Optimum Nutrition, Gold Standard® 100% Whey, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 2 lb (907 g)
AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Muscle support, exercise recovery, daily protein intake
Who it may fit
Active adults and strength trainers who want convenient high-quality protein intake.
How to take
Mix 1 scoop (about 33 g) with 6 to 8 fl oz of cold water, milk, or your preferred beverage and shake, stir, or blend for about 30 seconds; consume after exercise or anytime to help meet daily protein goals. Protein powders are often tolerated well when taken with food or a carbohydrate source post-workout.
Diet / Allergen fit
Gluten Free. Contains: Milk and soy.
Ingredients explained
Whey protein isolate
Provides rapidly absorbed essential amino acids, including BCAAs, which supply building blocks for muscle proteins and support exercise recovery.
Caution: Contains milk proteins; avoid if you have a dairy allergy or are sensitive to whey.
Whey protein concentrate
Delivers a complete amino acid profile with moderately fast digestion to help supply muscles with amino acids post-exercise.
Caution: Contains lactose and milk proteins, which may cause discomfort for those with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivity.
Hydrolyzed whey protein
Partially broken down peptides allow faster gastric emptying and amino acid uptake compared to standard whey forms.
Caution: May have a stronger taste and can still contain milk allergens; avoid if allergic to dairy.
How they work together
The blend combines fast-digesting whey isolate and hydrolyzed whey for quick amino acid delivery, while whey concentrate extends amino availability. Together they provide a broad spectrum of essential amino acids to support muscle protein needs around workouts.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Use only as a food supplement. Not for weight reduction.
Who should be cautious: People with milk or soy allergies or sensitivities may need to avoid this product due to milk and soy ingredients.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
What customers say
Smooth texture and mixes well
Reviewers say it blends easily into milk or water and gives shakes a consistent, smooth feel.
Pleasant chocolate peanut butter taste
Many enjoy the flavor, describing it as not too sweet and versatile alone or mixed with other flavors.
Peanut butter flavor may taste artificial
Some find the peanut butter note weak or artificial, with a slightly acidic aftertaste.
Product rankings:
iHerb Quality Promise
This product is guaranteed authentic and backed by our easy returns & refunds policy. Details
Whey Protein Isolate offers a purer protein source, ideal for post-workout recovery, complementing the blend's varied absorption rates.
AI generated. Not medical advice.
Overview
- For Muscle Support & Recovery
- 24 g Protein Per Serving
- Artificially Flavored
- 100% of the Protein from Whey
- Protein Powder Drink Mix
- Gluten Free
- 2 g Sugar
- 130 Calories
- 5.5 g BCAAs**
- Sports
- Strength Training
- Active Lifestyle
- Authentic Optimum Nutrition Product
- Informed-Choice, We Test You Trust
- Regularly Tested for Banned Substances
- No Artificial Growth Hormones^
Why Gold Standard 100% Whey™?
- The GOLD STANDARD for protein quality has fueled billions of workout recoveries worldwide.
- 24 grams of high-quality protein per serving to help build muscle‡.
- Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with further carbohydrates and fat 'isolated' out.
- 11 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery.
Gold Standard 100% Whey™ is designed for maximum mixability and superior drinkability.
Optimum Nutrition® has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition products for over 35 years and in more than 100 countries.
We are obsessed with quality. We sweat the details, scrutinizing every ingredient in every product that we make. We hold ourselves to the highest production standard, all so you can unlock your body's full potential.
^No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from RBST-treated and non-rbst treated cows.
**Naturally occurring amino acids
‡When taken over time with regular resistance training.
Specifications
- First available: 10/2018
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Shipping weight:
1.16 kg
- Product code: OPN-02919
- UPC: 748927029192
- Package quantity: 907 g
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm , 1.09 kg
Suggested use
- 33 grams: About 1 scoop whey protein powder
- 6-8 fl oz: Cold water, milk or other beverage
- 30 seconds: Stir, shake or blend until dissolved
Consume your shake after exercise or anytime during the day to boost your protein intake.
For healthy adults, consume enough protein to meet your daily protein requirements with a combination of high protein foods and protein supplements throughout the day as part of a balanced diet and exercise program.
Other ingredients
Protein blend (whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed whey protein), cocoa powder (processed with alkali), natural and artificial flavor, sunflower and/or soy lecithin, salt, creamer (sunflower oil, maltodextrin, modified food starch, dipotassium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, tocopherols), acesulfame potassium, sucralose.
Contains: Milk and soy.
This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin.
Warnings
Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling will occur.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping.
Disclaimer
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| Nutrition Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 33 g (About 1 Scoop) | ||
| Servings Per Container: 27 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value* | |
| Calories | 130 | |
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 190 mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | <1 g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 2 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% |
| Not a significant source of trans fat, added sugars and vitamin D. | ||
| *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||