Gold Standard 100% Whey: what buyers say
How the score works
Classic whey that many buyers have found tasty and easy to mix for years; flavour varies a lot by variant and the price is rising.
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AI (Claude) summary of 232 reviews from Optimum Nutrition's web shop, read on 16 October 2026, spot-checked by people. We don't verify ourselves that reviewers are buyers. How we use reviews
What buyers like
- +Many buyers like the taste, especially chocolate and vanilla ice cream. 77×
- +Reviewers say it dissolves easily, with no clumps or gritty feel. 26×
- +Many loyal users have been taking it for five to fifteen years. 13×
- +Reviewers find it less sweet and less artificial than other brands. 8×
What buyers complain about
- –Some flavours disappoint: cookies and cream, strawberry, hazelnut, peanut butter. 15×
- –Many buyers complain about big price increases. 14×
- –Several buyers got a broken seal, an open pack or no scoop. 9×
- –Long-time buyers notice a changed recipe: sweeter or a different taste. 7×
- –Delivery complaints: not received, missing items or long waits. 8×
Watch out
- !Flavour varies a lot by variant; chocolate and vanilla get the most praise. 10×
- !Contains sweeteners; some find it too sweet since a recipe change. 6×
- !According to many buyers the price has risen sharply; big bags are better value. 8×
- !Check the seal and closure; several bags arrived open or damaged. 7×
- !A few buyers report that they don't tolerate it or get gas. 2×
- !One buyer received a batch that expired within two months. 1×
The number is how many of the 232 reviews we read mention this. We only show points about taste, mixing, packaging, price and reported complaints, not about effects.
| Size | Price | Shop's 'was' price |
|---|---|---|
| 465 g | €28.99 | – |
| 450 g | €28.99 | – |
| 450 g | €28.99 | – |
| 450 g | €28.99 | – |
| 480 g | €28.99 | – |
| 480 g | €28.99 | – |
| 620 g | €33.99 | – |
| 600 g | €33.99 | – |
Prices from Optimum Nutrition's website, including VAT, excluding shipping. The shop's price applies.
The price is being updated. See the current price at Optimum Nutrition.
How the score of 7.5 is made
Frequently asked questions
What do buyers think of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey?
Classic whey that many buyers have found tasty and easy to mix for years; flavour varies a lot by variant and the price is rising. Supplist score 7.5 out of 10, number 3 in protein.
What do buyers like most?
Many buyers like the taste, especially chocolate and vanilla ice cream. (77 of 232 reviews read)
What's the most common complaint?
Some flavours disappoint: cookies and cream, strawberry, hazelnut, peanut butter. (15 of 232 reviews read)
What does Gold Standard 100% Whey cost per 100 g?
€4.74 at the best-value size, on the day of the last price check.
Other protein
8.3Gold Standard 100% Isolate
- Many buyers like the taste, especially vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. 58×
- Some find the chocolate flavour too bland, artificial or odd. 4×
7.7Clear Whey Isolate
- Almost all reviewers find the lemonade flavour tasty and fresh, especially Tropical. 41×
- Several buyers find it too sweet and add extra water. 6×
7.2Collageen Poeder
- Almost all reviewers like the fruity lemonade flavour. 42×
- Some find the flavour strong or a bit chemical and dilute it further. 5×
7.1Impact Whey Protein
- Classic flavours like vanilla, chocolate brownie, strawberry and blueberry go down well. 16×
- Some buyers find specials like cinnamon danish chemical or nasty. 23×
Reviews read on 16 October 2026; prices checked on 16 October 2026. Prices in the shop may have changed since. A summary of what buyers say, not medical advice.