Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder vs Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate
Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (28g vs 24g), more protein per 100 calories (21.5g vs 20.0g).
Full side-by-side of protein, calories, macros, and protein density for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder and Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate below.
Optimum Nutrition
Wins on: Calories
Protein
24g
Calories
120
Protein per 100 cal
20.0g
Pros
- Lower calorie load: 120 calories vs 130.
Cons
- Less protein per serving: 24g vs 28g.
- Lower protein density than Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate (20.0g vs 21.5g protein per 100 calories).
Transparent Labs
Wins on: Protein, Protein per 100 cal
Protein
28g
Calories
130
Protein per 100 cal
21.5g
Pros
- More protein per serving: 28g vs 24g.
- Better protein density: 21.5g protein per 100 calories.
Cons
- Higher calorie count: 130 vs 120.
| Metric | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder | Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24g | 28gBest |
| Calories | 120Best | 130 |
| Sugar | 1g | 1g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sodium | — | — |
| Carbs | — | — |
| Fat | — | — |
| Protein per 100 cal | 20.0g | 21.5gBest |
“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: Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate wins, 28g vs 24g.
- Calories: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder wins, 120 vs 130.
- Sugar: it's a real tie — both at 1g.
- Protein per 100 cal: Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate wins, 21.5g vs 20.0g.
Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend.
Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (28g vs 24g), more protein per 100 calories (21.5g vs 20.0g). 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
Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate has more protein per serving: 28g versus 24g.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder is the lighter option at 120 calories, compared with 130 calories for the alternative.
Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate is the more protein-dense pick at about 21.5g of protein per 100 calories.
"Healthier" depends on your goal: Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate has more protein (28g vs 24g); Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder is lower in calories (120 vs 130). 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.
Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate edges ahead on a protein + calorie + rating blend. Transparent Labs Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate scores higher in that blend because it offers more protein per serving (28g vs 24g), more protein per 100 calories (21.5g vs 20.0g). Because they are in the same category, this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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