Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Review (Updated: More Popular Than Ever?)

Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard whey protein is likely the most famous protein supplement in the world. And while that might seem like hyperbole, this is one seriously well-known product.

ON's Gold Standard Whey is a top seller for many major retailers, and its iconic packaging is recognized by athletes of all types at all levels: weightlifters, powerlifters, and, of course, bodybuilders.

We've tried Gold Standard before, but in this updated review, we're diving even deeper into its ingredients, nutritional content, and flavor options (of which there are many, with new ones hitting the market regularly).

Also, make sure to Google: BarBend + Best Whey to get our full rundown of the best whey proteins on the market, along with which brands we thought were best for different types of people and nutritional/athletic needs!

So let's start with the basics: What's in this protein powder? Looking at the Double Chocolate Flavor — a pretty standard one available online and in many retailers — we get:

a protein blend of whey protein isolates, concentrate, and peptides cocoa
lecithin
natural and artificial flavors
acesulfame potassium
Aminogen
Lactase

That's really not a very long list, which gets to one of my main points: This is a pretty straightforward, not TOO many frills product. Which could be a big reason for its popularity, since it's a reasonable choice many different types of folks will default to time and again once they've had a good experience.

[gabissj]

"Not very low in carbs"
Man, it's THREE grams, this is nothing. You should not be afraid of carbs and do Low carb if you don't have any health problems involving insulin and carbs in general.

[TyillestTV]

Optimum protein powder is like home cooking. It’s usually the first protein powder that every guy or gal uses. Try moving from gold standard to another product then move back it’s like eating your mother’s cooking. It’s like pancakes on a Sunday. It’s American as hell.

[MikePietronRealtor]

I buy the 80 serving at Costco for $44.99 on sale. Love it. Part of my everyday diet. 6’1” /195

[bretwalda]

I love how easy it is to mix. Every single powder if tried doesnt mix well. Only this worked for me so far.

[crownethorne]

I can't help but notice that the majority of the comments are about how it tastes.

Personally, I'm more interested in the results.

Are we visiting a sweet shop or a gym?

[cwrichardson]

This was my first protein powder that I have ever tried. It was back in '98, I went to GNC when I was in college with a friend I was training. We both picked this up. I only had 2 flavors chocolate and vanilla. My buddy chose chocolate and I chose vanilla. It was a horrible taste. I just pick up some more today... Chocolate Peanut Butter.

[bettercallsaul]

I don’t know what protein everyone is looking at but the price per serving is a lot cheaper compared to a lot of them overall you will pay more upfront but per serving it’s cheaper than most that I have seen

[brenndolacerda]

best protein on the market even since i was a kid. cant go wrong.

[davidnovax]

I recommend the extreme chocolate over double. I mix with water and accidentally picked up double once and was disappointed with the lack of chocolate flavor lol

[jumpfold]

I do half water and half milk I just recently switched to this. It's so much better than the other I tried. I'll be sticking with this.

[vntn]

I had around 5 tubs of double rich chocolate drank it with water and it really is an acquired taste. Now I use the strawberry which I’m also growing fond of. Best whey protein out there imo

[JesusChristIsLord.]

I'm 15 and I'm taking this cant wait to get the gains obviously not just by this

[michaelmccarey]

Cappuccino is my favorite !!best bang for your Buck !! Double chocolate 1 scoop 12oz Fair life choc milk 140Cal or skim 80cal both 19 grams of Protein 4 oz Ice Banana add. The best protein shake add peanut powder to make it Reese's add more ice to make ice cream 43 grams of protein

[goodboyringo]

It's not bad at all with water and i don't drink it for the taste but for the benefit.
I've tried cookie & cream & extreme chocolate both are ok.

[cahjpolite]

Nah double choc is ass extreme milk choc slaps for this ask about it😤💪🏽

[akshaybhoir]

Great review, must also add on a point on protein scoop size per serving it'll be great to know its protein percentage.

[tommorris]

I’m glad it mixed well I hate sitting there trying to mix it

[dwade]

I bought the 5 lb container of French Vanilla...it tastes fine in water. Tastes better in milk but less calories the better for me so i use water.No, its not tasty as Gatorade folks, but its not meant to be.

[littlelandon]

i get the 80 serving of this from Costco for $30 cant beat it. I eat super clean though so. If you are just getting into fitness and want that little extra protein this is completely fine.

[ryanadelaide]

Optimum nutrition pay this guy for every product purchased through the link in this video so I doubt he's gonna sit there and say anything bad about it.