Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein
7.8out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #22 of 26 protein powder we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein

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24g
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Per 1 Scoop (31 g)

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#22of 26 protein powder scored
Category average7.90.1 below average
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The catch

An artificial sweetener does the sweetening here, worth knowing if you want a clean label. (source)

The honest take

It is a solid protein source for the category. The label lists 24g protein, 120 calories, 130mg sodium per 1 Scoop (31 g).

Here is the tradeoff. It is sweetened with an artificial sweetener, so it is not a clean-label pick.

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Nutrition per serving

1 Scoop (31 g)

120Calories
24gProtein
3gCarbs
2gFat
2gSugar
130mgSodium

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Bob's Red MillAlmond Protein Powder Serving: 1/3 cup (44g)
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Garden of LifeOrganic Protein Serving: 1 scoop (31.5 g)
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IsopureProtein Powder Serving: 1 scoop (31 g)
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Designer WheyNatural 100% Whey Protein Powder Serving: 2 scoops (31 g)
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Muscle MilkGenuine Protein Powder Serving: 2 scoops (70 g)
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Optimum Nutrition100% Whey Protein vanilla ice cream Serving: 31g
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