Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard vs MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Whey Gold.
Our independent head-to-head review of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder and MuscleTech Nitro Tech 100% Whey Gold 907-1020g, scored on value, protein density, macros and ingredient quality so you don't have to guess which to buy.
WheyWise verdict
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder wins for most buyers.
79g protein per 100g - higher density than Nitro-Tech
Best taste reputation in the industry (Double Rich Chocolate)
Widest UK distribution - more price competition means better deals
Ingredient quality
Ingredients, line by line.
Every ingredient on each label, classified. Approved means nutritionist-positive sources or actives. Neutral is functional (binders, anti-caking, flavouring). Watch flags additives many buyers want to limit.
ApprovedNeutralWatch
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
9 total
MuscleTech Nitro Tech 100% Whey Gold 907-1020g
10 total
Optimum ingredients
9 total- Whey protein isolate (milk)
- Whey protein concentrate (milk)
- Hydrolysed whey protein isolate (milk)
- Soy lecithin (emulsifier)
- Curcumin (natural colour)
- Xanthan gum (thickener)
- Flavourings
- SucraloseWatch
- Acesulfame KWatch
Whey blend (98%) is the constant; flavours / colours vary.
View source panel →MuscleTech ingredients
10 total- Whey peptides + isolate blend
- Whey protein concentrate
- Cocoa (alkalised)
- Soy / sunflower lecithin
- Cellulose gum / xanthan gum / carrageenan
- Salt
- Natural & artificial flavours
- Silicon dioxide (anti-caking)
- Acesulfame KWatch
- SucraloseWatch
Double Rich Chocolate variant.
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