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Gold standard whey
Gold standard whey by Optimum Nutrition provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 6.7 g of sugars and 80 g of protein. That is 75% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is listed in the Protein powders category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 scoop (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 120 kcal | 363 +10% | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 1 g | 1% | 4.7 −29% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.1 −19% |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 3 g | 1% | 10.1 |
| Total sugars | 6.7 g | 2 g | 3.8 +75% | |
| Protein | 80 g | 24 g | 48% | 69.6 +15% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 1.1 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4749 Protein powders products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other protein powders
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 scoop (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0748927051155
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gold standard whey?
Gold standard whey contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1 scoop (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Gold standard whey?
Gold standard whey has 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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