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Gold Standard® 100% Isolate, Rich Vanilla, 46.5 oz (1.32 kg)

Rich vanilla · Whey Protein Isolate · 30g serving

#11in Protein Powder(129)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian
1/2
XRay Score
86/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
25g
Protein /serving
—
Fiber /serving
100
kcal /serving
25.0g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
Where to Buy
iHerbBest value
2.91 lb · 44 servings
US$1.74/serving
US$76.39 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #11 of 129 · XRay Score 86/100
  • Strength: Protein Efficiency (Top 1%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Isolate, Rich Vanilla, 46.5 oz (1.32 kg) by Optimum Nutrition earns a strong position in the rankings in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 86/100, placing #11 out of 129. Its strongest dimension is protein efficiency (top 1%), delivering strong protein per calorie. Built on whey isolate — a refined, fast-digesting protein with minimal fat and lactose. Flavor-wise, it features vanilla notes. It should also be noted that this product is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 129 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#11 of 129
86/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#1 of 129
25.0g/100kcal25.0g/serving100th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#19 of 61
14.4 g/US$70th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
No data
——
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
No data
——
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
No data
——

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
—
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
···
#9
Egg White Protein Powder, Unflavored, 2.01 lbs (907 g)
Egg White Protein Powder, Unflavored, 2.01 lbs (907 g)
Julian Bakery
21.8g/100kcal87
#10
Gold Standard® 100% Isolate, Chocolate Bliss, 3 lb (1.36 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Isolate, Chocolate Bliss, 3 lb (1.36 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
22.7g/100kcal87
#11
Gold Standard® 100% Isolate, Rich Vanilla, 46.5 oz  (1.32 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Isolate, Rich Vanilla, 46.5 oz (1.32 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
25.0g/100kcal86
#12
ISO100® Hydrolyzed, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5 lb (2.3 kg)
ISO100® Hydrolyzed, 100% Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Dymatize
20.8g/100kcal86
#13
Protein Powder, Salted Caramel, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Protein Powder, Salted Caramel, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Quest Nutrition
21.7g/100kcal86
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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=129)
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Macro Split

100kcal/serving
Protein
96%
Fat
0%
Carbs
4%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (30g)Per 100g
Energy100kcal333.33kcal
Protein25g83.33g
Total Fat0g0g
Sat. Fat——
Carbohydrates1g3.33g
Fiber——
Sugar1g3.33g
Sodium80mg266.67mg

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ProductRetailerPricePer ServingShips to
2.91 lb1320g · 44 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$76.39
US$1.74/sv
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2.91 lb1320g · 44 servings
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US$1.74/serving
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