Same-category research · 2026

Alternatives to Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

These are same-category research records. A TLL Label Score does not recommend a replacement. Compare the recorded labels and listed prices; different formulas and serving sizes may not be equivalent.

42/100TLL 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-pre-workout-powder-eu, 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 ABE All Black Everything Pre-Workout is our top-rated alternative to Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings), with a TLL Label Score of 56/100 versus 42.

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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.

56/100TLL 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/abe-all-black-everything-375g, 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.

Applied Nutrition ABE All Black Everything Pre-Workout

£0.93/serving · +14 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

54/100TLL 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/abe-pump-pre-workout-500g-caffeine-free, 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.

Applied Nutrition ABE Pump 500g (Caffeine-Free)

£2.00/serving · +12 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

76/100TLL 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.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/dorian-yates-nutrition-blood-and-guts-340g/184756, 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.

High caffeine content: 350 mg caffeine per serving. Do not exceed 1 serving in 24 hours. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.

DY Nutrition Blood & Guts 380g

£1.00/serving · +34 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

43/100TLL 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://per4mbetter.com/products/strawberry-blackcurrant-energy-preworkout, 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.

Per4m Energy Pre-Workout

£0.32/serving · +1 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

55/100TLL 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://per4mbetter.com/products/cherry-fizz-energy-pre-workout-shots, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreDirections allow a half shot; the TLL Label Score is for the full 100 ml shot amounts only.The 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.

High caffeine content: 350 mg caffeine per full 100 ml shot (the scored serving). Half-shot option was not scored. Do not exceed 1 full shot in 24 hours. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.

Per4m Energy Pre-Workout Shots

price TBC · +13 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

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://shop.theliftinglab.co.uk/products/ghost-legend-v4, 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.

High caffeine content: 300 mg caffeine per serving. Do not exceed 1 serving in 24 hours. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.

Ghost Lifestyle Ghost Legend

£1.30/serving · +46 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings)

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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.

43/100TLL 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://per4mbetter.com/products/strawberry-blackcurrant-energy-preworkout, 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.

Per4m Energy Pre-Workout

£0.32/serving · +1 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings) · value pick

42/100TLL 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/l-arginine-1500, 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 L-Arginine 1500

£0.33/serving · value pick

56/100TLL 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.myprotein.com/p/sports-nutrition/origin-pre-workout-pump-stim-free/14269805/, 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.

MyProtein Origin Pump Pre-Workout | Stim & Caffeine-Free

£0.65/serving · +14 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings) · value pick

62/100TLL 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.bulk.com/uk/products/complete-pre-workout-advanced/bble-cpad, 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.

Bulk Pre-Workout Advanced 500g

£0.72/serving · +20 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings) · value pick

85/100TLL 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.myprotein.com/p/sports-nutrition/origin-pre-workout/12941037/, 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.

High caffeine content: 300 mg caffeine per serving. Do not exceed 1 serving in 24 hours. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.

MyProtein Origin Pre-Workout

£1.00/serving · +43 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings) · value pick

78/100TLL 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://shop.theliftinglab.co.uk/products/strom-stimumax-pro, 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.

High caffeine content: 250 mg caffeine per serving. Do not exceed 1 serving in 24 hours. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine.

Strom Sports Nutrition StimuMAX PRO

£1.00/serving · +36 vs Gold Standard Pre-Workout Powder - 330g (30 Servings) · value pick

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