Gold Standard 100% Whey vs Creatine Monohydrate
Overall, Creatine Monohydrate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 0.
Gold Standard 100% Whey
Creatine Monohydrate
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Gold Standard 100% Whey | Creatine Monohydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 1 |
| Calories | 378 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Fat | 4.1 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.9 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 82 g | 100 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Peanuts, Sesame seeds |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Creatine Monohydrate has no fat, while Gold Standard 100% Whey has 4.1 g.
- Creatine Monohydrate has no saturated fat, while Gold Standard 100% Whey has 1.4 g.
- Creatine Monohydrate has no sugar, while Gold Standard 100% Whey has 3.9 g.
- Creatine Monohydrate has no salt, while Gold Standard 100% Whey has 0.4 g.
- Creatine Monohydrate has 18% more protein (100 g vs 82 g).
- Creatine Monohydrate is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Gold Standard 100% Whey lists: Milk, Soybeans.
- Only Creatine Monohydrate lists: Crustaceans, Fish, Peanuts, Sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Gold Standard 100% Whey
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavourings, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Lactase.
Creatine Monohydrate
MONOHIDRATO DE CREATINA. PUEDE CONTENER LECHE (INCLUYENDO LACTOSA), SOYA, MANÍ, OTRAS NUECES, SEMILLAS DE SÉSAMO, CEREALES QUE CONTIENEN GLUTEN, HUEVOS, CRUSTÁCEOS, PESCADOS.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Gold Standard 100% Whey or Creatine Monohydrate?
Overall, Creatine Monohydrate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Gold Standard 100% Whey has fewer calories: 378 kcal versus 400 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Creatine Monohydrate has less sugar: 0 g versus 3.9 g per 100 g.