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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Hazelnut, 2 lb (907 g)

Chocolate hazelnut · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 33g serving

#84in Protein Powder(129)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
48/100
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
2 lb · 27 servings
US$1.85/serving
US$49.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #84 of 129 · XRay Score 48/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 40%)
  • Weakness: Leanness (Bottom 61%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Chocolate And Nutty
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Hazelnut, 2 lb (907 g) by Optimum Nutrition performs at par with most competitors in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 48/100, placing #84 out of 129. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 40%), standing out on cost-effectiveness. On the flip side, the fat-to-protein ratio is higher than average (bottom 61% of the category). 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 chocolate and nutty flavor profile. This product also is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 129 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#84 of 129
48/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#74 of 129
18.5g/100kcal24.0g/serving43rd percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#25 of 61
13.0 g/US$60th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#76 of 124
12.0:139th percentile
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
···
#82
Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Quest Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal49
#83
Elite Casein®, Rich Chocolate, 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Elite Casein®, Rich Chocolate, 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Dymatize
19.2g/100kcal48
#84
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Hazelnut, 2 lb (907 g)
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Hazelnut, 2 lb (907 g)
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal48
#85
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 2 lb (907 g)
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 2 lb (907 g)
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal47
#86
Combat® Protein Powder, Chocolate Milk, 2 lbs (900 g)
Combat® Protein Powder, Chocolate Milk, 2 lbs (900 g)
MusclePharm
17.9g/100kcal42
—
Combat® Protein Powder, Chocolate Milk, 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
Combat® Protein Powder, Chocolate Milk, 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
MusclePharm
17.9g/100kcal42
—
Combat Protein Powder, Chocolate Milk, 6.2 lb (2,831 g)
Combat Protein Powder, Chocolate Milk, 6.2 lb (2,831 g)
MusclePharm
17.9g/100kcal42
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

130kcal/serving
Protein
76%
Fat
14%
Carbs
10%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (33g)Per 100g
Energy130kcal393.94kcal
Protein24g72.73g
Total Fat2g6.06g
Sat. Fat1g3.03g
Carbohydrates3g9.09g
Fiber——
Sugar1g3.03g
Sodium160mg484.85mg

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2 lb891g · 27 sv
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iHerb
Worldwide
US$49.99
US$1.85/sv
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2 lb891g · 27 servings
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US$1.85/serving
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