Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 1.98 Pound (Packaging May Vary)
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OPTIMUM NUTRITION’S GOLD STANDARD 100% Whey uses pure Whey Protein Isolates as the primary ingredient. Combined with ultra-filtered whey protein concentrate, each serving provides 24 grams of all-whey protein and 5.5 grams of naturally occurring Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) which are prized by athletes for their muscle building qualities. With more than 20 tempting flavors to choose from, ON GOLD STANDARD 100% Whey gives you plenty of ways to keep workout recovery interesting.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : Yes
Product Dimensions : 5.99 x 5.99 x 9.94 inches; 2 Pounds
Item model number : 1031667
Department : GNC|ALL|ALL|PWD DIET W MILK NUT FACT
Date First Available : April 27, 2004
24 g High-Quality Whey Protein per Scoop – 100% of the protein from whey for a fast-absorbing, complete protein source that supports muscle maintenance and growth.
5.5 g Naturally-Occurring BCAAs + 11g of naturally occurring EAAs – Delivers essential amino acids including leucine, isoleucine, and valine to support post-workout muscle recovery, muscle strength and muscle building when taken over time with regular resistance training.
Low Sugar, Low Carb, Low Fat — Ideal for Lean Muscle or Cutting Phases – With just ~1 g sugar, ~3 g carbs per serving, and whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient with further carbs and fat “isolated” out. It’s a high quality choice for athletes focused on lean muscle, weight management, or body-composition goals.
Instantized & Easy-Mix Formula (Great Mixability) – Designed to dissolve smoothly in water, milk, or smoothies with a spoon, shaker, or blender — perfect for fast post-workout shakes or convenient protein boosts.
Trusted Brand, Tested Quality & Versatile Use – For 35 years, athletes have trusted Optimum Nutrition to fuel their training. Gold Standard Whey is the trusted choice for gym-goers, athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts worldwide — use post-workout or as a protein supplement anytime.
9 reviews for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 1.98 Pound (Packaging May Vary)
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Original price was: $49.99.$36.58Current price is: $36.58.
Molly –
The GOAT of protein powder!
The Chocolate Coconut flavor of Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% Whey has become one of my favorite protein powders (I also really dig the Chocolate Malt flavor as well). Each serving delivers 24g of high-quality whey protein, which has been great for helping me build and maintain muscle alongside my regular training routine.I also appreciate that it contains 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs, giving me extra support for muscle recovery after tough workouts. It mixes smoothly and tastes amazing—rich chocolate with a subtle coconut finish that doesn’t taste artificial or overly sweet.One thing I love about this product is how versatile it is. It works perfectly before or after a workout, as a snack between meals, or my daughter even likes to blend it into her smoothies when she is trying to make healthy meal choices.Optimum Nutrition’s commitment to quality is another big plus. The powder is banned-substance tested and made with strict quality control, which gives me confidence in what I’m putting into my body.There’s a reason Optimum Nutrition is considered the #1 sports nutrition brand in the world—their products are consistent, reliable, and effective. This Chocolate Coconut whey protein is no exception. Highly recommend!
Daniel S –
The Only Choice for Protein Powder
This is the best stuff around and has been for quite a long time. It works well for both muscle growth as well as a meal replacement. I generally consume it in the afternoon before lunch and dinner as a bulky snack.I mix it with water because mixing this with milk is a big waste of milk. It contains calcium anyways. It still tastes good with water and is healthier that way. It disolves well as long as you shake it properly.Gold standard whey is known for its clean ingredients so, unlike most protein powders, you dont have a lot of extra stuff that you dont want or need. It does however, include small servings of several suppement ingredients that you would want for health and muscle growth.Ive tried at least eight flavors and they are all good (fruity cereal was iffy though). Top two so far are Cookies and Cream and Cinnamon Roll, which I always have on hand. I rotate those daily with what I call guest flavors, so I always have three flavors in my cabinet.It does cost a lot more than I would like to pay, but thats the protein biz for you. It’s the same with most other suitable protein brands too.You cannot go wrong with Gold Standard.
Carrie Carleton –
What Flavor to Buy
First off, I’ve purchased a bunch of different flavors of ON Gold Standard Whey. All of them have close to the same nutritional value, but they vary greatly in taste. Both my wife and I drink these protein shakes as part of our daily diet, and as a product, Optimum Nutrition is great. I’ve mixed with both milk and water, and all of the shakes mix well and don’t seem to clump. I’ve tried other manufactures whey, and I keep finding myself going back to ON for the price, nutritional value, and above all the taste.So the flavor question. As I mentioned, each flavor has a different characteristic from the others. Some are bland, some taste sweet, some taste overly fake. We loved some, and we hated some. Below is a list based on what we like so far and why. Bear in mind that I hate diet drinks for their bad aftertaste. The drinks don’t have to be sweet for me to like them, but I can’t stand the garbage aftertaste of fake sweeteners.The best flavors:Rocky Road – By far the single best tasting flavor. The downside is that it does taste a little sweet. The nutritional value is right on with the other flavors, but it is a bit sweet. I could drink this all day. If you only buy one flavor, this is it. There is no real aftertaste, and the flavor is great.Extreme Milk Chocolate – Another good flavor with almost no aftertaste. This one tastes like chocolate, and doesn’t have a fake taste to it. If you are looking at the chocolate flavors, this one is perfect.Natural Vanilla – This is a slightly different product, and it comes in a tub with yellow labeling instead of the red. It’s on Amazon for the same price, and it has the same nutritional values. They claim it has less artificial sweeteners in it, hence the natural label. In any case, this is the best vanilla out there. There is no aftertaste, and it tastes like vanilla milk. It is not as sweet as the others, but it the single best vanilla flavor I’ve found.The middle of the road flavors:Cookies and Cream – This one is both good and bad. If you like the creamy vanilla taste, you will like the flavor. It doesn’t have a bad aftertaste, but it is sort bland. It is sweet, but bland. Also, the cookie chunks in it don’t dissolve. This is the only flavor so far that has bits of stuff that you are swallowing when you drink it. It’s odd. That said, I have reordered it in the past.Chocolate Malt – It’s just OK. The flavor is a little odd because of the malt. Given the choice, just order the Extreme Milk Chocolate.Caramel Toffee Fudge – Again, just OK. They tried too hit to many flavors with this one, and it just turned out odd. Not a bad flavor, but don’t start out here. I got bored so I tried it. I doubt I’ll order it again.And the bad:Double Rich Chocolate – This flavor sucks. It tastes like fake chocolate. Not good fake chocolate, but generic fake chocolate. It has that bad aftertaste of fake sweetener, and is all around not good.Vanilla Ice Cream – Another swing and a miss. This flavor tastes like bad fake powdered milk. It has that bad aftertaste, and is probably the single worst flavor they have. If you are looking for vanilla, avoid this at all costs and get the Natural Vanilla.Tropical Punch – Another fake tasting flavor. When I got this, I could barely get through the first few shakes. Eventually it grew on me a little bit, and I was able to drink it without hating it. It tastes like strawberry milk with a bunch of fake sweetener. It’s just wrong, and is not something you want to drink after a workout.I know that taste varies from person to person, so take this with a grain of salt. I hate the taste of fake sweetener, so this list draws from that. I’ve taken to buying the 2lb tubs to try out a flavor, and then going with the 5lb tubs if I like it. It costs a bit more that way, but it means there is only 2lbs to choke down if you get a flavor that you hate.Enjoy!
Nikki –
Really great taste! Minimal artificial sugar aftertaste!
Loved this protein powder! I work nights at a hospital and having a shaker bottle of this while I’m on shift has been quite filling and helpful while I’m working. I care a lot that my protein shakes don’t taste heavily of artificial sugar in the aftertaste because that tastes horrible to me and the Extreme Milk Chocolate flavor that I picked up has been really good tasting. It came in a really big bottle and I am hopeful it will last me a long time, I think with the flavor and the size it’s worth the amount I got it for.I am not deep in the weeds of nutrition or things like that, so I’ll let others speak more of it on those fields, but from my personal experience, it’s been helpful giving me energy and protein during long overtime during graveyard shifts since I can keep it in a shaker bottle to sip from whenever I have time rather than waiting for food on my lunch break and helping me keep up on protein while trying to grow and repair my leg muscles since I work on my feet all night.Would recommend!
gsanchesbravo –
Saboroso e nutritivo
Eduardo Martinez –
Lo recomiendo, buena proteína, su sabor de galleta me gustó, y no sentí afectos malos de la proteína para ser mi primera vez.
Amazon Customer –
It’s nice tasting and mixes smoothly with minimal effort.
JOÃO P T ROCHA –
Top dos top
Youssef –
no good