Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder vs RYSE Loaded Protein Powder
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (120 vs 150), more protein per 100 calories (20.0g vs 16.7g), the stronger user rating (4.6 vs 4.5).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder and RYSE Loaded Protein Powder below.
Optimum Nutrition
Wins on: Calories, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
24g
Calories
120
Protein per 100 cal
20.0g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 120 calories vs 150.
- Better protein density: 20.0g protein per 100 calories.
- Stronger shopper rating: 4.6 vs 4.5.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 24g vs 25g.
RYSE
Wins on: Protein
Protein
25g
Calories
150
Protein per 100 cal
16.7g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 25g vs 24g.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 150 vs 120.
- Lower protein density than Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder (16.7g vs 20.0g protein per 100 calories).
| Metric | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder | RYSE Loaded Protein Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24g | 25gBest |
| Calories | 120Best | 150 |
| Sugar | 1g | 1g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sodium | — | — |
| Carbs | — | — |
| Fat | — | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 20.0gBest | 16.7g |
“Healthier” depends on your goal — here’s the real winner on every number we track, so two people with different priorities can both get the right answer.
- Protein: RYSE Loaded Protein Powder wins, 25g vs 24g.
- Calories: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder wins, 120 vs 150.
- Sugar: it's a real tie — both at 1g.
- Protein per 100 cal: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder wins, 20.0g vs 16.7g.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (120 vs 150), more protein per 100 calories (20.0g vs 16.7g), the stronger user rating (4.6 vs 4.5). This blend won’t match your priorities if sugar, carbs, or diet fit matter more to you than protein, calories, and rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
RYSE Loaded Protein Powder has more protein per serving: 25g versus 24g.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder is the lighter option at 120 calories, compared with 150 calories for the alternative.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder is the more protein-dense pick at about 20.0g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: RYSE Loaded Protein Powder has more protein (25g vs 24g); Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder is lower in calories (120 vs 150). Neither is objectively the "healthiest" for everyone — see the pick-by-priority breakdown above, or try our free AI Snack Finder to get matched to your specific goal.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder scores higher in that blend because it offers a lighter calorie hit (120 vs 150), more protein per 100 calories (20.0g vs 16.7g), the stronger user rating (4.6 vs 4.5). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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