Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout vs Upfront Pre PRO 3.0
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 $0.96/per serving (26% cheaper).
| Property | ![]() Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Best value | ![]() Upfront Pre PRO 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $21.24 | $28.75 |
| Price/serving | $0.71 | $0.96 |
| Servings | 30 | 30 |
| Per scoop | 11g | 11.7g |
| Weight | 330g | 350g |
| Clinical doses | 2 | — |
| Value score | 2.8 | — |
| Calories per shake | 10 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Type | Stimulant | Stimulant |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews) | ⭐ 4.7 (1643 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)

Upfront Pre PRO 3.0
- Price
- $28.75
- Price/serving
- $0.96
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 11.7g
- Weight
- 350g
- Clinical doses
- —
- Value score
- —
- Calories per shake
- 8 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.7 (1643 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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Upfront Pre PRO 3.0
Complete pre-workout with 300mg caffeine, 8g L-Citrulline, and 5g Beta-Alanine. Full formula (non-Citrus flavors) also includes red spinach extract, green tea, and L-Theanine for focus without jitters.
Pros
- ✓ 300mg caffeine
- ✓ 8g L-Citrulline (clinical dose)
- ✓ 5g Beta-Alanine
- ✓ L-Theanine for focus (non-Citrus)
- ✓ Dutch brand
Cons
- ✗ Citrus variant has fewer ingredients
- ✗ Only available in the Netherlands
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