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Optimum Nutrition vs Legion: 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.
Legion Pulse is an actively listed, flavored powdered pre-workout from Legion Athletics. The official Fruit Punch 20-serving facts image states a 2-scoop (23.5 g) serving and lists six quantified active ingredients. Legion's product page displays a $34.99 one-time offer alongside a $49.99 estimated market value; embedded variant data and the flavor selector did not allow that offer to be reliably tied to a chosen flavor. Manufacturer performance and testing statements are company claims, not evidence that this specific finished product has demonstrated the advertised effects in a product-level clinical trial.
Status
Available at last check
The observed manufacturer offer is not a guarantee of inventory or checkout.
Source information checked .
Available at last check
The observed manufacturer offer is not a guarantee of inventory or checkout.
Source information checked .
Form
Powder
Powder
Serving size
31 g (about 1 scoop); 29 servings per selected 2 lb container.
2 scoops (23.5 g); 20 servings per container, according to the official Fruit Punch facts 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.
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.
Selected ingredients: Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (GPC) 50%: 300 mg; Beta Alanine: 3.6 g; Betaine Anhydrous: 2.5 g; Caffeine Anhydrous: 350 mg; L-Citrulline DL-Malate 2:1: 8 g; L-Theanine: 350 mg. Selected values transcribed from the complete official Supplement Facts image for Fruit Punch, 20 servings; this is not a claim that every currently offered flavor has an identical full label. These amounts are the label declarations, not independently measured values. The manufacturer page describes six active ingredients; the listed label image supplies the specific amounts above.
Unknown: no allergen statement was visible in the official facts image reviewed; do not infer allergen-free status.
Flavor
Banana Cream (label marked artificially flavored)
Fruit Punch is the flavor named on the official 20-serving facts image. The live product page's flavor selector did not render a reliably confirmable selected flavor; flavor for the displayed offer is therefore unknown.
Dietary claims
Gluten-free
Gluten free
Banned substance tested
Claims are source-reported, not a determination of suitability.
Not disclosed in structured listing data.
Manufacturer claims the product is naturally sweetened and flavored.
Manufacturer claims no sugar and no artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, food dyes, or fillers; these are company marketing statements.
The reviewed Fruit Punch image lists erythritol and stevia leaf extract as sweetener ingredients and natural flavors; no independently verified vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or other diet suitability claim was established.
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: Labdoor
Recorded status: unverified
Scope: Legion's product page claims that Pulse is independently certified by Labdoor for purity and accuracy and to meet or exceed FDA safety guidelines. Labdoor's product review page publishes measured-versus-claimed ingredient and contaminant data; that is not the same as verification of every current flavor or lot.
The Labdoor certification-detail URL was opened, but the retrieved page did not expose a clear current certificate/scope entry. Legion also says its product is made in NSF-certified facilities; that facility statement is not NSF product certification. No product-level NSF certification was verified in the official directory. Research status: claimed; certification scope/current lot not independently confirmed.
Scope: Product-level status for Legion Pulse not verified. Legion's product page refers to NSF-certified manufacturing facilities, which is distinct from the finished product being NSF Certified for Sport.
The official NSF directory was opened; the directory page describes its search but an affirmative Pulse product entry was not independently established. Research status: unknown.
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.
Powdered pre-workout; official label lists six quantified active ingredients and no proprietary blend is indicated in the reviewed facts image.
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.
A legible official 20-serving product facts image is available and lists serving size and specific ingredient amounts.
Legion's live U.S. product page showed a one-time offer and links to seller-stated refund and subscription terms.
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.
The label image reviewed is Fruit Punch, while the live flavor selection and price data were inconsistent; it may not describe every flavor/package.
Caffeine is declared at 350 mg per labeled serving; this is a reported label fact, not a suitability recommendation.
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.
No comparable price recorded
The official product page displayed $34.99 and $1.75 per serving, while describing $49.99 as estimated market value. This was treated as a one-time displayed offer for a 20-serving package, not a confirmed flavor-specific checkout total: embedded variation data showed $49.99 and the page did not reliably reflect the requested flavor selection. See blockers.
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.
Official Subscribe & Save information says subscriptions save up to 30%, renew automatically every 30, 60, or 90 days, and can be skipped, paused, or canceled anytime. The product page and subscription page state a money-back/full-refund guarantee without return required. These are seller-stated terms; subscription was not selected for the displayed one-time offer.
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.
Primary manufacturer product page; supports that the product is actively offered, displays $34.99 and $1.75/serving with $49.99 estimated market value, makes the listed sweetening/testing/performance claims, and states a no-return money-back guarantee.
Independent Labdoor product-review page publishes measured and claimed ingredient quantities and contaminant results. It is not a product efficacy trial and does not by itself verify every package or lot's certification status.
“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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The notes below describe the records, not proven equivalence or ingredients proven absent. Different sources may describe formulas and serving sizes at different levels of detail.
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.
Legion Pulse Pre-Workout: Powder. Legion Pulse is an actively listed, flavored powdered pre-workout from Legion Athletics. The official Fruit Punch 20-serving facts image states a 2-scoop (23.5 g) serving and lists six quantified active ingredients. Legion's product page displays a $34.99 one-time offer alongside a $49.99 estimated market value; embedded variant data and the flavor selector did not allow that offer to be reliably tied to a chosen flavor. Manufacturer performance and testing statements are company claims, not evidence that this specific finished product has demonstrated the advertised effects in a product-level clinical trial.
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 .
Legion Pulse Pre-Workout: Available at last check. Checked .
A last-checked status is not a guarantee of current stock. Read any product-specific status notes in the table.
Understand the pricing terms
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Container size, serving count, subscription terms, shipping and taxes can differ. Check the individual pricing notes.
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