88/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-gb/products/gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder-eu, checked 19 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
PhD Nutrition Pharma Whey is our top-rated alternative to Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, with a TLL Label Score of 91/100 versus 88.
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91/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.phd.com/protein/whey-protein, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
PhD Nutrition Pharma Whey
£0.60/serving · +3 vs Gold Standard 100% Whey
92/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CKFK6716?tag=theliftinglab-21, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Grenade Protein Powder
£0.80/serving · +4 vs Gold Standard 100% Whey
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66/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://appliednutrition.uk/products/essential-protein, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
Applied Nutrition Essential Protein
£0.30/serving · value pick
91/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check
TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://www.phd.com/protein/whey-protein, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.
PhD Nutrition Pharma Whey
£0.60/serving · +3 vs Gold Standard 100% Whey · value pick
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TLL Label Scores are shown only for products whose label assessment has been signed off; others are Under review. Labels and listed prices remain available for research.