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Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard, 5.09 lb (2.31 kg)

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

#116in Protein Powder(129)
✓ Vegetarian
1/2
XRay Score
15/100
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
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iHerbBest value
5.09 lb · 14 servings
US$6.33/serving
US$88.65 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #116 of 129 · XRay Score 15/100
  • Weakness: Low Carb (Bottom 92%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Vanilla

Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard, 5.09 lb (2.31 kg) by Optimum Nutrition ranks in the lower tier in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 15/100, placing #116 out of 129. On the flip side, this isn't the best pick for strict low-carb diets (bottom 92% 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 129 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#116 of 129
15/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#114 of 129
9.2g/100kcal60.0g/serving12th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#46 of 61
9.48 g/US$25th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#109 of 124
6.7:112th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
#76 of 83
47.9g/100g79.0g/serving9th percentile
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
#31 of 35
1.8g/100g3.0g/serving12th percentile

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
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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
···
#114
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Bavarian Chocolate, 1 lb 1.88 oz (507 g)
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Bavarian Chocolate, 1 lb 1.88 oz (507 g)
Naturade
8.7g/100kcal19
#115
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Vanilla, 1.2 lb (540 g)
Total Soy®, Meal Replacement, Vanilla, 1.2 lb (540 g)
Naturade
10.0g/100kcal16
#116
Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard, 5.09 lb (2.31 kg)
Gold Standard® Pro Gainer, Vanilla Custard, 5.09 lb (2.31 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
9.2g/100kcal15
#117
Serious Mass™, Banana, 6 lb (2.72 kg)
Serious Mass™, Banana, 6 lb (2.72 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
4.0g/100kcal14
#118
Serious Mass™, Vanilla, 6 lb (2.72 kg)
Serious Mass™, Vanilla, 6 lb (2.72 kg)
Optimum Nutrition
4.0g/100kcal14
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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

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
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iHerb
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US$88.65
US$6.33/sv
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