Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 lb
Product Information, Not A Review
Quick Specs
What Stands Out
What To Check
Gold Standard 100% Whey is Optimum Nutrition's everyday protein powder, and it is one of Amazon's top sellers in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders, holding the number one spot in that category when we checked. This page covers the 5 lb tub in Double Rich Chocolate.
The pitch is simple. A scoop gives you 24 grams of protein with whey protein isolate listed as the primary ingredient, and the powder is made to mix with a glass and a spoon. That is handy when the shake happens at the kitchen counter while the boys are asking for breakfast.
The Numbers That Matter
24 grams of protein per scoop. This is the number most people shop by, and it is what makes one scoop a meaningful bump after a training session.
5.5 grams of naturally occurring BCAAs. These come from the whey itself rather than added amino acids.
5 lb, 70+ servings. Optimum Nutrition's site lists 73 servings, while the Amazon listing and tub label show 74. Either way, one tub covers a couple of months of one shake a day.
| Spec | What it decides |
|---|---|
| 24 g protein | How much one shake moves your daily total |
| Isolate first, blended wheys | Whether it suits a dairy sensitive stomach |
| 6 to 8 fl oz liquid | Whether a shaker, glass or blender is needed |
Who It Is For
The lifter who wants a dependable, widely available whey that stirs up fast in water or milk. It fits a gym bag routine or a quick breakfast add. Anyone who needs a pure isolate or avoids artificial sweeteners should read the label first.
Rounding out a basic stack, see the Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega and Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium.
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The Short Version
This is the standard tub of whey you see on the shelf of nearly every gym, with 24 grams of protein a scoop and isolate as the main ingredient. I would point it at the dad who wants an easy shake after lifting that stirs up in a glass with no blender. If you need a pure isolate or want to skip artificial sweeteners, look at a different tub.
MIKE MANNING
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