Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout vs Redcon1 Total War
Fair comparison based on price per gram of protein, quality and more.
Verdict
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout is the better deal at $0.71/per serving vs $0.87/per serving (18% cheaper).
| Property |  Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Best value |  Redcon1 Total War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $21.24 | $25.99 |
| Price/serving | $0.71 | $0.87 |
| Servings | 30 | 30 |
| Per scoop | 11g | 14.7g |
| Weight | 330g | 441g |
| Clinical doses | 2 | 4 |
| Value score | 2.8 | 4.6 |
| Calories per shake | 10 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Type | Stimulant | Stimulant |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews) | ⭐ 4.5 (0 reviews) |
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout
Best value- Price
- $21.24
- Price/serving
- $0.71
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 11g
- Weight
- 330g
- Clinical doses
- 2
- Value score
- 2.8
- Calories per shake
- 10 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews)
Redcon1 Total War
- Price
- $25.99
- Price/serving
- $0.87
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 14.7g
- Weight
- 441g
- Clinical doses
- 4
- Value score
- 4.6
- Calories per shake
- 5 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.5 (0 reviews)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout
Optimum Nutrition's pre-workout with 175mg caffeine, 3g creatine, and 1.5g citrulline. Mild but reliable — ideal for beginners who trust ON.
Pros
- ✓ 175mg caffeine (mild, good for beginners)
- ✓ 3g creatine monohydrate
- ✓ ON quality and reputation
- ✓ 30 servings
Cons
- ✗ 1.5g citrulline (far below clinical dose)
- ✗ 1.5g beta-alanine (below clinical dose)
- ✗ Less powerful than competitors
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Redcon1 Total War
All-in pre-workout with 6g citrulline malate, 3.2g beta-alanine, and 320mg caffeine. One of the most complete formulas in this price range.
Pros
- ✓ 6g citrulline malate (clinical dose)
- ✓ 3.2g beta-alanine (clinical dose)
- ✓ 320mg caffeine
- ✓ 1g taurine
Cons
- ✗ High caffeine
- ✗ No creatine
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