The Short Answer
Both QOTA and Vybey are Australian complete meal replacements. Here's how they compare on what matters:
- Health Star Rating: QOTA 4.5 ⭐ vs Vybey 3.0 ⭐
- Saturated Fat: QOTA 3.8g vs Vybey 5.1g per 100g
- Sodium: QOTA 307mg vs Vybey 377mg per 100g
- Price per meal: QOTA $4.21 | Vybey $8.00
Vybey has more protein and fibre but QOTA comes out ahead on health rating and on price.
Health Star Rating
QOTA Chocolate: 4.5 stars. Vybey Chocolate: 3.0 stars
Australia's Health Star Rating is a federal government system that scores packaged food from 0.5 to 5 stars based on nutritional profile. A higher score means a healthier choice.
The 1.5 star gap between QOTA and Vybey comes down to saturated fat and sodium. Vybey contains 5.1g of saturated fat per 100g — significantly more than QOTA's 3.8g. Combined with higher sodium (377mg vs 307mg), Vybey's baseline score is high enough that its protein content doesn't improve the rating under the HSR formula.
QOTA's lower saturated fat and sodium profile is what drives its 4.5 star result.
Price: The Biggest Difference
QOTA: $4.21 per meal (or $3.79 on subscription) Vybey: $8.00 per meal
Vybey costs nearly double QOTA per meal. Over a month of daily use — replacing one meal per day — that's a difference of around $120/month. Over a year, it's over $1,400.
Both products aim to do the same job: deliver complete nutrition in a convenient meal. The price gap is worth knowing before you commit.
Full Nutrition Comparison (per 100g)
| QOTA Chocolate | Vybey Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 1,650 | 1,636 |
| Fat (g) | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 47.2 | 40.8 |
| Sugars (g) | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Fibre (g) | 6.3 | 8.9 |
| Protein (g) | 24.2 | 29.4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 307 | 377 |
| Lion's Mane | — | 450mg |
| Probiotic | — | 40mg (1bn cfu) |
| Health Star Rating | 4.5 ★ | 3.0 ★ |
| Price per meal | $4.21 | $8.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QOTA better than Vybey? By Australia's Health Star Rating, yes — QOTA scores 4.5 stars vs Vybey's 3.0. QOTA also has lower saturated fat, lower sodium, and costs nearly half the price per meal. Vybey has more protein and fibre per 100g and includes added Lion's Mane and probiotics.
Why does Vybey have a lower Health Star Rating despite high protein? The HSR algorithm assigns penalty points for saturated fat and sodium before crediting protein. Vybey's saturated fat level (5.1g per 100g) pushes its baseline score high enough that protein modifying points don't apply under the formula — the same reason Huel scores 2.5 stars despite its protein content.
How much does Vybey cost compared to QOTA? Vybey costs $8.00 per meal ($120 for 15 meals). QOTA costs $4.21 per meal one-off, or $3.79 on subscription. That's roughly half the price.
Does QOTA have probiotics or Lion's Mane like Vybey? Not currently. Vybey includes 450mg Lion's Mane and a probiotic strain. QOTA focuses on complete macro and micronutrient coverage — 27 vitamins and minerals per meal.
Is QOTA vegan? QOTA Vegan powder is fully plant-based. QOTA Chocolate contains milk and soy — check the label if you have dietary requirements.
Try QOTA
Over 860 Australians have reviewed QOTA, with 67% giving 5 stars. If you're deciding between QOTA and Vybey, the sampler pack is the lowest-risk way to find out if QOTA works for you before committing to a full pouch.