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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey vs GHOST WHEY: published information for individual product listings
Optimum Nutrition's live US listing showed Banana Cream, 29 servings (2 lb), at a $74.49 USD one-time price when checked. The exact selected package label states 24 g protein per 31 g serving; this entry records manufacturer and certifier statements, not an independent efficacy assessment.
GHOST’s live US product page offers GHOST® WHEY in a 2 lb CINNABON® flavor. The brand lists a $54.99 one-time price and a separate subscription offer; the package image states one rounded 34 g scoop provides 25 g protein. These are label and seller observations, not independent evidence of efficacy.
Status
Available at last check
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Available at last check
The observed manufacturer offer is not a guarantee of inventory or checkout.
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Form
Powder
Powder
Serving size
31 g (about 1 scoop); 29 servings per selected 2 lb container.
1 rounded scoop (34 g); approximately 27 servings per container (CINNABON® package-back image).
Selected ingredients
added sugars: 0 g
calcium: 140 mg (10% DV)
calories: 120 kcal
cholesterol: 55 mg
potassium: 150 mg (4% DV)
protein: 24 g
saturated fat: 1 g
sodium: 130 mg
total carbohydrate: 4 g
total fat: 1.5 g
total sugars: 2 g
Selected ingredients only; this is not the complete label.
added sugars: 0 g (0% DV)
calcium: 148 mg (10% DV)
calories: 130 kcal
cholesterol: 35 mg (12% DV)
dietary fiber: 0 g (0% DV)
iron: 0 mg (0% DV)
potassium: 170 mg (4% DV)
protein: 25 g (50% DV)
saturated fat: 0 g
sodium: 190 mg (8% DV)
total carbohydrate: 4 g (1% DV)
total fat: 1 g
total sugars: 1 g
trans fat: 0 g
vitamin D: 0 mcg (0% DV)
Selected ingredients only; this is not the complete label.
Label details
Selected ingredients: added sugars: 0 g; calcium: 140 mg (10% DV); calories: 120 kcal; cholesterol: 55 mg; potassium: 150 mg (4% DV); protein: 24 g; saturated fat: 1 g; sodium: 130 mg; total carbohydrate: 4 g; total fat: 1.5 g; total sugars: 2 g. Selected values transcribed from the full official image for this specific flavor/package; this is not a full label transcription, and values/formula may vary by flavor or package. Values below are per 31 g serving unless specified. Not stated on the selected label; only total protein is quantified here.
Claims are source-reported, not a determination of suitability.
Gluten-free
Soy-free
GHOST product page displays SOY FREE and GLUTEN FREE icons. These are brand claims, not independently assessed here.
Claims are source-reported, not a determination of suitability.
Certification records
Name: Informed Choice
Recorded status: verified
Scope: For the catalog entry Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, Informed Choice lists 'ON Gold Standard 100% Whey' at the product level. The entry does not specify the selected Banana Cream flavor, package size, or lot.
Verifier: Informed Choice; Status: verified; Directory observation checked_at: 2026-11-06 UTC, not an expiration date. This verifies the named product-level directory entry, not the selected flavor, container, or lot.
Check the verifier’s current record and exact product variant; a brand claim alone is not independent verification.
Name: NSF Certified for Sport®
Recorded status: unverified
Scope: Looked up GHOST in NSF's official Certified Products directory; the GHOST brand-filter result page returned ‘No results matched your filter selections.’ No certification verified for this product.
Do not describe GHOST WHEY CINNABON® as NSF Certified for Sport; the directory check produced no matching GHOST results. Research status: not listed in checked directory.
Check the verifier’s current record and exact product variant; a brand claim alone is not independent verification.
Listed features
Manufacturer describes it as a whey-protein powder blend with whey protein isolate as the primary source.
The selected label lists whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, and hydrolyzed whey protein in a protein blend; it does not disclose component quantities.
Selected 31 g label reports 24 g protein; its values are flavor/package-specific.
Source-reported statements can include manufacturer claims. For certifications, consult the record above for status, scope and verifier link.
Manufacturer page identifies a 100% whey protein blend and natural digestive enzymes; these are brand product descriptions.
Official package-back image lists whey protein sources and a digestive-enzyme blend, without individual component amounts.
Manufacturer page claims 25G+ protein per serving; the Cinnabon package label specifically states 25 g per 34 g scoop.
Manufacturer page displays a one-time purchase option and multiple flavor options.
Source-reported statements can include manufacturer claims. For certifications, consult the record above for status, scope and verifier link.
Potential positives
An official manufacturer label image for the exact observed Banana Cream 2 lb variant is available.
Manufacturer-hosted package-back image is available and its serving size, protein amount, ingredients and selected Nutrition Facts entries were visually readable.
Official product listing exposes exact flavor/package and distinguishes subscription from one-time purchase.
Things to consider
Individual whey ingredient amounts are not listed on the selected label; do not infer isolate/concentrate/hydrolysate ratios from ingredient order.
Package-specific claims and nutrition values should not be generalized to all flavors, sizes, markets, or lots.
No individual gram amounts are disclosed for the different whey proteins or enzyme components on the observed package image.
Price & terms
Listed price: $74.49 USD
$74.49, one-time purchase for the 29-serving, 2 lb Banana Cream package; tax excluded. USD; official page displayed Sale price and One-time price $74.49 for Banana Cream, 29 Servings (2 lb), with a displayed $2.56 price per serving. Page says tax excluded; price may change and is not a checkout guarantee.
Package size, serving count, purchase type, shipping, taxes and current price can differ.
Listed price: $54.99 USD
$54.99, one-time purchase for the 2 lb CINNABON package. A separate subscription offer showed $41.24, 25% off, with a free packet on the first subscription order; subscriptions renew until canceled, with applicable tax and shipping. The listing price does not include tax or shipping.
Package size, serving count, purchase type, shipping, taxes and current price can differ.
Purchase & returns
Availability qualifier: Live product listing and price observed; inventory and final shipping/tax total not confirmed. Observed purchase option: One-time purchase displayed at $74.49 USD for the selected package/flavor. Returns: Official policy says direct-site dietary-supplement returns are accepted only if 75% or more remains unused, the return reaches ON within 30 days of purchase, and the buyer provides the order number; the buyer is instructed to call for authorization before sending. Policy: https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us/pages/returns-policy Subscription: The official page advertised 20% off and free shipping on subscription orders. The page also exposed subscription delivery controls; subscription cadence, cancellation, skip, and renewal terms were not verified in this check. The one-time amount above is not the advertised subscription offer.
The product page presents a One Time Purchase option and separately advertises Subscribe & Save at 25% off ($41.24), delivery every 4, 6, or 8 weeks, and ‘Cancel or Edit Anytime’; free packet offer was displayed for the first subscription order. GHOST subscription terms say subscriptions automatically renew until cancelled, charge at the item price on the processing date less applicable discount plus tax/shipping, and can be cancelled/modified in the account. Returns under subscriptions follow GHOST’s returns policy. GHOST’s official shipping/returns page says products may be returned within 15 days of delivery only if unopened/in original packaging with proof of purchase; return shipping is $10, and sale/discounted purchases cannot be refunded. Subscription terms: https://www.ghostlifestyle.com/pages/subscription-terms. Returns: https://www.ghostlifestyle.com/pages/shipping-returns.
Official live US listing showed Banana Cream, 29 servings (2 lb), one-time price $74.49, $2.56 per serving, product claims and the subscription offer; the listing contains the manufacturer's flavor/package media and label asset.
Official full 1000 px image for the selected 2 lb Banana Cream package; supports the visible 31 g serving, selected Nutrition Facts values, ingredient statement, Contains Milk/Soy, Gluten Free claim, and the package's testing mark.
Official verifier directory under its October-2026 listing includes 'ON Gold Standard 100% Whey'; it does not identify a specific flavor, package size, or lot in that entry. Verifier: Informed Choice; Status: verified; Program: Informed Choice; Scope: For the catalog entry Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, Informed Choice lists 'ON Gold Standard 100% Whey' at the product level. The entry does not specify the selected Banana Cream flavor, package size, or lot. Directory observation checked_at: 2026-11-06 UTC, not an expiration date.
Official site terms state site content including photographs is owned, controlled, or licensed and generally may not be used, copied, reproduced, or distributed without express prior written consent; no express product-image reuse license was found.
Observed live CINNABON® flavor listing, 2 lb package, displayed one-time/base price, separate subscription price/discount, subscription intervals, purchase controls and brand claims. The official page displayed $54.99 for a one-time purchase of the 2 lb CINNABON package and a separate $41.24 subscription offer.
Official subscription terms support auto-renewal, cancellation/modification, charge and discount qualifications, and refer subscription returns to the official shipping/returns policy at https://www.ghostlifestyle.com/pages/shipping-returns.
“Not disclosed” means information is missing from the structured listing, not that an ingredient, allergen, claim or certification is absent. Explicit statements such as “none” reflect the source, not an independent finding. Listed features and source notes may include manufacturer claims; those claims alone are not independent verification. Prices and availability can change. Affiliate disclosure.
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Compare the purpose and form
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey: Powder. Optimum Nutrition's live US listing showed Banana Cream, 29 servings (2 lb), at a $74.49 USD one-time price when checked. The exact selected package label states 24 g protein per 31 g serving; this entry records manufacturer and certifier statements, not an independent efficacy assessment.
GHOST WHEY Protein Powder — CINNABON®: Powder. GHOST’s live US product page offers GHOST® WHEY in a 2 lb CINNABON® flavor. The brand lists a $54.99 one-time price and a separate subscription offer; the package image states one rounded 34 g scoop provides 25 g protein. These are label and seller observations, not independent evidence of efficacy.
A shared category or form does not mean two products serve the same purpose.
Read the complete label
The selected ingredient lists do not share an identical label in the recorded data.
These are partial lists, not evidence that an ingredient is absent from another formula. Check amounts, serving sizes, allergens and variant-specific labels.
Check availability
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey: Available at last check. Checked .
GHOST WHEY Protein Powder — CINNABON®: Available at last check. Checked .
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