If muscle recovery and daily protein intake are your goals, this delivers. You're getting 24g of **protein** per scoop from a blend led by whey isolate, followed by whey concentrate and hydrolyzed whey. Isolate being the primary source means higher protein content with less fat and lactose per serving. At 120 calories with only 1.5g of fat and 1g of sugar, the protein-to-calorie ratio is strong.
The three-source whey blend gives you a mix of fast-absorbing (hydrolyzed and isolate) and moderate-absorbing (concentrate) protein, which supports both immediate post-workout recovery and sustained amino acid delivery. You're also picking up 130mg of **Calcium** and 200mg of **Potassium** naturally from the whey.
This is a protein product, not a multivitamin — so don't expect meaningful micronutrient support beyond what comes naturally with whey. The trace iron (0.7mg) and fiber (less than 1g) on the label are incidental, not dosed to move any health markers for you.
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Optimum Nutrition
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein, Double Rich Chocolate
Powder · 31g (About 1 Scoop) · 74 servings
What it does
A protein formula with whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed whey protein.
Whey Protein
Mixed formsGrade —
Provides dairy protein to help meet protein needs for muscle maintenance and recovery alongside resistance training.
Ingredients (3)
Calcium
130 mgTrace amount — not scored
Iron
0.7 mgTrace amount — not scored
Nutrition
Calories, macros & sodium.
- Total Fat1.5 g
- Saturated Fat1 g
- Cholesterol55 mg
- Sodium130 mg
- Total Carbohydrate3 g
- Dietary Fiber1 g
- Total Sugars1 g
- Protein24 g
Other ingredients
Acesulfame PotassiumSweetener
Older NTP rodent studies (1980s, contested) reported lymphoma and leukemia at very high chronic doses; modern reviews (FDA 2003, EFSA 2000) concluded no cancer risk at human exposure levels but the issue is not fully resolved (Mishra 2020 review). Animal evidence suggests gut microbiome disruption (Bian 2017 — male mice on Ace-K showed altered microbiota and metabolic markers). Manufacturing uses methylene chloride, with potential residue concerns. Purely cosmetic additive — risk:benefit unfavorable for supplements.
Natural and Artificial FlavorsFlavor
The 'artificial' component means synthetic chemicals are used, but the exact compounds are proprietary and not disclosed on the label. If you have sensitivities or allergies, you cannot verify what's in it. Products using only natural flavors are more transparent.
CocoaFlavor
Common food ingredient used for chocolate flavoring in supplements
Whey ProteinProtein Source
Common dairy-derived protein that sometimes appears in the other ingredients list due to label parsing
Sunflower LecithinEmulsifier
Non-GMO, non-allergenic emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds
Lab testing
How to take it
With or without food
On the label
31 Grams: About 1 scoop whey protein powder
Price check
$84.95
$1.15 / serving
Pricier than 92% of 165 muscle supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.