by its high sugar and fat levels.


Full Nutrition Comparison (per 100g)

QOTA Vegan Soylent Original
Energy (kJ) 1,670 1,860
Fat (g) 9 21.1
Saturated Fat (g) 3.7 1.7
Carbohydrates (g) 48.8 46.7
Sugars (g) 1.4 17.8
Fibre (g) 5.3 6.7
Protein (g) 24.6 22.2
Sodium (mg) 368 355
Health Star Rating 4.5 ★ 3.0 ★
Price per meal From $4.21 Not sold in Australia
Ships to Australia Yes — same day No

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soylent available in Australia?
No. Soylent does not sell or ship to Australia. It's only available in North America.

What's the best Soylent alternative in Australia?
QOTA is the closest equivalent — a nutritionally complete meal replacement powder made in Melbourne. It covers 27 vitamins and minerals per meal, similar to Soylent's original proposition.

Is QOTA better than Soylent?
On most metrics, yes. QOTA has 4.5 Health Stars vs Soylent's 3.0, 12x less sugar, less than half the fat, and more protein per 100g. It's also actually available in Australia.

How much does QOTA cost compared to Soylent?
QOTA is $4.21 per meal (or $3.79 on subscription). Soylent can't be purchased in Australia at any price.

Is QOTA vegan?
Yes — QOTA Vegan powder is fully plant-based, using soy protein as its protein source.

 

Try QOTA

Over 860 Australians have reviewed QOTA, with 67% giving 5 stars. If you're looking for a Soylent-style complete meal replacement that you can actually buy in Australia, the sampler pack is the best place to start.

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