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title: "Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)"
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# 5.5g BCAAs for rapid recovery 24g fast-absorbing whey protein Instantized powder mixes smoothly Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** HK$1385
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏆 Fuel your hustle with the Gold Standard of whey protein!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary) by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** HK$1385 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/4200-gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder-double-rich-chocolate-5)

## Best For

- optimum nutrition enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optimum nutrition brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Mixes in a Flash:** Instantized powder dissolves effortlessly in water or milk—no clumps, no hassle, just smooth shakes.
- • **Pure Muscle Fuel:** 24g of premium whey protein isolate per scoop powers your post-workout gains.
- • **Clean & Lean Formula:** Isolated carbs and fats mean you get pure protein without the extra bulk—perfect for strength and hypertrophy goals.
- • **Trusted Gold Standard:** Backed by 35 years of research and athlete trust, this protein sets the benchmark for quality and results.
- • **Accelerated Recovery Boost:** 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs speed up muscle repair so you bounce back faster.

## Overview

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder delivers 24 grams of fast-absorbing whey protein isolate per serving, enriched with 5.5 grams of BCAAs to support muscle recovery and growth. Its instantized formula mixes smoothly for convenient post-workout nutrition, making it a top choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts aiming for strength and hypertrophy. Trusted for over three decades, this gluten-free protein powder is a proven leader in sports nutrition.

## Description

OPTIMUM NUTRITION'S GOLD STANDARD 100% Whey uses pure Whey Protein Isolates as the primary ingredient. Combined with ultra-filtered whey protein concentrate, each serving provides 24 grams of all-whey protein and 5.5 grams of naturally occurring Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) which are prized by athletes for their muscle building qualities. With more than 20 tempting flavors to choose from, ON GOLD STANDARD 100% Whey gives you plenty of ways to keep workout recovery interesting. Search "ON Apparel TRUE STRENGTH" to see our new ON clothing line!

Review: Good taste and easy to mix protein - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 I’ve been using this whey protein for my workouts and I really like it. It mixes very easily with water or milk and doesn’t leave clumps. The taste is good and not too sweet. I use it after exercising and it helps with recovery without feeling heavy on my stomach. The quality is noticeable and it’s a great option for daily protein intake.
Review: What Flavor to Buy - First off, I've purchased a bunch of different flavors of ON Gold Standard Whey. All of them have close to the same nutritional value, but they vary greatly in taste. Both my wife and I drink these protein shakes as part of our daily diet, and as a product, Optimum Nutrition is great. I've mixed with both milk and water, and all of the shakes mix well and don't seem to clump. I've tried other manufactures whey, and I keep finding myself going back to ON for the price, nutritional value, and above all the taste. So the flavor question. As I mentioned, each flavor has a different characteristic from the others. Some are bland, some taste sweet, some taste overly fake. We loved some, and we hated some. Below is a list based on what we like so far and why. Bear in mind that I hate diet drinks for their bad aftertaste. The drinks don't have to be sweet for me to like them, but I can't stand the garbage aftertaste of fake sweeteners. The best flavors: Rocky Road - By far the single best tasting flavor. The downside is that it does taste a little sweet. The nutritional value is right on with the other flavors, but it is a bit sweet. I could drink this all day. If you only buy one flavor, this is it. There is no real aftertaste, and the flavor is great. Extreme Milk Chocolate - Another good flavor with almost no aftertaste. This one tastes like chocolate, and doesn't have a fake taste to it. If you are looking at the chocolate flavors, this one is perfect. Natural Vanilla - This is a slightly different product, and it comes in a tub with yellow labeling instead of the red. It's on desertcart for the same price, and it has the same nutritional values. They claim it has less artificial sweeteners in it, hence the natural label. In any case, this is the best vanilla out there. There is no aftertaste, and it tastes like vanilla milk. It is not as sweet as the others, but it the single best vanilla flavor I've found. The middle of the road flavors: Cookies and Cream - This one is both good and bad. If you like the creamy vanilla taste, you will like the flavor. It doesn't have a bad aftertaste, but it is sort bland. It is sweet, but bland. Also, the cookie chunks in it don't dissolve. This is the only flavor so far that has bits of stuff that you are swallowing when you drink it. It's odd. That said, I have reordered it in the past. Chocolate Malt - It's just OK. The flavor is a little odd because of the malt. Given the choice, just order the Extreme Milk Chocolate. Caramel Toffee Fudge - Again, just OK. They tried too hit to many flavors with this one, and it just turned out odd. Not a bad flavor, but don't start out here. I got bored so I tried it. I doubt I'll order it again. And the bad: Double Rich Chocolate - This flavor sucks. It tastes like fake chocolate. Not good fake chocolate, but generic fake chocolate. It has that bad aftertaste of fake sweetener, and is all around not good. Vanilla Ice Cream - Another swing and a miss. This flavor tastes like bad fake powdered milk. It has that bad aftertaste, and is probably the single worst flavor they have. If you are looking for vanilla, avoid this at all costs and get the Natural Vanilla. Tropical Punch - Another fake tasting flavor. When I got this, I could barely get through the first few shakes. Eventually it grew on me a little bit, and I was able to drink it without hating it. It tastes like strawberry milk with a bunch of fake sweetener. It's just wrong, and is not something you want to drink after a workout. I know that taste varies from person to person, so take this with a grain of salt. I hate the taste of fake sweetener, so this list draws from that. I've taken to buying the 2lb tubs to try out a flavor, and then going with the 5lb tubs if I like it. It costs a bit more that way, but it means there is only 2lbs to choke down if you get a flavor that you hate. Enjoy!

## Features

- High-Protein Formula to Support Muscle Health – Delivers 24g of fast-absorbing 100% whey protein per scoop to support post-workout muscle recovery, muscle strength and muscle building when taken over time with regular resistance training.
- Enhanced Muscle Recovery With BCAAs – Includes naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs that help get you back to your best, faster and speed up recovery after intense training sessions.
- Optimized Support for Strength & Hypertrophy Goals – Whey protein isolate is the primary ingredient with excess carbs and fat “isolated” out. Ideal for athletes looking to increase muscle strength or boost recovery between workouts.
- Mixes Smoothly for Rapid Post-Workout Use – Instantized powder dissolves quickly in water or milk, making it a convenient shake immediately after training.
- Backed by thousands of hours of research – For 35 years, athletes have trusted Optimum Nutrition to fuel their training. Optimum Nutrition delivers proven quality. Whey is backed by science and trusted by athletes, we set the Gold Standard in protein

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000QSNYGI |
| ASIN  | B000QSNYGI |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders #4 in Sales & Deals |
| Brand Name | Optimum Nutrition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (96,605) |
| Date First Available  | November 23, 2006 |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Double Rich Chocolate |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00748927028669 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 11.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Item model number  | 1054618 |
| Manufacturer | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| Manufacturer  | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1054618 |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free |
| Model Name | Nutrition & Wellness |
| Model Number | 1054618 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Tub |
| Product Benefits | Muscle Growth, Weight Gain |
| Product Dimensions  | 8 x 8 x 11.25 inches; 5 Pounds |
| Protein | 24 Grams |
| Protein Source | Whey |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Post-Workout |
| Total Servings Per Container | 74 |
| UPC | 748927028669 748927068757 |
| Unit Count | 80 Ounce |
| Vitamins And Minerals | 50 Milligrams |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Flavor:** Double Rich Chocolate
- **Item Weight:** 5 Pounds
- **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free
- **Servings per Container:** 74

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Body Fortress Super Advanced has 30 gr protein per scoop, and ON has 24 gr.  what's the difference?**
A: ON Gold Standard has a 31g serving size, and Body Fortress Super Advanced Isolate has a 38g serving size. Larger serving size = more protein. It's really as simple as that. It's got nothing to do with the "bro science" in some of the answers. To be sure, if you convert them to the same 31 gram serving size, then ON has 24 grams of protein, and Body Fortress has 24.5 grams of protein. 

Companies play around with the serving sizes so they can put "60 grams of protein!!!!!!" in the advertising, but if you do the math, then it's usually about the same amount.

**Q: Will consuming more whey (protein) help my rotator cuff tear heal?**
A: There is NO healing of a rotator cuff tear...none! This has to be surgically repaired.  IF you're lucky, you may be able to have an endoscopic repair which takes much less time to recover. Otherwise, you will have to have a "full Open" repair which is much more involved and takes longer to heal. Trust me, I have been there...3 times all coming from very heavy benches and they were all "full open repairs." The first one I had was only a 1 centimeter tear and it never healed in 3 years. IF you have a true torn rotator cuff, NOTHING, (except surgery), will correct the problem.  ANYBODY who tells you they had one and they did this and that and it finally healed up didn't have a tear to begin with. More likely just a bad strain or severe inflammation from overworking the deltoid area. And be prepared for lots of rehab work and it will take you from 9-12 months to get back to where you were before the tear.

**Q: Is there a reason why the 5 lb is so much thicker than the 2 lb? i tried the 2 lb, liked it, and order 5...outside of jug seems the same...**
A: Get something like an "AMIR 500g/0.01g Digital Kitchen Scale". They're twelve bucks & quite accurate.  I suspect the powder is compressed, making the scoops a bit heavy.  Measuring by weight instead of volume should provide more consistent results.

**Q: If I were to make protein shakes with single serving size portions about 5 days/week, how long do you think a 2 lb container would last me? 5 lb? THX**
A: I mean, my dude, i am  horrifying at math but all you really need to do is look at the servings in each container. So 29 servings.  .we already know there are 4 weeks in a month. 4×5 is 20 so that's 1 month right there. Since there is only 9 servings left... That's another week (5 days) and another week, all but one day (4 servings left)  so a month and a half would be how long the smaller one would last you. If it's the 5lb pack. Simply double that ... 1 1/2 doubled is 3 months... (You still have 1 lb left, which we know, that from your 2 lb container, you get about 14 servings in a lb) (since 2 lbs is 29) which brings you to another 3 (almost) weeks.


Making it almost 4 months of supplies. Offering the best offer for someone like you who has as many as you do (but your best bet may be going to Costco or another place with bulk bulk)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good taste and easy to mix protein
*by Y***E on January 19, 2026*

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 I’ve been using this whey protein for my workouts and I really like it. It mixes very easily with water or milk and doesn’t leave clumps. The taste is good and not too sweet. I use it after exercising and it helps with recovery without feeling heavy on my stomach. The quality is noticeable and it’s a great option for daily protein intake.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What Flavor to Buy
*by C***N on May 13, 2013*

First off, I've purchased a bunch of different flavors of ON Gold Standard Whey. All of them have close to the same nutritional value, but they vary greatly in taste. Both my wife and I drink these protein shakes as part of our daily diet, and as a product, Optimum Nutrition is great. I've mixed with both milk and water, and all of the shakes mix well and don't seem to clump. I've tried other manufactures whey, and I keep finding myself going back to ON for the price, nutritional value, and above all the taste. So the flavor question. As I mentioned, each flavor has a different characteristic from the others. Some are bland, some taste sweet, some taste overly fake. We loved some, and we hated some. Below is a list based on what we like so far and why. Bear in mind that I hate diet drinks for their bad aftertaste. The drinks don't have to be sweet for me to like them, but I can't stand the garbage aftertaste of fake sweeteners. The best flavors: Rocky Road - By far the single best tasting flavor. The downside is that it does taste a little sweet. The nutritional value is right on with the other flavors, but it is a bit sweet. I could drink this all day. If you only buy one flavor, this is it. There is no real aftertaste, and the flavor is great. Extreme Milk Chocolate - Another good flavor with almost no aftertaste. This one tastes like chocolate, and doesn't have a fake taste to it. If you are looking at the chocolate flavors, this one is perfect. Natural Vanilla - This is a slightly different product, and it comes in a tub with yellow labeling instead of the red. It's on Amazon for the same price, and it has the same nutritional values. They claim it has less artificial sweeteners in it, hence the natural label. In any case, this is the best vanilla out there. There is no aftertaste, and it tastes like vanilla milk. It is not as sweet as the others, but it the single best vanilla flavor I've found. The middle of the road flavors: Cookies and Cream - This one is both good and bad. If you like the creamy vanilla taste, you will like the flavor. It doesn't have a bad aftertaste, but it is sort bland. It is sweet, but bland. Also, the cookie chunks in it don't dissolve. This is the only flavor so far that has bits of stuff that you are swallowing when you drink it. It's odd. That said, I have reordered it in the past. Chocolate Malt - It's just OK. The flavor is a little odd because of the malt. Given the choice, just order the Extreme Milk Chocolate. Caramel Toffee Fudge - Again, just OK. They tried too hit to many flavors with this one, and it just turned out odd. Not a bad flavor, but don't start out here. I got bored so I tried it. I doubt I'll order it again. And the bad: Double Rich Chocolate - This flavor sucks. It tastes like fake chocolate. Not good fake chocolate, but generic fake chocolate. It has that bad aftertaste of fake sweetener, and is all around not good. Vanilla Ice Cream - Another swing and a miss. This flavor tastes like bad fake powdered milk. It has that bad aftertaste, and is probably the single worst flavor they have. If you are looking for vanilla, avoid this at all costs and get the Natural Vanilla. Tropical Punch - Another fake tasting flavor. When I got this, I could barely get through the first few shakes. Eventually it grew on me a little bit, and I was able to drink it without hating it. It tastes like strawberry milk with a bunch of fake sweetener. It's just wrong, and is not something you want to drink after a workout. I know that taste varies from person to person, so take this with a grain of salt. I hate the taste of fake sweetener, so this list draws from that. I've taken to buying the 2lb tubs to try out a flavor, and then going with the 5lb tubs if I like it. It costs a bit more that way, but it means there is only 2lbs to choke down if you get a flavor that you hate. Enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Consistently smooth, great tasting whey that mixes easily and delivers reliable results
*by M***S on February 27, 2026*

I’ve gone through multiple tubs of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey over the years and it remains one of the most consistent protein powders I’ve used. The Double Rich Chocolate flavor is balanced and not overly sweet, and it mixes smoothly in both water and milk without clumping or leaving a gritty texture. Even with just a shaker bottle, it blends quickly and doesn’t foam excessively, which makes it easy to drink post-workout or during a busy day. Digestion has been comfortable compared to many other whey powders I’ve tried, and the protein content per serving makes it simple to hit daily intake goals whether you’re training regularly or just trying to increase overall protein consumption. The large 5-lb container also lasts a while, making it a good value if you use protein consistently. For the best texture and flavor, using cold water or milk and shaking for about 20–30 seconds helps it fully dissolve and taste smoother. It also works well blended with ice or added into oatmeal for a quick high-protein meal. Overall, this is a dependable protein powder that delivers consistent quality, taste, and mixability.

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