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Optimum Gold Standard Whey Protein Drink is a high-quality protein powder that contains Whey Protein Isolates, ultra-filtered Whey Protein Concentrate... more

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Experts recommend Optimum Gold Standard Whey more than Orgain Clean Protein Shake

As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Optimum Gold Standard Whey over Orgain Clean Protein Shake, but both Protein Drinks have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Optimum Gold Standard Whey received 2 recommendations: from Popular Science (26 Jun 2023) and The Strategist (7 Jan 2025). By contrast, Orgain Clean Protein Shake received only 3 recommendations from Eat This, Not That: (24 Sep 2024), MedicalNewsToday (18 Apr 2023) and Verywell Fit (15 May 2024).

Rank	Change	Price	Protein Drink	Eat This, Not That:	Popular Science	Health.com	MedicalNewsToday	Verywell Fit	Good Housekeeping	Insider	Healthline	TheManual	The Strategist
5	-	$36	Optimum Gold Standard Whey Optimum Gold Standard Whey Protein Drink is a high-quality protein powder that is low in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates, contains 24 grams of protein per serving, has a pleasant taste and smooth texture, and is highly digestible, making it an excellent choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
6	-	$28	Orgain Clean Protein Shake	3	-	-	4	5	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 26 Jun 2023 Popular Science ranked Optimum Gold Standard Whey as #1

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#1 out of 6 Optimum Gold Standard Whey
Best for beginners

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Source: www.popsci.com
On 7 Jan 2025 The Strategist ranked Optimum Gold Standard Whey as #3

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#3 out of 15 Optimum Gold Standard Whey
Best chocolate-flavored whey protein powder

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Source: nymag.com
On 24 Sep 2024 Eat This, Not That: ranked Orgain Clean Protein Shake as #3

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#3 out of 12 Orgain Clean Protein Shake

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Source: www.eatthis.com
On 18 Apr 2023 MedicalNewsToday ranked Orgain Clean Protein Shake as #4

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#4 out of 10 Orgain Clean Protein Shake
Best high in calcium

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Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
On 15 May 2024 Verywell Fit ranked Orgain Clean Protein Shake as #5

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#5 out of 7 Orgain Clean Protein Shake
Best High Calcium

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Source: www.verywellfit.com

After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Optimum Gold Standard Whey outranks Orgain Clean Protein Shake. This is not to say that Orgain Clean Protein Shake is a bad option. Like Optimum Gold Standard Whey, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Optimum Gold Standard Whey outranks Orgain Clean Protein Shake by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Optimum Gold Standard Whey is more critically acclaimed than Orgain Clean Protein Shake.

Rank	Change	Price	Protein Drink	Eat This, Not That:	Popular Science	Health.com	MedicalNewsToday	Verywell Fit	Good Housekeeping	Insider	Healthline	TheManual	The Strategist
1	-	$4	Owyn Vegan Protein Shake Plant-based protein shake that is free from the top 8 food allergens, high in protein and fiber, and has a pleasant taste and texture.	-	-	1	3	1	1	-	-	5	-
2	-	$33	Aloha Plant Based Protein Shake High-quality, organic, and plant-based protein supplement that is suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions, containing 18-20 grams of protein per serving, low in calories, and comes in four flavors.	6	-	-	-	6	2	2	-	3	-
3	-	$50	Iconic Protein Drink High-quality, natural protein drink made from grass-fed milk protein isolate that is suitable for a variety of dietary needs and is a great option for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to supplement their diet with protein.	10	-	6	10	-	-	1	-	-	-
4	-	$42	Fairlife Elite Core Power	-	-	10	7	-	-	-	-	1	-
5	-	$36	Optimum Gold Standard Whey Optimum Gold Standard Whey Protein Drink is a high-quality protein powder that is low in fat, sugar, and carbohydrates, contains 24 grams of protein per serving, has a pleasant taste and smooth texture, and is highly digestible, making it an excellent choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
6	-	$28	Orgain Clean Protein Shake	3	-	-	4	5	-	-	-	-	-
7	-	$34	Ripple Vegan Protein Shakes	11	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	6	-
8	-	$32	Premier Protein Shake Convenient and nutritious meal replacement shake that is low in calories, fat, and sugar, and contains a blend of milk protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, and whey protein concentrate, making it an ideal option for those looking to maintain or lose weight, but it contains artificial sweeteners and flavors that can have harmful effects on the gut microbiome and cause chronic GI problems and inflammation.	5	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
13	-	$31	Evolve Plant-Based Protein Shakes A natural and nutritious source of protein, free from artificial additives, suitable for vegans and those following a plant-based diet.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	7	-
14	-	Check price	Momentous Essential Plant-Based High-quality, plant-based protein supplement that supports muscle recovery and growth, contains essential amino acids, electrolytes, and is safe for athletes, with a positive brand reputation and delicious flavors.	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	9
15	-	Check price	Koia Protein Drink Low-sugar, high-nutrition, plant-based protein shake that is suitable for people with dietary restrictions and is a convenient option for those looking to increase their protein intake.	12	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	-
16	-	Check price	Chobani Complete Natural, high-protein, lactose-free yogurt that contains prebiotics, probiotics, and essential amino acids, making it a convenient and nutritious option for individuals looking to increase their protein intake.	-	-	7	-	4	-	-	-	-	-
17	+1	$42	Fairlife Core Power	4	-	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
18	-1	Check price	Pirq Vegan Caramel Coffee	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	8	-
19	-	Check price	Gainful Whey Protein Customizable and all-natural protein powder that provides up to 27 grams of protein per serving, tailored to the specific body composition, fitness goals, and dietary needs of the user, and is free of common allergens, fillers, dyes, sweeteners, or artificial flavors.	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	8	-	-
20	-	Check price	Kate Farms Organic Nutrition Shake Plant-based nutritional supplement that provides a complete and balanced source of nutrition, free from common allergens and artificial ingredients, suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions, medical conditions, and athletes.	-	-	-	8	7	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [9]

93

Total expert reviews: 9

with a score: 4
without a score: 5

Highest score by Fit and Well	100
Average score based on 9 reviews	93
Lowest score by proteinpowder.com	88

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [1]

72

Total expert reviews: 1

with a score: 1
without a score: 0

Highest score by Fooducate	72
Average score based on 1 reviews	72
Lowest score by Fooducate	72

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Packaging May Vary - New look, with the same trusted quality
GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY BLEND – 24g blended protein consisting of whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, and whey peptides to support lean muscle mass – they don't call it the GOLD STANDARD of quality for nothing
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From Seller:

CLEANER INGREDIENTS: Our 20g Clean Protein Shakes are made of grass-fed milk protein, sourced entirely from cows that can freely graze on pastures year-round just like nature intended them to.
HIGHER STANDARDS: No carrageenan, no soy ingredients, gluten-free, kosher and no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. Free of rBST, steroids, antibiotics, medications.
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