Gold standard protein shake
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Gold standard protein shake by Optimum Nutrition scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Gold standard protein shake by Optimum Nutrition provides 40 calories, 7.4g protein, 0.9g fat, and 0.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 18.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 40 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.2g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.3g per 100g.
- ⚠Contains 7 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Gold standard protein shake by Optimum Nutrition is a lower-calorie option in the protein shakes category at 40 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 101. Low protein at just 7.4g per 100g — well below the 17.0g average. Very low sugar at 0.3g per 100g — much better than the 1.7g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 40 kcal per 100g (category avg: 101)
- •Protein: 7.4g per 100g (category avg: 17.0g)
- •Sugars: 0.3g per 100g (category avg: 1.7g)
- •Fiber: 0.3g per 100g (category avg: 1.4g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.2g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Gold standard protein shake doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the protein shakes category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Protein Blend (Milk Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate), Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Zinc Aspartate, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Niacinamide, Vitamin A Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Cholecalciferol, Palmitate, Phytomenadione, Copper Amino Acid Sodium Selenite, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin), Cellulose Gel and Gum, Potassium Phosphate and Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Salt, Heavy Cream, 20% 20% Marving usod Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Carrageenan.