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Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla

Velocity vanilla · Whey Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Whey · 40g serving

#117in Protein Powder(347)
✓ Gluten-Free✓ Vegetarian✓ Sugar-Free
1/2
XRay Score
63/100
Performance
P/kcal$P:F▾ CFb
At-a-Glance
30g
Protein /serving
—
Fiber /serving
140
kcal /serving
21.4g
Protein /100kcal
Performance
ProteinEfficiencyValue forMoneyLeannessLow CarbFiber
Where to Buy
iHerbBest value
3.52 lb · 40 servings
US$2.80/serving
US$111.99 for pack
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XRay Summary

  • Ranks #117 of 347 · XRay Score 63/100
  • Strength: Leanness (Top 11%)
  • Weakness: Value For Money (Bottom 84%)
  • Protein Source: Whey Isolate
  • Flavor: Vanilla
  • Dietary: Gluten-Free

Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla by Optimum Nutrition scores above average overall in the protein powder category with an XRay Score of 63/100, placing #117 out of 347. Its strongest dimension is leanness (top 11%), with a very clean protein-to-fat profile. On the flip side, price-to-protein ratio trails competitors (bottom 84% of the category). Built on whey isolate — a refined, fast-digesting protein with minimal fat and lactose. Flavor-wise, it features vanilla notes. It should also be noted that this product is gluten-free.

How It Ranks

Ranked against 347 products in this category.

XRay Score5D weighted score across all dimensions
#117 of 347
63/100XRay Score
Protein Efficiencygrams of protein per 100 kcal — higher is better
#57 of 347
21.4g/100kcal30.0g/serving84th percentile
Value for Moneygrams of protein per unit of currency — higher is better
#196 of 234
10.7 g/US$16th percentile
Leannessprotein-to-fat ratio — higher is better
#37 of 313
30.0:189th percentile
Low Carbnet carbs per 100g — lower is better
No data
——
Fiberfiber per 100g — higher is better
No data
——

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
···
#115
Isolate Loaded Whey Protein™ Powder, Vanilla
Isolate Loaded Whey Protein™ Powder, Vanilla
Animal
20.8g/100kcal63
#116
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Vanilla & Raspberry)
Impact Whey Protein Powder (Vanilla & Raspberry)
MyProtein
18.6g/100kcal63
#117
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla
Optimum Nutrition
21.4g/100kcal63
#118
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Turbo Chocolate
Platinum Hydro Whey®, Turbo Chocolate
Optimum Nutrition
21.4g/100kcal63
#119
Impact Vegan Protein (White Chocolate Raspberry)
Impact Vegan Protein (White Chocolate Raspberry)
MyVegan
18.8g/100kcal62
See all 347 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=347)
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Macro Split

140kcal/serving
Protein
85%
Fat
6%
Carbs
9%

Nutrition

Macronutrient breakdown and product details.

NutrientPer Serving (40g)Per 100g
Energy140kcal350kcal
Protein30g75g
Total Fat1g2.5g
Sat. Fat0.5g1.25g
Carbohydrates3g7.5g
Fiber——
Sugar1g2.5g
Sodium160mg400mg

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3.52 lb1600g · 40 sv
Best Value
iHerb
Worldwide
US$111.99
US$2.80/sv
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3.52 lb1600g · 40 servings
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US$111.99
US$2.80/serving
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Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity Vanilla
Optimum NutritionPlatinum Hydro Whey®, Velocity VanillaProtein Powder · Vanilla · Whey Isolate · #117 of 347 Protein Powders
Gluten-FreeVegetarianSugar-Free
XRay Score
63/100
Weighted across
5 dimensions
Protein Efficiency21.4 g/100kcalValue for Money10.7 g/$Leanness30.0:1 P:FLow Carb—Fiber—
This productProtein Powder avg
Nutrition
/ serving 40g/ 100g
Calories140 kcal350 kcal
Protein30g75g
Fat1.0g2.5g
Carbs (total)3.0g7.5g
Fiber——
Sugar1.0g2.5g
Macro Split
140kcal/svg
Protein
85%
Fat
6%
Carbs
9%
Protein Powder Rankings
Value
Rank
Protein Efficiency
21.4 g/100kcal
#57/347
Value for Money
10.7 g/$
#196/234
Leanness
30.0:1 P:F
#37/313
Low Carb
—
—
Fiber
—
—
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