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Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% vs OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)
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What's different
- •OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has about 62% more total sugar than Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% (5.2 g vs 3.2 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has 2.8× as much sodium as OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) (419 mg vs 149 mg per 100 g/ml).
- •Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has about 42% more saturated fat than OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) (3.2 g vs 2.3 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Only Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% lists the flagged ingredient Acesulfame Potassium.
- •Only OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists the flagged ingredients Added Natural & Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate & others) and Stevia.
- •Only Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% lists the allergen Soy.
- •1 claim on the Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% pack did not hold up against its own label.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100%
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)
Fewer concerns on: Fillers & Additive Burden
Scores: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has the higher Decode Label score (7.5 vs 6.0). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
A solid protein blend with lower sugar, but includes an artificial sweetener.
Safety Score
A protein and herb blend with added digestive enzymes and a natural sweetener.
Side by side
What each label says. Nutrition is per 100 g (or ml) so pack and serving sizes don't skew it.
Check the pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
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What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
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Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women do not list specific added vitamins or minerals in concentrations that would suggest a risk of overdose based on their ingredient lists.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% scores higher due to its lower sugar content per 100g (3.23g) compared to OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (5.24g).
Both Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women are considered to have acceptable sodium levels, with OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women having a lower sodium content per 100g (149.24mg) compared to Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% (419.35mg).
Both products contain artificial sweeteners; Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% lists Acesulfame Potassium, while OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women lists Stevia, which is a natural sweetener but often grouped with intense sweeteners for comparison.
Neither Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% nor OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women lists ingredients typically associated with a significant stimulant load, such as high levels of caffeine, although OZiva does contain Green Tea Powder.
Neither product lists ingredients that are commonly associated with banned substances or adulterants in the context of protein supplements.
Both products clearly list their protein sources and other ingredients, without extensive proprietary blends that obscure individual ingredient dosages.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women scores higher due to its inclusion of a 'Herbs Blend' and digestive enzymes like Papain and Bromelain, which may be perceived as beneficial additions, while Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% includes Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin and Natural and Artificial Flavor.
Neither Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% nor OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women lists artificial colors or dyes in their ingredients.
Declared ingredients linked to common health & supplements goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Not a health or medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Active Potency & Dosage
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +1.5OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women includes a 'Herbs Blend' and digestive enzymes like Papain and Bromelain, which are intended to provide additional benefits, whereas Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% focuses primarily on protein.
Protein Quality & Amino Profile
Stronger ingredient match: Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% +1.0Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% utilizes a blend of Whey Protein Isolate, Concentrate, and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein, offering a diverse and high-quality protein profile. OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women primarily uses Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate and Cross Flow Filtered Whey Isolate.
Added Sugar & Sweeteners
Stronger ingredient match: Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% +1.0Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% has a lower sugar content per 100g, but uses an artificial sweetener (Acesulfame Potassium). OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women has a higher sugar content but uses Stevia, a natural sweetener.
Fillers, Binders & Artificial Additives
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +1.0OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women includes Xanthan Gum as a thickener, but also beneficial enzymes. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% includes Sunflower and/or Soy Lecithin and Natural and Artificial Flavor.
Digestive Tolerance & Bloating
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +1.5OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women includes Carica Papaya (Papain) and Pineapple Stem (Bromelain), which are digestive enzymes traditionally included to support digestion, potentially aiding tolerance. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% does not list specific digestive aids.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100%
In its favour, from the label
- Lower sugar content per 100g
- High protein content from a blend of whey isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates
Label findings to note
- Contains an intense artificial sweetener (acesulfame). Sweeteners are judged by name, and a protein powder is not exempt
- Contains artificial flavor and Acesulfame Potassium
- Higher sodium content compared to OZiva
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)
In its favour, from the label
- Includes a 'Herbs Blend' and digestive enzymes (Papain, Bromelain)
- Lower sodium and saturated fat content per 100g
- Uses Stevia as a sweetener
Label findings to note
- Sold for sport, but the label names no independent banned-substance or purity test (Informed Sport, NSF Certified for Sport). A brand's own "tested" statement is not a certificate
- Higher sugar content per 100g compared to Optimum Nutrition
- Contains 'Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances'
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% vs OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) — frequently asked questions
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has less per 100 g/ml. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has 3.2 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 5.2 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has 77.4 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 69 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has less per 100 g/ml. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has 419 mg and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 149 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has less per 100 g/ml. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has 3.2 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 2.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% has 3.2 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g/ml.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100%'s ingredient list includes Milk and Soy. OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)'s ingredient list includes Milk. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Gold Standard 100% lists Acesulfame Potassium. OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists Added Natural & Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate & others) and Stevia.
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