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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Coffee

Coffee · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 32g serving

#165in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
55/100
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 · 71 servings
US$1.27/serving
US$89.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #165 of 347 · XRay Score 55/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 30%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Coffee
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Coffee by Optimum Nutrition performs at par with most competitors in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 55/100, placing #165 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 30%), standing out on cost-effectiveness. The protein here comes from whey isolate, known for its clean amino acid profile and rapid absorption. Flavor-wise, it features coffee 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
#165 of 347
55/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#187 of 347
18.5g/100kcal24.0g/serving46th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#70 of 234
18.9 g/US$70th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#155 of 313
12.0:151st 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
···
#163
Whey Protein, Cereal Milk®
Whey Protein, Cereal Milk®
Ghost
19.2g/100kcal56
#164
Impact Pea Protein (Salted Caramel)
Impact Pea Protein (Salted Caramel)
MyVegan
17.8g/100kcal56
#165
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Coffee
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Coffee
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal55
—
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Coconut
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Coconut
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal55
···
#167
Isolate Loaded Whey Protein™ Powder, Brownie Batter
Isolate Loaded Whey Protein™ Powder, Brownie Batter
Animal
19.2g/100kcal55
—
Isolate Loaded Whey Protein™, Brownie Batter
Isolate Loaded Whey Protein™, Brownie Batter
Animal
19.2g/100kcal55
—
Whey Protein, Milk Chocolate
Whey Protein, Milk Chocolate
Ghost
19.2g/100kcal55
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
74%
Fat
14%
Carbs
12%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (32g)Per 100g
Energy130kcal406.25kcal
Protein24g75g
Total Fat2g6.25g
Sat. Fat1g3.12g
Carbohydrates4g12.5g
Fiber——
Sugar2g6.25g
Sodium130mg406.25mg

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ProductRetailerPricePer ServingShips to
5 lb2272g · 71 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$89.99
US$1.27/sv
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5 lb2272g · 71 servings
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Best Value
US$89.99
US$1.27/serving
Worldwide
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Coffee
Optimum NutritionGold Standard® 100% Whey, CoffeeProtein Powder · Coffee · Whey Isolate · #165 of 347 Protein Powders
Gluten-FreeVegetarianSugar-Free
XRay Score
55/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency18.5 g/100kcalValue for Money18.9 g/$Leanness12.0:1 P:FLow Carb—Fiber—
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 32g/ 100g
Calories130 kcal406 kcal
Protein24g75g
Fat2.0g6.3g
Carbs (total)4.0g13g
Fiber——
Sugar2.0g6.3g
Macro Split
130kcal/svg
Protein
74%
Fat
14%
Carbs
12%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
18.5 g/100kcal
#187/347
Value for Money
18.9 g/$
#70/234
Leanness
12.0:1 P:F
#155/313
Low Carb
—
—
Fiber
—
—
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