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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Delicious Strawberry, 5 lb (2.27 kg)

Delicious strawberry · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 31g serving

#34in Protein Powder(129)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
73/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
24g
Protein /serving
—
Fiber /serving
120
kcal /serving
20.0g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
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iHerbBest value
5 lb · 73 servings
US$1.23/serving
US$89.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #34 of 129 · XRay Score 73/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 5%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Fruity
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Delicious Strawberry, 5 lb (2.27 kg) by Optimum Nutrition sits comfortably in the upper half in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 73/100, placing #34 out of 129. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 5%), standing out on cost-effectiveness. It uses whey isolate as its protein base, a fast-absorbing source favored for its high purity and low lactose content. On the flavor front, expect fruity tones. This product also is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 129 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#34 of 129
73/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#44 of 129
20.0g/100kcal24.0g/serving66th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#4 of 61
19.5 g/US$95th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#55 of 124
16.0:156th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
No data
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Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
No data
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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
···
#32
Elite Casein®, Smooth Vanilla, 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Elite Casein®, Smooth Vanilla, 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Dymatize
20.8g/100kcal78
#33
Protein Powder, Vanilla Milkshake, 3 lb (1.36 kg)
Protein Powder, Vanilla Milkshake, 3 lb (1.36 kg)
Quest Nutrition
21.8g/100kcal76
#34
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Delicious Strawberry, 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Delicious Strawberry, 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal73
—
Gold Standard® 100% Whey Protein, White Chocolate, 5 lb (2.26 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Whey Protein, White Chocolate, 5 lb (2.26 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal73
···
#36
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla, 3.52 lb (1.6 kg)
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla, 3.52 lb (1.6 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
21.4g/100kcal72
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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

120kcal/serving
Protein
79%
Fat
11%
Carbs
10%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (31g)Per 100g
Energy120kcal387.1kcal
Protein24g77.42g
Total Fat1.5g4.84g
Sat. Fat1g3.23g
Carbohydrates3g9.68g
Fiber——
Sugar2g6.45g
Sodium130mg419.35mg

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ProductRetailerPricePer ServingShips to
5 lb2263g · 73 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$89.99
US$1.23/sv
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5 lb2263g · 73 servings
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US$89.99
US$1.23/serving
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