100% Gold Standard Whey Chocolate Malt®
Amino Acids & ProteinBrand: Optimum Nutrition
Functions
Net Contents
5 Pound(s)
Serving Size
31 Gram(s)
Servings Per Container
73
Supplement Form
Powder
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 48927 02234 6
Product Version
V.4.234.0419US 6050167
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
9 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
9 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.
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
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: 31 Gram(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 Calorie(s) | — |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Total Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | — |
| Protein | 24 Gram(s) | 48% |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 4% |
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
31 grams About 1 scoop whey protein powder 6-8 fl oz Cold water, mil 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: Allergies
Contains: Milk and soy.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
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 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery.
Formula re: Contains
Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the primary ingredient with further carbs and fat ‘isolated’ out. 11 grams of naturally occurring Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) to support muscle recovery.
Formulation re: Other
Strength training Sports performance Active lifestyle 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.
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.
Formulation re: Other
For muscle support & recovery 24 g protein Helps build and maintain muscle 5.5 g BCAAs Supports endurance and recovery
Formula re: Contains
24 g protein Helps build and maintain muscle 5.5 g BCAAs Supports endurance and recovery Whey protein isolate primary source
Formula re: Contains
Chocolate malt naturally & artificially flavored Protein powder drink mix
Formulation re: Other
Naturally occurring amino acids
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
To find out more about the science and ingredients behind our products, visit optimumnutrition.com.
General Statements: All Other Content
Authentic Optimum Nutrition product optimumnutrition.com/authentic
Seals/Symbols
Informed-Choice.org Trusted by sport Informed-Choice is a quality assurance program for sports nutrition products. The program certifies that nutritional supplements that bear the Informed-Choice logo have been tested for banned substances by the world class sports anti-doping lab, LGC Limited.
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
ON Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard
Seals/Symbols
Banned substance tested
General Statements: All Other Content
Serving scoop included, but may settle to the bottom during shipping
General Statements: All Other Content
Gold Standard 100% Whey is designed for maximum mixability and superior drinkability. Check out optimumnutrition.com for recipes and training tips.
Seals/Symbols
Manufactured in the USA This product contains ingredients of international and domestic origin
General Statements: All Other Content
When taken over time with regular resistance training.
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
The Gold Standard for protein quality, fueling over 2 billion workout recoveries worldwide since 1998.
General Statements: All Other Content
Contents sold by weight not volume. Some settling will occur.
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
A whey protein-based multi-ingredient nutritional supplement stimulates gains in lean body mass and strength in healthy older men: a randomized controlled trial
KE Bell, T Snijders, M Zulyniak, D Kumbhare, G Parise… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
… of a whey protein-based supplement … of healthy older men. Future trials with a larger sample size, and including older women, for a greater duration would confirm if this supplement …
2017138 citationsChocolate 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 citationsHealth benefits of whey or colostrum supplementation in adults≥ 35 years; a systematic review
M Blair, NJ Kellow, AL Dordevic, S Evans, J Caissutti… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
… The current review was commissioned by a dairy food manufacturing company in Australia, with the aim of marketing a powdered supplemental milk drink, fortified with whey and …
202020 citationsPotential non-dairy probiotic products–A healthy approach
A Panghal, S Janghu, K Virkar, Y Gat, V Kumar… - Food bioscience, 2018 - Elsevier
… profile along with metabolic, physiological, health and functional benefits. Probiotics, … health benefits beyond inherent general nutrition. These microorganisms have various health …
2018395 citationsMaximizing recovery and growth when treating moderate acute malnutrition with whey-containing supplements
H Stobaugh - Food and nutrition bulletin, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
… , particularly whey, in supplementary foods administered to … of 3 g of whey protein concentrate (WPC) per 100 g of dry … have a prebiotic effect that improves gut health. Also, a further …
201811 citationsDEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF CARAMEL BASED ON MALT EXTRACT AND MILK SOLIDS
B TECH - 2007 - krishikosh.egranth.ac.in
… the level of malt extract and whey proteins for the development of acceptable quality caramel … is also a great nutritious supplement. Malt extract is a versatile health ingredient used in the …
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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 2021-11-19. DSLD Label ID: 261322. 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.
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