

🏆 Elevate your workout game with the Gold Standard in protein perfection!
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder delivers 24g of fast-absorbing whey protein isolate per scoop, enriched with 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs to support muscle recovery and growth. Its instantized formula mixes smoothly for convenient post-workout shakes, making it a top-ranked, research-backed choice trusted by athletes for over 35 years.
















| ASIN | B000QSNYGI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders #2 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (95,857) |
| Date First Available | November 23, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 1054618 |
| Manufacturer | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 11.25 inches; 5 Pounds |
A**S
Best whey out there—tastes great and mixes perfectly!
This Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is my go-to protein powder. It delivers a solid 24g of protein per scoop with great recovery support (those BCAAs help a ton post-workout). The flavor (Double Rich Chocolate or whatever yours is) is delicious—creamy and not overly artificial, mixes super smooth with just water or milk (no clumps or chalky taste even with a spoon shake). Low sugar, easy on the stomach, and the tub lasts forever with good servings. Affordable for the quality—I’ve tried others and always come back to this. Highly recommend for anyone building muscle or just boosting protein intake!
B**Z
Smooth-mixing, great-tasting whey protein that’s perfect for post-workout recovery.
I’d recommend this protein to anyone who works out regularly, needs a reliable post-workout shake, or is looking for a high-quality whey protein. The Double Rich Chocolate flavor tastes great without being overly sweet, and it mixes easily with water or milk without leaving clumps when shaken. Smooth and rich texture for the 5lbs size.
C**N
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!
B**O
Great taste, blends very well, no aftertaste
I was skeptical based on the great price BUT what a pleasant surprise with this protein powder! I don’t like most of what’s out there because it’s usually too sweet but this has just the right amount of sweetness-it literally tastes like chocolate milk. It blends very well with zero clumping (in my mini bullet). I also added a few scoops to some cottage cheese to try a keto friendly cheese cake recipe and it’s a winner! Clean ingredients, no aftertaste and tastes great! No issues with stomach and when blended with FF milk it’s 32 grams of protein. Definitely recommend this and will continue to purchase regularly.
T**Y
Quality product, 100% whey protein with BCAAs. See video.
100% whey protein which typically has between 29 to 89% protein per volume. If you divide the serving size 31grams into the protein grams 24grams, this product has 77% protein. It contains 3 BCAAs, Leucine, iso leucine and valine which are essential in support muscles. The double rich chocolate flavor is very good < IMO. There are 29 servings and container is almost 2lbs, sold by weight. Dissolves easily and comparable calorie, fat and carb content with the competition. Various flavors.
Y**E
Good taste and easy to mix protein
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 I’ve been using this whey protein for my workouts and I really like it. It mixes very easily with water or milk and doesn’t leave clumps. The taste is good and not too sweet. I use it after exercising and it helps with recovery without feeling heavy on my stomach. The quality is noticeable and it’s a great option for daily protein intake.
M**.
I’ve been using Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, and honestly, it’s perfect. The taste is excellent, it mixes very smoothly with water or milk, and there are no clumps. It’s light on the stomach and easy to digest, which makes it great for daily use after workouts. The protein quality is top-tier, and the results in recovery and muscle support are noticeable with consistent training. It’s clear why this product has such a strong reputation in the fitness community.
O**T
original 100 % and production date is new .
Y**Z
Tadı en iyi wheylerden biri Shaker için de teşekkür ederim
P**A
This is my go-to whey protein super clean and very easy on the gut, with 24 g protein per serving and no added sugar. Double Chocolate flavor tastes rich and satisfying, and it stays low in calories. Mixes well, no bloating, and the brand’s authenticity check via QR gives extra peace of mind. Highly recommended if you want reliable recovery and a great chocolate taste without extra sugars.
S**N
Tasty and healthy
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