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Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla

by California Academy of Health · powder · 32 ounces

  • Off the market since January 2014 (NIH)
  • UPC 8 96291 00216 4
  • DSLD label 31035
  • Serving 42 g (1 scoop)
  • 21 servings

Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla by California Academy of Health lists 22 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 42 g, such as 173 mg of calcium, 137 mg of potassium, 84 mg of stevia and 1,618 mg of L-isoleucine, beside 5 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2014.

What is in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 42 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 31035, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories165 Calories
Calories from Fat15 Calories
Total Fat1.5 g2%Fat (unspecified) in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 11,965 products1.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1.5 g

44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat0.5 g3%Saturated fat in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 5,234 products0.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.0.5 g

66% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g).

Total Carbohydrates11 g4%Carbohydrate in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 21,979 products11 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.11 g

Higher than 89% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber3 g10%Fiber in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 6,987 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.3 g

Higher than 63% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g).

Natural Sugars5 g
Protein26 g50%Protein in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 8,985 products26 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.26 g

Higher than 87% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g).

Calcium173 mg15%Calcium in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 17,831 products173 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg173 mg

Higher than 62% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Potassium137 mg4%Potassium in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 11,614 products137 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg137 mg

Higher than 64% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Steviaas Rebaudiana84 mgStevia in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 754 products84 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 44 mg.84 mg

Higher than 69% of 754 products listing stevia (median 44 mg).

L-Isoleucine1,618 mgIsoleucine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,614 products1.62 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.1.62 g

Higher than 80% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine (median 1.23 g).

L-Leucine2,660 mgLeucine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 2,056 products2.66 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.2.66 g

Higher than 59% of 2,056 products listing leucine (median 2.5 g).

L-Lysine2,314 mgLysine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,250 products2,314 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.2,314 mg

Higher than 98% of 1,250 products listing lysine (median 500 mg).

L-Methionine505 mgMETHIONINE in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 981 products505 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.505 mg

Higher than 92% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg).

L-Phenylalanine781 mgPhenylalanine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 611 products781 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 597.5 mg, the median 250 mg.781 mg

Higher than 84% of 611 products listing phenylalanine (median 250 mg).

L-Threonine1,908 mgTHREONINE in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 590 products1,908 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.1,908 mg

Higher than 97% of 590 products listing THREONINE (median 500 mg).

L-Tryptophan421 mgTryptophan in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 605 products421 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 471 mg, the median 123 mg.421 mg

Higher than 73% of 605 products listing tryptophan (median 123 mg).

L-Valine1,473 mgValine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,632 products1.47 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.1.47 g

Higher than 68% of 1,632 products listing valine (median 1.25 g).

L-Alanine1,320 mgAlanine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 475 products1,320 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.1,320 mg

Higher than 91% of 475 products listing alanine (median 483 mg).

L-Arginine627 mgArginine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,455 products627 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.627 mg

Higher than 57% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg).

L-Aspartic Acid3,121 mgAspartic Acid in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 377 products3,121 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.3,121 mg

Higher than 95% of 377 products listing aspartic acid (median 337 mg).

L-Cysteine454 mgCysteine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 516 products454 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.454 mg

Higher than 89% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

L-Glutamic Acid4,834 mgGlutamic Acid in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 697 products4,834 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.4,834 mg

Higher than 97% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg).

L-Glutamine410 mgGlutamine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,850 products0.41 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.41 g

74% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g).

L-Glycine463 mgGlycine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,078 products463 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.463 mg

Higher than 62% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg).

L-Histidine417 mgHistidine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 591 products417 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 402.8 mg, the median 125 mg.417 mg

Higher than 76% of 591 products listing histidine (median 125 mg).

L-Proline1,621 mgProline in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 387 products1,621 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,289 mg, the median 487.5 mg.1,621 mg

Higher than 87% of 387 products listing proline (median 487.5 mg).

L-Serine1,391 mgSerine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 314 products1,391 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,056 mg, the median 408 mg.1,391 mg

Higher than 89% of 314 products listing serine (median 408 mg).

L-Tyrosine513 mgTyrosine in Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla against 1,680 products513 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.513 mg

Higher than 66% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine (median 500 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 31035 (entered March 25, 2014), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • Its 2,314 mg of L-lysine (filed by NIH under lysine) is higher than 98% of the 1,250 lysine products that print an amount; 30 list more.
  • Its 505 mg of L-methionine (filed by NIH under METHIONINE) is higher than 92% of the 981 METHIONINE products that print an amount; 81 list more.
  • Its 1,908 mg of L-threonine (filed by NIH under THREONINE) is higher than 97% of the 590 THREONINE products that print an amount; 18 list more.
  • Its 1,320 mg of L-alanine (filed by NIH under alanine) is higher than 91% of the 475 alanine products that print an amount; 40 list more.
  • Its 3,121 mg of L-aspartic acid (filed by NIH under aspartic acid) is higher than 95% of the 377 aspartic acid products that print an amount; 18 list more.
  • Its 4,834 mg of L-glutamic acid (filed by NIH under glutamic acid) is higher than 97% of the 697 glutamic acid products that print an amount; 18 list more.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
RECOMMENDED USE: Add 1 scoop (42 g) to 8 ounces of cold water, milk, or your favorite juice and blend. Please note the additional calories and nutrients provided by the above ingredients.
Warnings
Always consult a health professional before taking any nutritional supplement. Do not use if inner seal is missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Free of: salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, and preservatives.
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 31035.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Whey Protein Blend, Fructose, Natural-flavor, L-Glutamine, Xanthan Gum, Stevia rebaudiana herbal extract.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): CAOH(R) Lopez Island, WA.

How many labels does Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla have?

One label is on file, entered on March 25, 2014.

  1. Label 31035 (current) Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market January 1, 2014 · 32 ounces · UPC 8 96291 00216 4

DSLD also links this label to: Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Chocolate Flavor (flavor difference), Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Vanilla (image difference, same product), Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla Flavor (flavor difference), Whey Protein Gold Isolate Plus Natural Vanilla Flavor (image difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names California Academy of Health, Inc. (manufacturer). All California Academy of Health products.

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