Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder

Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder by Optimum Nutrition has 387 kcal per 100 g. One serving (31 g) is about 120 kcal.

Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder 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 77% 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 (387 kcal), saturated fat (3.2 g), sodium (419.4 mg); points in favor come from protein (77.4 g). Overall that places it in band C.

About 26 g of Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 387 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 194 kcal.

It is a moderate source: 483.9 mg per 100 g, about 10% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 20%.

It is a good source: 419.4 mg per 100 g, about 32% of the daily value. A 200 g portion covers roughly 64%.