Description
Whey protein remains the most straightforward way to hit your daily protein target, and Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard 100% Whey is the one most people land on first. It's built around whey protein isolate (WPI) as the lead ingredient, blended with whey protein concentrate and whey peptides, delivering 24g of protein per serve. Fast-digesting, low in fat and carbs, and equally suited to post-training recovery or filling a gap in your day-to-day intake.
Getting the most from Gold Standard Whey
One scoop in 180 to 240ml of cold water or milk, shaken, stirred or blended, works for most people. Training days: aim for within 30 to 60 minutes of finishing your session. Rest days: any time you need to top up protein from food alone. One to two serves daily covers most goals, more if you're in a heavier training block, less if your meals already carry most of your protein load.
What's actually in each serve
- 24g of protein, consistent across every flavour
- 5.5g of naturally occurring BCAAs
- Low fat, low carb profile
- Instantised formula. Mixes clean with just a shaker, no blender needed
- Informed Choice certified, so every batch is tested for banned substances
- Gluten free (contains milk and soy/soy lecithin, not suitable if you're avoiding either)
- No creatine included in the blend, however, it pairs cleanly with Micronized Creatine Powder by Optimum Nutrition if you're looking to include it as a part of your stack
Whey blend vs whey isolate. Which one should you choose?
Gold Standard 100% Whey is a blend led by WPI, not a pure isolate. You get most of the lean, fast-absorbing character of isolate, in a formula that's a bit more forgiving day to day. If you want the pure version, Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Isolate is the one to grab instead.
What Flavours Does Gold Standard 100% Whey Come In?
Gold Standard 100% Whey is available in all the classic crowd-pleasers, including Double Rich Chocolate, Extreme Milk Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Delicious Strawberry, Salted Caramel, and Coffee. From a rich chocolate shake to something lighter like Vanilla Ice Cream, there's a flavour for every taste.
Building a stack around Gold Standard Whey
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Creatine: the standard daily pairing — goes straight into the same shake and works toward the same strength and size goals as your protein intake.
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Pre-workout: covers energy and focus going into the session, with whey picking up recovery once you're done. Worth adding once training frequency or intensity ramps up.
Whey plus daily creatine is the baseline most people start with. Pre-workout gets added once you're training hard enough that it makes a noticeable difference, not before.
Common questions
Available in different sizes?
Yes — from 454g tubs up to 4.54kg, across a full range of flavours.
Suitable if I'm avoiding dairy or soy?
No — it contains both milk and soy lecithin, so it's not the right fit if you need to avoid either.
Best time to take it if I train in the evening?
Timing matters less than total daily intake, evening trainers generally still do well taking it straight after their session, same as anyone else.
Backed by over 30 years as a category leader, Gold Standard 100% Whey remains a dependable choice whether you're on your first tub or your fiftieth. Shop the full range online at Nutrition Warehouse now.
Directions
Mix one scoop (approx. 30g) with 180–240ml of cold water or your favourite beverage and shake or stir until dissolved. Consume before or after training, or throughout the day as needed to meet your protein requirements.
This product is intended for healthy adults; always read the label, use only as directed, and seek medical advice if unsure.