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Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla

Creamy vanilla · Casein, Micellar Casein · 33g serving

#109in Protein Powder(244)
✓ Vegetarian
1/3
XRay Score
59/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
24g
Protein /serving
1g
Fiber /serving
120
kcal /serving
20.0g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
Where to Buy
iHerbBest value
3.85 lb · 53 servings
US$1.98/serving
US$104.68 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #109 of 244 · XRay Score 59/100
  • Strength: Leanness (Top 8%)
  • Weakness: Value For Money (Bottom 79%)
  • Protein Source: Casein
  • Flavor: Vanilla

Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla by Optimum Nutrition scores around the category average in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 59/100, placing #109 out of 244. Its strongest dimension is leanness (top 8%), keeping fat content low relative to protein. On the flip side, cost per gram of protein is relatively high (bottom 79% of the category). Casein serves as the protein base, making it a popular choice for overnight or extended use. Flavor-wise, it features vanilla notes.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 244 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#109 of 244
59/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#74 of 244
20.0g/100kcal24.0g/serving70th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#143 of 182
12.2 g/US$22nd percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#19 of 219
47.8:192nd percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#35 of 134
6.1g/100g2.0g/serving74th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#53 of 75
3.0g/100g1.0g/serving30th percentile

Leaderboard

XRay Score — Protein Powder (244 products)

RankProductProtein Eff.g/100kcalScore/100
#1
Impact Vegan Protein (Unflavoured)
Impact Vegan Protein (Unflavoured)
MyVegan
23.3g/100kcal96
···
#107
Origin Protein (with Creatine) (Caramelised Biscuit)
Origin Protein (with Creatine) (Caramelised Biscuit)
MyProtein
19.6g/100kcal59
#108
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Salted Caramel)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Salted Caramel)
MyProtein
18.9g/100kcal59
#109
Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla
Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal59
#110
Combat 100% Whey Protein Powder, Banana Milk
Combat 100% Whey Protein Powder, Banana Milk
MusclePharm
19.2g/100kcal59
#111
19.2g/100kcal59
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Protein Powder, Peanut Butter
Protein Powder, Peanut Butter
Quest Nutrition
19.2g/100kcal59
See all 244 ranked →

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=244)
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Macro Split

120kcal/serving
Protein
85%
Fat
4%
Carbs
11%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (33g)Per 100g
Energy120kcal363.64kcal
Protein24g72.73g
Total Fat0.5g1.52g
Sat. Fat——
Carbohydrates3g9.09g
Fiber1g3.03g
Sugar1g3.03g
Sodium230mg696.97mg

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ProductRetailerPricePer ServingShips to
1.81 lb825g · 25 sv
iHerb
Worldwide
US$61.45
US$2.46/sv
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1.81 lb825g · 25 servings
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US$61.45
US$2.46/serving
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3.85 lb1749g · 53 sv
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iHerb
Worldwide
US$104.68
US$1.98/sv
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3.85 lb1749g · 53 servings
iHerb
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US$1.98/serving
Worldwide
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