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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey

69/100
our score
#6 of 12 ranked · 24 g protein per 1 scoop (30 g)

Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard is the best-selling whey protein in the US, and for good reason: solid protein, dozens of flavors, and a price that holds up to daily use. It is a blend rather than a pure isolate, so it carries a little more carbs and fat than the leanest options here.

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Why it scores 69/100

29/40Protein densityAbout 80% of its calories come from protein.
0/20Third-party testedNot documented as tested.
20/20Complete proteinCarries all nine essential amino acids.
20/20Value ($)Whey protein blend (concentrate, isolate & peptides)
Best for: Everyday use on a budget.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey nutrition

Serving
Protein
Calories
Carbs
Fat
1 scoop (30 g)
Protein24 g
Calories120
Carbs3 g
Fat1 g
2 scoops (60 g)
Protein48 g
Calories240
Carbs6 g
Fat2 g

Values are from the product label. Flavors and formulas vary, so always check your own tub.

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Other options to consider

69/100Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed25g protein per 1 scoop (29 g)43/100BSN Syntha-622g protein per 1 scoop (47 g)61/100Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein24g protein per 1 scoop (33 g)
FAQ

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, answered

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey has about 24 g of protein per 1 scoop (30 g), plus 120 calories, 3 g of carbs and 1 g of fat.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is not documented as third-party tested for banned substances. That mostly matters if you compete in a drug-tested sport. For general training it is not a safety issue.

Yes. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey supplies all nine essential amino acids your body cannot make on its own.

At $, it is one of the more affordable options here. It scores 69/100 overall. See the full breakdown above for exactly why.