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Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla, 3.85 lb (1.75 kg)

Creamy vanilla · Casein, Micellar Casein · 33g serving

#38in Protein Powder(129)
✓ Vegetarian
1/2
XRay Score
71/100
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
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iHerbBest value
3.85 lb · 53 servings
US$1.98/serving
US$104.68 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #38 of 129 · XRay Score 71/100
  • Strength: Leanness (Top 5%)
  • Protein Source: Casein
  • Flavor: Vanilla

Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla, 3.85 lb (1.75 kg) by Optimum Nutrition holds a solid ranking in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 71/100, placing #38 out of 129. Its strongest dimension is leanness (top 5%), delivering lean macros. It uses casein protein, a slow-digesting dairy source often chosen for sustained amino acid release. On the flavor front, expect vanilla tones.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 129 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#38 of 129
71/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#42 of 129
20.0g/100kcal24.0g/serving68th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#31 of 61
12.2 g/US$50th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#7 of 124
47.8:195th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#9 of 83
6.1g/100g2.0g/serving90th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#17 of 35
3.0g/100g1.0g/serving53rd percentile

Leaderboard

XRay Score — Protein Powder (129 products)

RankProductProtein Eff.g/100kcalScore/100
#1
ISO100® Hydrolyzed, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Gourmet Vanilla, 5 lb (2.3 kg)
ISO100® Hydrolyzed, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Gourmet Vanilla, 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Dymatize
22.7g/100kcal98
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ISO100® Hydrolyzed, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Fruity Pebbles, 3 lb (1.4 kg)
ISO100® Hydrolyzed, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Fruity Pebbles, 3 lb (1.4 kg)
Dymatize
22.7g/100kcal98
···
#36
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla, 3.52 lb (1.6 kg)
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla, 3.52 lb (1.6 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
21.4g/100kcal72
#37
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Turbo Chocolate, 3.61 lb (1.64 kg)
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Turbo Chocolate, 3.61 lb (1.64 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
21.4g/100kcal71
#38
Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla, 3.85 lb (1.75 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Casein, Creamy Vanilla, 3.85 lb (1.75 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal71
#39
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Rocky Road, 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Rocky Road, 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal71
#40
Protein Powder, Chocolate Milkshake, 3 lb (1.36 kg)
Protein Powder, Chocolate Milkshake, 3 lb (1.36 kg)
Quest Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal70
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Protein Powder, Chocolate Milkshake, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Protein Powder, Chocolate Milkshake, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Quest Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal70
See all 129 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=129)
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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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3.85 lb1749g · 53 sv
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iHerb
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US$104.68
US$1.98/sv
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