Gold Standard 100% Whey
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is a whey blend protein powder with 24 g of protein per 31g (About 1 Scoop). It scores 78/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. It is Informed Choice.
Nutrition per serving
Double Rich Chocolate flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 31g (About 1 Scoop) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Calories | 120 |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 130 mg |
| Protein by weight | 77% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | 5.5 g |
How it scored
78 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 22 / 30 | 77% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 15 / 25 | Independently tested for contaminants or label accuracy |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 10 / 10 | 1 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 6 / 10 | Mix of natural and artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 5 / 5 | 7 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Whey Blend |
|---|---|
| Protein sources | Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein |
| Third-party testing | Informed Choice |
| Sweeteners | Acesulfame Potassium |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | Gluten-Free |
| Allergens | Milk, Soy |
| Made by | Optimum Nutrition (Glanbia) · USA |
| Sold at | Optimum Nutrition (official store), GNC |
Price
$26.49–$229.99 for 5 lb. About $0.36 per serving, or $0.37 per 25 g of protein.
Sizes: 0.68 lb (10 servings), 1.12 lb (16 servings), 2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb
Flavors (22)
- Double Rich Chocolate
- Banana Cream
- Caramel Macchiato
- Chocolate Coconut
- Chocolate Hazelnut
- Chocolate Malt
- Chocolate Mint
- Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Cinnamon Roll
- Coffee
- Cookies & Cream
- Delicious Strawberry
- Extreme Milk Chocolate
- French Vanilla Creme
- Iced Café Latte
- Mocha Cappuccino
- Rocky Road
- S'Mores
- Strawberries & Cream
- Strawberry Banana
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- White Chocolate
Sources
- https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us/products/gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder
- https://www.optimumnutrition.com/en-us/products/gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder.js
- https://www.optimumnutrition.com/cdn/shop/files/GSW_DRC_5lb_NFP.jpg
- https://www.gnc.com/whey-protein/GoldStandard.html
Nutrition, ingredients, allergens and Informed Choice logo read from the brand's US Double Rich Chocolate 5 lb label image (31 g serving, 74 servings); ingredients list Natural and Artificial Flavor and Acesulfame Potassium as the only sweetener on this label. BCAA 5.5 g and Gluten-Free from brand product page. Prices are brand-store list prices across sizes (5 lb = $131.99) on 2026-10-13. GNC carriage from gnc.com search results only. Leucine not stated by brand.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-13. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.