Gold Standard 100% Isolate
Smooth Vanilla · 5 lb
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate in Smooth Vanilla delivers 25 g of protein per serving across 71 servings per container, which works out to 1775 g of total protein per tub. Each serving is 32 g of powder, mixed into water or milk.
Its Value Score is 30 - a Value Score under 70 is below the category average - you are likely paying a brand or convenience premium versus the leaders. The score is a normalised measure of grams of protein per dollar versus the rest of the catalog.
Within the Whey Isolate (WPI) category specifically, this product ranks #30 of 78 (top 38%) by value. The category average Value Score is 31, so this product is below the typical whey isolate (wpi) on cost-per-gram efficiency.
Best use case: Ideal post-workout: 90%+ protein content with minimal carbs, fats and lactose for fast absorption.
When to consider alternatives: If you tolerate dairy fine and want better cost-per-gram, a whey blend usually wins on value. The related products below are ranked the same way and let you compare side-by-side.
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Specs
| Protein per serving | 25 g |
|---|---|
| Servings per container | 71 |
| Total protein per container | 1775 g |
| Serving size | 32 g |
| Net weight | 5 lb (2270 g) |
| Type | Whey Isolate (WPI) |
| Brand origin | US |
| Suggested use | Ideal post-workout: 90%+ protein content with minimal carbs, fats and lactose for fast absorption. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate good value?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate scores 30 on our Value Score (grams of protein per dollar, normalised 0–100). That is below average value - a Value Score under 70 is below the category average - you are likely paying a brand or convenience premium versus the leaders. Within Whey Isolate (WPI) specifically, it ranks #30 of 78 (top 38%, category average score 31).
How many servings in Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate contains 71 servings per container, with 25 g of protein per serving (serving size 32 g). That works out to 1775 g of total protein per container.
What does Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate (Smooth Vanilla) taste like?
This listing is the Smooth Vanilla variant of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate. Taste is subjective and varies by batch and mixer, but Optimum Nutrition is generally well-regarded for flavor in the whey isolate (wpi) category. If Smooth Vanilla is not your preference, check the related-products section below for other flavors of the same product.
Where to buy Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate cheapest?
We track 4 retailers for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate. Check the live price table above for current availability - we only show prices we have verified within the last 24 hours.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate vs other Whey Isolate (WPI) options?
Ideal post-workout: 90%+ protein content with minimal carbs, fats and lactose for fast absorption. If you tolerate dairy fine and want better cost-per-gram, a whey blend usually wins on value. Use the comparison table above and the related products below to weigh Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate against alternatives - we rank purely by grams of protein per dollar, with no paid placement.
