Gold Standard 100% Whey Double Rich Chocolate®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: ON Optimum Nutrition

PowderAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

10 Pound(s)

Serving Size

30.4 Gram(s)

Servings Per Container

149

Supplement Form

Powder

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 48927 02871 3

Product Version

V.7.871.0422US 6066503

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

9Active Ingredients

9 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

10% Daily Value Coverage

10 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Soy

Free From

  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 30.4 Gram(s) · 1– per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories120 Calorie(s)
Total Fat1.5 Gram(s)2%
Saturated Fat1 Gram(s)5%
Cholesterol55 mg18%
Sodium130 mg6%
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Dietary Fiber< 1 Gram(s)2%
Total Sugars1 Gram(s)
Protein24 Gram(s)48%
Calcium130 mg10%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Potassium200 mg4%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Other Ingredients

Whey Protein IsolateWhey Protein ConcentrateWhey Protein, HydrolyzedCocoa, PowderSunflower LecithinSoy LecithinNatural & Artificial FlavorsAcesulfame Potassium

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

30.4 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 For best results, mix up your shake 30-60 minutes after you work out, or have it as an anytime snack in your balanced, high-protein diet.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 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.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Precautions re: All Other

Not a significant source of trans fat, added sugars and vitamin D.

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains: milk and soy.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Serving scoop included, But may settle to the bottom during shipping. Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling will occur.

Formulation

Formulation re: Other

For muscle support and recovery Helps build and maintain muscle Supports muscle recovery

Formula re: Contains

24 g Protein 5.5 g BCAAs Whey protein isolate primary source Double rich chocolate artificial flavored 100% of the protein from whey Protein Powder Drink Mix Naturally occurring Amino Acids

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Banned Substance Tested

Formula re: Contains

Why Gold Standard 100% Whey? Packed with 24 grams of high-quality protein per serving to help build muscle. Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with further carbs and fat 'isolated' out. 11 gram of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery. The Gold Standard for protein quality, fueling over 2 billion workout recoveries worldwide since 1998. When taken over time with regular resistance training.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No artificial growth hormones No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from RBST-Treated and NON-RBST Treated cows. Gluten Free

Formulation re: Other

Strength Training Sports Active Lifestyle

Formulation re: Other

Gold Standard 100% Whey is designed for maximum mixability and superior drinkability.

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

Banned Substance Tested

General Statements: All Other Content

Optimum Nutrition has been trusted to provide the highest quality in post-workout recovery, pre-workout energy, and on-the-go sports nutrition for over 30 years and in 90+ countries. After careful supplier selection, each ingredient is tested to assure exceptional purity, potency and composition. We hold ourselves to the highest production standards, all so you can unlock your body's full potential. To find out more about the science and ingredients behind our products, visit optimumnutrition.com

General Statements: All Other Content

Check out optimumnutrition.com for recipes and training tips.

Seals/Symbols

A Authentic Optimum Nutrition optimumnutrition.com/authentic Informed Choice We Test - You Trust Choice Regularly Tested for Banned Substances

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in the USA This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Optimum Nutrition, Inc.

3500 Lacey Rd, Suite 1200, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

1 (800) 705-5226

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Research & Studies

  • Safety and Efficacy of Whey Protein Supplementation in Teenage Athletes

    A Stranieri - 2019 - search.proquest.com

    … -term whey protein supplementation in a healthy teenage … common supplements taken by young athletes is whey protein. … whey protein (Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey, …

    20191 citations
  • Predictability and persistence of prebiotic dietary supplementation in a healthy human cohort

    T Gurry, SM Gibbons, LTT Nguyen, SM Kearney… - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com

    … healthy human cohort, in which participants were placed on a standardized liquid nutritional … spike-ins, including several prebiotic supplements, to identify the microbial responders and …

    201851 citations
  • Nutritional properties of whey proteins

    KM Mangano, Y Bao, C Zhao - Whey protein production …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library

    … research regarding whey protein’s effect on health and disease is … Despite whey protein’s gold standard in terms of its … subjects who consumed a whey‐based supplement for 30 days …

    201930 citations
  • Clinical applications of whey protein

    N Kelkar - Nutrition science, marketing nutrition, health claims …, 2023 - Elsevier

    … over their health with an increased focus on proactive dietary changes and supplement use. … Whey protein is considered a gold standard in proteins and has versatile applications. …

    20236 citations
  • Chocolate milk significantly reduced serum lactate levels compared to other recovery drinks: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of …

    MM Abbasi, A Maghsoudifar, G Eslamian - Human Nutrition & Metabolism, 2025 - Elsevier

    … A comprehensive search of Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases was conducted up to April 2025 for RCTs administering CM to healthy adults post-exercise. …

    20252 citations
  • The effects of dietary supplements, nutraceutical agents, and physical exercise on myostatin levels: Hope or hype?

    HO Santos, HS Cerqueira, GM Tinsley - Metabolites, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … supplements or … supplements or certain functional foods to decrease myostatin levels, caution must be exercised not to propagate the hope of the food supplement market, select health …

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Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2025-07-24. DSLD Label ID: 332030. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.