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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Banana Cream

Banana cream · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 31g serving

#134in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/3
XRay Score
61/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
24g
Protein /serving
—
Fiber /serving
130
kcal /serving
18.5g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
Where to Buy
iHerbBest value
5 lb · 73 servings
US$1.23/serving
US$89.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #134 of 347 · XRay Score 61/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 26%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Fruity And Sweet
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Banana Cream by Optimum Nutrition scores above average overall in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 61/100, placing #134 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 26%), delivering solid bang for your buck. It uses whey isolate as its protein base, a fast-absorbing source favored for its high purity and low lactose content. It comes in a fruity and sweet flavor profile. It should also be noted that this product is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#134 of 347
61/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#185 of 347
18.5g/100kcal24.0g/serving47th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#61 of 234
19.5 g/US$74th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#109 of 313
16.0:165th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
No data
——
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
No data
——

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
···
#132
Origin Protein (with Creatine) (Chocolate Chip Cookie)
Origin Protein (with Creatine) (Chocolate Chip Cookie)
MyProtein
19.7g/100kcal61
#133
Origin Protein (with Creatine) (Caramelised Biscuit)
Origin Protein (with Creatine) (Caramelised Biscuit)
MyProtein
19.6g/100kcal61
#134
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Banana Cream
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Banana Cream
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal61
#135
Impact Whey Protein Powder (White Chocolate)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (White Chocolate)
MyProtein
19.6g/100kcal61
#136
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Mocha)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Mocha)
MyProtein
18.6g/100kcal61
See all 347 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=347)
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Macro Split

130kcal/serving
Protein
76%
Fat
11%
Carbs
13%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (31g)Per 100g
Energy130kcal419.35kcal
Protein24g77.42g
Total Fat1.5g4.84g
Sat. Fat1g3.23g
Carbohydrates4g12.9g
Fiber——
Sugar2g6.45g
Sodium130mg419.35mg

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Best prices across retailers — shown in your selected currency.

ProductRetailerPricePer ServingShips to
2 lb899g · 29 sv
iHerb
Worldwide
US$49.99
US$1.72/sv
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2 lb899g · 29 servings
iHerb
US$49.99
US$1.72/serving
Worldwide
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5 lb2263g · 73 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$89.99
US$1.23/sv
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5 lb2263g · 73 servings
iHerb
Best Value
US$89.99
US$1.23/serving
Worldwide
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Banana Cream
Optimum NutritionGold Standard® 100% Whey, Banana CreamProtein Powder · Fruity, Sweet · Whey Isolate · #134 of 347 Protein Powders
Gluten-FreeVegetarianSugar-Free
XRay Score
61/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency18.5 g/100kcalValue for Money19.5 g/$Leanness16.0:1 P:FLow Carb—Fiber—
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 31g/ 100g
Calories130 kcal419 kcal
Protein24g77g
Fat1.5g4.8g
Carbs (total)4.0g13g
Fiber——
Sugar2.0g6.5g
Macro Split
130kcal/svg
Protein
76%
Fat
11%
Carbs
13%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
18.5 g/100kcal
#185/347
Value for Money
19.5 g/$
#61/234
Leanness
16.0:1 P:F
#109/313
Low Carb
—
—
Fiber
—
—
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