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Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard

Vanilla custard · Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey, Casein · 165g serving

#334in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Vegetarian
1/2
XRay Score
10/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
60g
Protein /serving
3g
Fiber /serving
650
kcal /serving
9.2g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
Where to Buy
iHerbBest value
5.09 lb · 14 servings
US$6.33/serving
US$88.65 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #334 of 347 · XRay Score 10/100
  • Weakness: Fiber (Bottom 96%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Vanilla

Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard by Optimum Nutrition ranks in the lower tier in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 10/100, placing #334 out of 347. On the flip side, it doesn't contribute much dietary fiber (bottom 96% of the category). The protein here comes from whey isolate, known for its clean amino acid profile and rapid absorption. On the flavor front, expect vanilla tones.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#334 of 347
10/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#318 of 347
9.2g/100kcal60.0g/serving8th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#203 of 234
9.48 g/US$13th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#268 of 313
6.7:114th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#219 of 229
47.9g/100g79.0g/serving4th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#135 of 141
1.8g/100g3.0g/serving4th 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
···
#332
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Strawberry Cream
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Strawberry Cream
Naturade
8.7g/100kcal11
#333
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Vanilla
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Vanilla
Naturade
10.0g/100kcal11
#334
Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard
Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard
Optimum Nutrition
9.2g/100kcal10
#335
Balanced Meal™, Protein Powder, Chocolate
Balanced Meal™, Protein Powder, Chocolate
Animal
9.1g/100kcal10
#336
Serious Mass™, Chocolate Peanut Butter
Serious Mass™, Chocolate Peanut Butter
Optimum Nutrition
4.0g/100kcal8
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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=347)
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Macro Split

650kcal/serving
Protein
37%
Fat
12%
Carbs
51%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (165g)Per 100g
Energy650kcal393.94kcal
Protein60g36.36g
Total Fat9g5.45g
Sat. Fat4g2.42g
Carbohydrates82g49.7g
Fiber3g1.82g
Sugar5g3.03g
Sodium340mg206.06mg

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5.09 lb2310g · 14 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$88.65
US$6.33/sv
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5.09 lb2310g · 14 servings
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US$6.33/serving
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard
Optimum NutritionGold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla CustardProtein Powder · Vanilla · Whey Isolate · #334 of 347 Protein Powders
Vegetarian
XRay Score
10/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency9.2 g/100kcalValue for Money9.5 g/$Leanness6.7:1 P:FLow Carb47.9g net/100gFiber1.8 g/100g
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 165g/ 100g
Calories650 kcal394 kcal
Protein60g36g
Fat9.0g5.5g
Carbs (total)82g50g
Fiber3.0g1.8g
Sugar5.0g3.0g
Macro Split
650kcal/svg
Protein
37%
Fat
12%
Carbs
51%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
9.2 g/100kcal
#318/347
Value for Money
9.5 g/$
#203/234
Leanness
6.7:1 P:F
#268/313
Low Carb
47.9g net/100g
#219/229
Fiber
1.8 g/100g
#135/141
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