Compare
Creatine monohydrate vs Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard)
Gram for calorie, Creatine monohydrate carries less protein per kcal than Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) — 0 g protein for 0 kcal against 24 g for 117 kcal. For fat loss, where protein-per-calorie matters most, Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) is the better lever. For muscle gain, where total protein grams matter more than the calorie cost, Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) wins with 24 g against 0 g. Neither is "bad" — Creatine monohydrate is a supplement item and Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) is a supplement item, so the honest answer is usually "both, on different days," not a single winner.
Side by side
| Metric | Creatine monohydrate | Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 scoop (5 g) | 1 scoop (30 g) in water |
| Calories | 0 | 117 |
| Protein g | 0 | 24 |
| Carbs g | 0 | 3 |
| Fat g | 0 | 1 |
| Cost per serving | ₹8 | ₹130 |
| Best for muscle gain | ✓ | |
| Best for fat loss | ✓ |
Questions people ask
- Which has more protein, Creatine monohydrate or Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard)?
- Creatine monohydrate has 0 g protein per serving; Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) has 24 g. Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) is ahead in absolute grams.
- Which is better for fat loss?
- Whey protein, 1 scoop (ON Gold Standard) carries more protein per calorie, which tends to help with satiety on a calorie deficit — but total daily calories still decide the outcome.
- Which is cheaper per gram of protein?
- Cost-per-protein is close enough between the two that price shouldn't be the deciding factor — pick based on taste and what fits your meals.