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Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass vs OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)
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What's different
- •OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 4.6× as much protein as Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass (69 g vs 15 g per 100 g/ml).
- •OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 3.8× as much saturated fat as Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass (2.3 g vs 0.6 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Only Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass lists the flagged ingredients Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavor (Chocolate) and Sweetener INS 950.
- •Only OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists the flagged ingredients Added Natural & Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate & others) and Stevia.
- •1 claim on the Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass pack did not hold up against its own label.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass
Not ahead on any concern we check.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)
Fewer concerns on: Excess Sodium & Salt, Fillers & Additive Burden
Scores: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has the higher Decode Label score (7.5 vs 5.0). 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
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass is a high-calorie mass gainer with a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals, but also includes maltodextrin and artificial flavors.
Safety Score
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) is a protein supplement with a focus on herbal extracts and digestive enzymes, featuring a higher protein concentration and natural sweeteners.
Side by side
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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 (ON) Serious Mass and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) are formulated to provide a balanced profile of micronutrients without indicating an excessive load that would lead to overdose risk based on their ingredient lists.
Both Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) contain similar levels of sugar per 100g, with 6g and 5.24g respectively, indicating a comparable approach to sugar content.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has a lower sodium content at 149.24 mg per 100g compared to Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass at 163 mg per 100g, making it the higher-scoring product for this concern.
Both Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass, with Sweetener INS 950 (Acesulfame Potassium), and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate), with Stevia, include sweeteners, but neither product indicates an excessive or concerning load of artificial sweeteners.
Neither Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass nor OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists ingredients commonly associated with a significant stimulant load, such as caffeine, in their primary ingredient lists.
Neither Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass nor OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists any ingredients that are widely recognized as banned substances or common adulterants in protein supplements.
Both Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) utilize blends, such as 'Protein blend' and 'Herbs Blend' respectively, which can obscure the precise dosing of individual components within those blends.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) contains fewer listed fillers and additives, primarily Xanthan Gum, compared to Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass which lists Maltodextrin, Emulsifier INS 322i, and Artificial Flavor (Chocolate), making OZiva the higher-scoring product.
Neither Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass nor OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists any 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: Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass +0.5Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass lists Creatine Monohydrate and L-Glutamine, which are well-known active ingredients, while OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) includes various herbal extracts and digestive enzymes, though specific dosages for the herbal blend are not detailed.
Protein Quality & Amino Profile
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +1.5OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) features Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate and Cross Flow Filtered Whey Isolate, indicating a higher concentration and potentially purer protein sources compared to the broader 'Protein blend' in Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass.
Added Sugar & Sweeteners
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +1.0OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) uses Stevia, a natural sweetener, while Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass uses Artificial Flavor (Chocolate) and Sweetener INS 950, which is an artificial sweetener.
Fillers, Binders & Artificial Additives
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +3.0Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass lists Maltodextrin as its first ingredient and includes Emulsifier INS 322i and Artificial Flavor, indicating a higher presence of fillers and artificial additives compared to OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) which primarily lists Xanthan Gum.
Digestive Tolerance & Bloating
Stronger ingredient match: OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) +2.0OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) includes Carica Papaya (standardised for Papain) and Pineapple Stem (standardised for Bromelain), which are traditionally included to support digestion, potentially aiding digestive tolerance.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass
In its favour, from the label
- Comprehensive vitamin and mineral blend
- Includes creatine monohydrate and L-glutamine
Label findings to note
- Contains an intense artificial sweetener (named by INS code). Sweeteners are judged by name, and a protein powder is not exempt
- High maltodextrin content as the primary ingredient
- Higher sodium content compared to the competitor
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate)
In its favour, from the label
- Higher protein content per 100g
- Includes a blend of herbal extracts (Shatavari, Flax Seed, Green Tea, Tulsi, Cinnamon, Curcumin)
- Contains digestive enzymes (Papain, Bromelain)
- 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
- Contains 'Natural & Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances'
- Slightly higher saturated fat content
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass vs OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) — frequently asked questions
They are about the same. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass has 6 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) Serious Mass has 0 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 0 g of added sugar per 100 g/ml.
OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has more per 100 g/ml. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass has 15 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 69 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass has 163 mg and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 149 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass has less per 100 g/ml. Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass has 0.6 g and OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) has 2.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) Serious Mass's ingredient list includes Milk. 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) Serious Mass lists Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavor (Chocolate) and Sweetener INS 950. OZiva Protein & Herbs for Women (Chocolate) lists Added Natural & Nature-Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate & others) and Stevia.
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