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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Extreme Milk Chocolate

Extreme milk chocolate · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 32g serving

#126in Protein Powder(244)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
56/100
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
Where to Buy
iHerbBest value
5.01 lb · 71 servings
US$1.41/serving
US$99.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #126 of 244 · XRay Score 56/100
  • Strength: Protein Efficiency (Top 30%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Chocolate
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Extreme Milk Chocolate by Optimum Nutrition performs at par with most competitors in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 56/100, placing #126 out of 244. Its strongest dimension is protein efficiency (top 30%), offering excellent protein-to-calorie efficiency. 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
#126 of 244
56/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#75 of 244
20.0g/100kcal24.0g/serving70th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#99 of 182
17.0 g/US$46th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#116 of 219
12.0:147th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
No data
——
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
No data
——

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
···
#124
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel)
MyProtein
18.9g/100kcal57
#125
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Natural Chocolate)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Natural Chocolate)
MyProtein
18.9g/100kcal57
#126
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Extreme Milk Chocolate
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Extreme Milk Chocolate
Optimum Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal56
#127
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Strawberry Cream, Lightly Sweetened)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Strawberry Cream, Lightly Sweetened)
MyProtein
19.1g/100kcal56
#128
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Chocolate Caramel)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Chocolate Caramel)
MyProtein
19.0g/100kcal56
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

120kcal/serving
Protein
76%
Fat
14%
Carbs
10%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (32g)Per 100g
Energy120kcal375kcal
Protein24g75g
Total Fat2g6.25g
Sat. Fat1g3.12g
Carbohydrates3g9.38g
Fiber——
Sugar2g6.25g
Sodium130mg406.25mg

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ProductRetailerPricePer ServingShips to
5.01 lb2272g · 71 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$99.99
US$1.41/sv
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5.01 lb2272g · 71 servings
iHerb
Best Value
US$99.99
US$1.41/serving
Worldwide
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