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product_id: 717805
title: "Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 10 Pound (Packaging May Vary)"
brand: "optimum nutrition"
price: "€ 224.43"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Optimum Nutrition"
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# 5g+ naturally occurring BCAAs 24g premium blended protein Instantized for smooth mixability Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 10 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** € 224.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏆 Elevate your gains with the gold standard of whey protein!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Double Rich Chocolate 10 Pound (Packaging May Vary) by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** € 224.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/717805-optimum-nutrition-gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder-double-rich)

## 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 formula ensures lump-free shakes every time—no blender needed.
- • **Trusted & Tested:** Banned substance tested for clean, safe consumption—confidence in every scoop.
- • **Muscle Fuel, Refined:** 24g of whey isolate, concentrate & peptides power lean muscle growth with gold-standard purity.
- • **Anytime Protein Power:** Versatile nutrition to fuel pre/post workout, meals, or anytime you need a protein lift.
- • **BCAA Boost for Recovery:** Over 5g of branched-chain amino acids to accelerate muscle repair and strength gains.

## Overview

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder delivers 24 grams of high-quality blended whey protein per serving, featuring isolate, concentrate, and peptides. With over 5 grams of naturally occurring BCAAs and an instantized formula for smooth mixing, it supports lean muscle growth and recovery. Rigorously tested for banned substances, this trusted 10-pound powder is perfect for any time of day to boost your protein intake with delicious Double Rich Chocolate flavor.

## Description

Post-Workout Muscle Support & Recovery Each serving of the world’s best-selling whey protein powder provides 24 grams of high-quality whey protein primarily from Whey Protein Isolate, which has had excess carbohydrates, fat, and lactose ‘isolated’ out using sophisticated filtering technologies. The powder is also instantized for easy mixing using just a glass and spoon.

Review: Great protein powder - Delicious flavors - Delicious flavors and a really decent value for the cost. I was buying Kachava for a while and was fed up with the slow shipping speeds and cost to product ratio, Optimum Nutrition makes a really good product and was recently featured in a Consumer Reports article that showed it had extremely low levels of lead compared to other brands. I like when a company looks out for its customers and I’m happy I made the switch, this powder mixes well with other fresh ingredients like bananas and peanut butter. It doesn’t really get clumpy and I find that two scoops doesn’t make me feel ill like with other brands. I’m able to get a good amount of protein in one drink and I don’t get bloated. I bought Vanilla Ice Cream, Extreme Milk Chocolate and Cookies ‘N Cream…my least fave was the Cookies ‘N Cream, it’s just very sweet tasting. The other two flavors were phenomenal and taste like what they’re trying to imitate. I’ll keep buying this brand if they keep up this quality, you can’t really go wrong with the Vanilla Ice Cream or Extreme Milk Chocolate. Try it. 👍🏼👍🏼
Review: Sweet! - The protein powder mixes well and tastes better than I expected. It’s smooth with no clumps, whether mixed with water or milk. I use it after workouts and it’s easy on my stomach with no discomfort. Overall, it’s a solid protein option for daily use and good value for the price.

## Features

- GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY PROTEIN – 24g blended protein consisting of whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, and whey peptides to support lean muscle mass – they don't call it the GOLD STANDARD of quality for nothing
- OVER 5G OF BCAAS – help build lean and strong muscles with naturally occurring BCAAs
- INSTANTIZED – improves mixability to prevent lumps and clumps
- BANNED SUBSTANCE TESTED – highest quality control measures so you feel comfortable and safe consuming the product
- ANY-TIME FORMULA – great before or after exercise, between meals, with a meal, or any time of day where you need extra protein in your nutrition
- Packaging May Vary - New look, with the same trusted quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B000GIQT2O |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (259,925) |
| Date First Available  | September 16, 2003 |
| Department  | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | Yes |
| Item model number  | 1068902 |
| Manufacturer  | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| Product Dimensions  | 4.72 x 11.81 x 17.87 inches; 10 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Flavor:** Double Rich Chocolate
- **Item Weight:** 160 Ounces
- **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free
- **Servings per Container:** 149

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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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great protein powder - Delicious flavors
*by R***K on December 20, 2025*

Delicious flavors and a really decent value for the cost. I was buying Kachava for a while and was fed up with the slow shipping speeds and cost to product ratio, Optimum Nutrition makes a really good product and was recently featured in a Consumer Reports article that showed it had extremely low levels of lead compared to other brands. I like when a company looks out for its customers and I’m happy I made the switch, this powder mixes well with other fresh ingredients like bananas and peanut butter. It doesn’t really get clumpy and I find that two scoops doesn’t make me feel ill like with other brands. I’m able to get a good amount of protein in one drink and I don’t get bloated. I bought Vanilla Ice Cream, Extreme Milk Chocolate and Cookies ‘N Cream…my least fave was the Cookies ‘N Cream, it’s just very sweet tasting. The other two flavors were phenomenal and taste like what they’re trying to imitate. I’ll keep buying this brand if they keep up this quality, you can’t really go wrong with the Vanilla Ice Cream or Extreme Milk Chocolate. Try it. 👍🏼👍🏼

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet!
*by D***A on January 22, 2026*

The protein powder mixes well and tastes better than I expected. It’s smooth with no clumps, whether mixed with water or milk. I use it after workouts and it’s easy on my stomach with no discomfort. Overall, it’s a solid protein option for daily use and good value for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Protein
*by E***Z on February 1, 2026*

Delicious and Effective Chocolate Protein! I love this chocolate protein: it tastes amazing, mixes very well, and has no clumps. It’s perfect for after workouts or as a quick, nutritious snack. It helps me feel satisfied and keeps my energy up throughout the day. I also appreciate that it has high-quality ingredients and doesn’t taste artificial. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty and effective protein!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-06*