MacroXray logoMACROXRAY
Products
OptimizeCraveBenchmark
HomeProductsProtein PowderGold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt
← Back to Protein Powder
Optimum Nutrition

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt

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

#159in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
57/100
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
Buy Now
Ships Worldwide
🇺🇸 Prices in USD
View more buying options

XRay Summary

  • Ranks #159 of 347 · XRay Score 57/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 26%)
  • Weakness: Fiber (Bottom 71%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Chocolate And Sweet
  • 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 57/100, placing #159 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 26%), standing out on cost-effectiveness. On the flip side, it doesn't contribute much dietary fiber (bottom 71% of the category). Built on whey isolate — a refined, fast-digesting protein with minimal fat and lactose. Flavor-wise, it features chocolate and sweet notes. Notably, as stated, this product is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#159 of 347
57/100XRay 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
#151 of 313
12.0:152nd percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#63 of 229
6.5g/100g2.0g/serving73rd percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#101 of 141
3.2g/100g1.0g/serving29th percentile

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
···
#157
Warrior Blend Protein (Vanilla)
Warrior Blend Protein (Vanilla)
Sunwarrior
18.9g/100kcal57
#158
Casein Protein Powder (Chocolate)
Casein Protein Powder (Chocolate)
Ascent
20.8g/100kcal57
#159
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal57
#160
THE Whey (Banana)
THE Whey (Banana)
MyProtein
19.1g/100kcal57
#161
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Chocolate Caramel)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Chocolate Caramel)
MyProtein
19.0g/100kcal57
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)
Learn more about our methodology →

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

Shop

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
Buy Now
2 lb899g · 29 servings
iHerb
US$56.99
US$1.97/serving
Worldwide
Buy
5 lb2263g · 73 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$89.99
US$1.23/sv
Buy Now
5 lb2263g · 73 servings
iHerb
Best Value
US$89.99
US$1.23/serving
Worldwide
Buy
Prices shown in each retailer's original currency. Shipping availability and delivery to your country depend on the retailer.

Disclaimer — All nutritional data and product information is provided to the best of our knowledge based on publicly available sources and may contain inaccuracies. MacroXray is not responsible for discrepancies between listed and actual product data. Nothing on this site constitutes medical, dietary, or nutritional advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet. Dietary restriction labels (e.g. gluten-free, vegan) are based on ingredient information and may not account for cross-contamination or manufacturing processes — always verify with the manufacturer if you have allergies or intolerances. Halal, Kosher and other certifications shown are based on product labeling or third party site descriptions; actual certification status may vary by region and should be confirmed with the certifying body or manufacturer. Prices shown are sourced from third-party retailers at the time of last scan and may have changed since then. MacroXray is not a retailer and does not sell products directly.

MacroXray logoMACROXRAY

Your Protein. Your Rules. Ranked. We rank based on published nutrition data — no sponsored rankings, no mystery grades. Just numbers.

Featured onBoworaMacroXray - Featured on Startup Fame

Product

  • Optimize
  • Crave
  • Benchmark
  • Products
  • Articles
  • Brands

Categories

  • Protein Powder
  • Clear Protein
  • RTD Shake
  • Protein Bar
  • Protein Crisps
  • Sweet Snack
  • Savoury Snack
  • Smoothie
  • Cooking Mix
  • Fresh & Chilled
  • Other

Company

  • About
  • Methodology
  • FAQ
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Us
© 2026 MacroXray. All rights reserved.
Text size
Some links are affiliate links. Affiliate disclosure
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Malt
Optimum NutritionGold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate MaltProtein Powder · Chocolate, Sweet · Whey Isolate · #159 of 347 Protein Powders
Gluten-FreeVegetarianSugar-Free
XRay Score
57/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency18.5 g/100kcalValue for Money19.5 g/$Leanness12.0:1 P:FLow Carb6.5g net/100gFiber3.2 g/100g
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 31g/ 100g
Calories130 kcal419 kcal
Protein24g77g
Fat2.0g6.5g
Carbs (total)3.0g9.7g
Fiber1.0g3.2g
Sugar2.0g6.5g
Macro Split
130kcal/svg
Protein
76%
Fat
14%
Carbs
10%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
18.5 g/100kcal
#185/347
Value for Money
19.5 g/$
#61/234
Leanness
12.0:1 P:F
#151/313
Low Carb
6.5g net/100g
#63/229
Fiber
3.2 g/100g
#101/141
MacroXray logoMACROXRAY
Generated on Jun 14, 2026 bymacroxray.com
YOUR PROTEIN.YOUR RULES. RANKED.
Buy Now