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Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 lb (2.27 kg)

Mocha cappuccino · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 32g serving

#81in Protein Powder(129)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
50/100
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
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5 lb · 71 servings
US$1.41/serving
US$99.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #81 of 129 · XRay Score 50/100
  • Strength: Value For Money (Top 25%)
  • Weakness: Leanness (Bottom 63%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Coffee
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 lb (2.27 kg) by Optimum Nutrition lands in the middle of the pack in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 50/100, placing #81 out of 129. Its strongest dimension is value for money (top 25%), standing out on cost-effectiveness. On the flip side, leanness isn't its strongest suit (bottom 63% of the category). Built on whey isolate — a refined, fast-digesting protein with minimal fat and lactose. It comes in a coffee flavor profile. Notably, as stated, this product is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 129 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#81 of 129
50/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#80 of 129
18.5g/100kcal24.0g/serving38th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#16 of 61
17.0 g/US$75th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#78 of 124
12.0:137th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
No data
——
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
No data
——

Leaderboard

XRay Score — Protein Powder (129 products)

RankProductProtein Eff.g/100kcalScore/100
#1
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
—
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
···
#81
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
18.5g/100kcal50
#82
Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Protein Powder, Cookies & Cream, 1.6 lb (726 g)
Quest Nutrition
20.0g/100kcal49
#83
Elite Casein®, Rich Chocolate, 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Elite Casein®, Rich Chocolate, 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Dymatize
19.2g/100kcal48
See all 129 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=129)
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Macro Split

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

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (32g)Per 100g
Energy130kcal406.25kcal
Protein24g75g
Total Fat2g6.25g
Sat. Fat1g3.12g
Carbohydrates3g9.38g
Fiber——
Sugar1g3.12g
Sodium130mg406.25mg

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5 lb2272g · 71 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$99.99
US$1.41/sv
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5 lb2272g · 71 servings
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US$1.41/serving
Worldwide
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