Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout vs Cellucor C4 Extreme
Fair comparison based on price per gram of protein, quality and more.
Verdict
Cellucor C4 Extreme is the better deal at £0.69/per serving vs £0.87/per serving (20% cheaper).
| Property |  Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |  Cellucor C4 Extreme Best value |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26.00 | £20.72 |
| Price/serving | £0.87 | £0.69 |
| Servings | 30 | 30 |
| Per scoop | 11g | 9g |
| Weight | 330g | 270g |
| Clinical doses | 2 | 1 |
| Value score | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Calories per shake | 10 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Type | Stimulant | Stimulant |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews) | ⭐ 4.2 (0 reviews) |
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout
- Price
- £26.00
- Price/serving
- £0.87
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 11g
- Weight
- 330g
- Clinical doses
- 2
- Value score
- 2.3
- Calories per shake
- 10 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews)
Cellucor C4 Extreme
Best value- Price
- £20.72
- Price/serving
- £0.69
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 9g
- Weight
- 270g
- Clinical doses
- 1
- Value score
- 1.4
- Calories per shake
- 5 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.2 (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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Cellucor C4 Extreme
Stronger C4 variant with 200mg caffeine, 1.6g beta-alanine, and 1.5g creatine. More focused on energy than the Original.
Pros
- ✓ 200mg caffeine
- ✓ Contains creatine (1.5g)
- ✓ B-vitamins
- ✓ Many servings (41)
Cons
- ✗ No citrulline
- ✗ Beta-alanine below clinical dose
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