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California Gold Nutrition

Sport, Whey Protein Isolate, Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate · Whey Protein Isolate · 40g serving

#210in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Organic
1/4
XRay Score
48/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
27g
Protein /serving
1g
Fiber /serving
150
kcal /serving
18.0g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
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2 lb
US$50.00 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #210 of 347 · XRay Score 48/100
  • Strength: Leanness (Top 1%)
  • Weakness: Fiber (Bottom 89%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Chocolate And Sweet
  • Dietary: Organic

Sport, Whey Protein Isolate, Dark Chocolate by California Gold Nutrition scores around the category average in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 48/100, placing #210 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is leanness (top 1%), keeping fat content low relative to protein. On the flip side, fiber content is minimal (bottom 89% of the category). Built on whey isolate — a refined, fast-digesting protein with minimal fat and lactose. Flavor-wise, it features chocolate and sweet notes. This product also is Organic.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#210 of 347
48/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#205 of 347
18.0g/100kcal27.0g/serving41st percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
No data
——
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#4 of 313
54.0:199th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#186 of 229
17.5g/100g7.0g/serving19th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#126 of 141
2.5g/100g1.0g/serving11th percentile

Leaderboard

XRay Score — Protein Powder (347 products)

RankProductProtein Eff.g/100kcalScore/100
#1
Impact Soy Protein (Unflavoured)
Impact Soy Protein (Unflavoured)
MyProtein
23.6g/100kcal98
···
#208
Gold Standard® 100% Whey Protein, Extreme Milk Chocolate
Gold Standard® 100% Whey Protein, Extreme Milk Chocolate
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal48
#209
Warrior Blend Protein (Unflavored)
Warrior Blend Protein (Unflavored)
Sunwarrior
19.0g/100kcal48
#210
Sport, Whey Protein Isolate, Dark Chocolate
Sport, Whey Protein Isolate, Dark Chocolate
California Gold Nutrition
18.0g/100kcal48
#211
Plant Protein Superblend (Caramel)
Plant Protein Superblend (Caramel)
MyProtein
20.0g/100kcal47
#212
Combat® Protein Powder, Cookies 'N' Cream
Combat® Protein Powder, Cookies 'N' Cream
MusclePharm
17.9g/100kcal46
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Performance

Visual comparison across the 5 dimensions and macronutrient split.

Radar

How this product compares on each dimension — overlaid on the category median (gray). Larger area is always better. Hover any label for raw values and formula.

ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
This productAverage Protein Powder(n=347)
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Macro Split

150kcal/serving
Protein
75%
Fat
3%
Carbs
22%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (40g)Per 100g
Energy150kcal375kcal
Protein27g67.5g
Total Fat0.5g1.25g
Sat. Fat0g0g
Carbohydrates8g20g
Fiber1g2.5g
Sugar6g15g
Sodium180mg450mg

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California Gold Nutrition Sport, Whey Protein Isolate, Dark Chocolate
California Gold NutritionSport, Whey Protein Isolate, Dark ChocolateProtein Powder · Chocolate, Sweet · Whey Isolate · #210 of 347 Protein Powders
Organic
XRay Score
48/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency18.0 g/100kcalValue for Money—Leanness54.0:1 P:FLow Carb17.5g net/100gFiber2.5 g/100g
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 40g/ 100g
Calories150 kcal375 kcal
Protein27g68g
Fat0.5g1.3g
Carbs (total)8.0g20g
Fiber1.0g2.5g
Sugar6.0g15g
Macro Split
150kcal/svg
Protein
75%
Fat
3%
Carbs
22%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
18.0 g/100kcal
#205/347
Value for Money
—
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Leanness
54.0:1 P:F
#4/313
Low Carb
17.5g net/100g
#186/229
Fiber
2.5 g/100g
#126/141
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