Platinum Hydrowhey
Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey is a hydrolyzed whey protein powder with 30 g of protein per 41g (About 1 Scoop). It scores 53/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Turbo Chocolate flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 41g (About 1 Scoop) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Calories | 140 |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Protein by weight | 73% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | 8.8 g |
How it scored
53 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 22 / 30 | 73% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 10 / 20 | adds free amino acids that inflate the protein number |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 1 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 6 / 10 | Mix of natural and artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Hydrolyzed Whey |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | Yes |
| Dietary | Gluten-Free |
| Allergens | Milk, Soy |
| Made by | Optimum Nutrition (Glanbia) · USA |
| Sold at | Optimum Nutrition (official store), GNC |
Price
$74.49–$137.49 for 20 servings (1.8 lb). About $3.72 per serving, or $3.10 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 20 servings (approx. 1.8 lb), 40 servings (approx. 3.5-3.6 lb)
Flavors (3)
- Turbo Chocolate
- Velocity Vanilla
- Supercharged Strawberry
Sources
- https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us/products/platinum-hydrowhey-hydrolyzed-whey-protein-powder
- https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us/products/platinum-hydrowhey-hydrolyzed-whey-protein-powder.js
- https://www.optimumnutrition.com/cdn/shop/files/ONUS-platinum-hydrowhey-powder_Label_Turbo-Chocolate_1-81lb_20-servings.jpg
- https://www.gnc.com/protein-powder/optimum-nutrition-hydro-whey.html
Nutrition and ingredients from the brand's US Turbo Chocolate 20-serving label image (41 g serving). Ingredients include added Branched Chain Amino Acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine) and a creamer (sunflower oil, maltodextrin, modified food starch); brand states 8.8 g naturally occurring plus added BCAAs and 15.5 g EAAs per serving, so protein_g includes some free-form amino contribution. Gluten-Free from brand page. Label shows generic 'Banned Substance Tested' mark only, so no certification listed. Prices are brand-store list prices on 2026-10-13. GNC carriage from gnc.com search results only.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-13. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.