Garden of Life vs Optimum Nutrition

Compare Garden of Life and Optimum Nutrition by Index /100, $/25g protein, and nutrition.

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Garden of Life Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder Vanilla - 21g Protein for Women & Men + Probiotics - 12 Servings - Gluten Free, Non GMO, Kosher, Humane, RBST & rBGH Hormone Free
Garden of Life

Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder Vanilla

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Vanilla Ice Cream - 5 lbs .
Optimum Nutrition

Gold Standard Whey Vanilla Ice Cream

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Index score
—UnscoredIndex / 100
—UnscoredIndex / 100
Cost / 25g protein
$2.99
$1.07
Protein / serving
21g
24g
Formulation / 100
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Sugar / 25g protein
2.4g
1.0g
Flavor
vanilla
vanilla

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garden of Life better than Optimum Nutrition?

It depends on the SKU. Compare live Index /100 (formulation checks, sugar, value) and $/25g on this page — brand reputation alone is not a score.

How does WheyIndex score these brands?

Index /100 weights formulation (60%), sugar per 25g protein (30%), and same-market value (10%). Affiliate relationships never change scores. See /how-the-index-works.