Gold Standard Whey

Gold Standard Whey by Optimum nutrition has 374 kcal per 100 g. One serving (31 g) is about 116 kcal.

Gold Standard Whey contains 77.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 24 g per 31 g serving.

Yes — 77.4 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 83% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (374 kcal); points in favor come from protein (77.4 g). Overall that places it in band B.

About 27 g of Gold Standard Whey equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 374 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 187 kcal.

It is a moderate source: 871 mg per 100 g, about 19% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 38%.

It is a good source: 425.8 mg per 100 g, about 33% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 66%.