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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt

Chocolate malt · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 31g serving

#131in Protein Powder(244)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
53/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
24g
Protein /serving
1g
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 #131 of 244 · XRay Score 53/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 31%)
  • Weakness: Fiber (Bottom 68%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Chocolate
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt by Optimum Nutrition lands in the middle of the pack in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 53/100, placing #131 out of 244. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 31%), standing out on cost-effectiveness. On the flip side, it doesn't contribute much dietary fiber (bottom 68% of the category). Built on whey isolate — a refined, fast-digesting protein with minimal fat and lactose. Flavor-wise, it features chocolate notes. Notably, as stated, this product is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 244 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#131 of 244
53/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#140 of 244
18.5g/100kcal24.0g/serving43rd percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#57 of 182
19.5 g/US$69th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#112 of 219
12.0:149th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#43 of 134
6.5g/100g2.0g/serving68th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#51 of 75
3.2g/100g1.0g/serving32nd 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
···
#129
THE Whey (Banana)
THE Whey (Banana)
MyProtein
19.1g/100kcal55
#130
Impact Pea Protein (Salted Caramel)
Impact Pea Protein (Salted Caramel)
MyVegan
17.8g/100kcal54
#131
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal53
#132
Elite Casein®, Rich Chocolate
Elite Casein®, Rich Chocolate
Dymatize
19.2g/100kcal53
#133
Combat® Protein Powder, Banana Cream
Combat® Protein Powder, Banana Cream
MusclePharm
19.2g/100kcal53
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Combat® Protein Powder, Horchata
Combat® Protein Powder, Horchata
MusclePharm
19.2g/100kcal53
—
Combat® Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream
Combat® Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream
MusclePharm
19.2g/100kcal53
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

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

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (31g)Per 100g
Energy130kcal419.35kcal
Protein24g77.42g
Total Fat2g6.45g
Sat. Fat1g3.23g
Carbohydrates3g9.68g
Fiber1g3.23g
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$56.99
US$1.97/sv
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2 lb899g · 29 servings
iHerb
US$56.99
US$1.97/serving
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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
Buy
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