Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate, 4 Cartons, 11 fl oz (325 ml) Each
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 4 mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 24 mcg | 20% |
| Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 20% |
| Folate (45 mcg folic acid) | 80 mcg DFE | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | 20% |
| Biotin | 6 mcg | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 410 mg | 20% |
| lodine | 30 mcg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 11 mcg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Chromium | 7 mcg | 20% |
| Molybdenum | 9 mcg | 20% |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin D Good
- Calcium Good
- Iron Fair
- Potassium Good
- Vitamin A Good
- Vitamin C Fair
- Vitamin E Good
- Vitamin K Good
- Thiamin Good
- Riboflavin Good
- Niacin Good
- Vitamin B6 Fair
- Folate (45 mcg folic acid) Fair
- Vitamin B12 Fair
- Biotin Good
- Pantothenic Acid Good
- Phosphorus Good
- Magnesium Good
- Zinc Fair
- Selenium Good
- Copper Fair
- Manganese Good
- Chromium Fair
- Molybdenum Good
Other Ingredients Very Good
Fillers & Additives
- Filtered Water
- Protein blend (milk protein isolate, Milk protein concentrate whey protein concentrate, Calcium caseinate)
- Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
- Sunflower Oil
- Natural Flavors
- Cellulose gel and gum
- Potassium phosphate and sodium hexametaphosphate
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Sucralose
- Acesulfame Potassium
- Carrageenan Medium
Efficacy Very Poor
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin D 4 mcg Under-dosed
- Calcium 390 mg Under-dosed
- Iron 3 mg Under-dosed
- Potassium 400 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin A 180 mcg Under-dosed
- Vitamin C 18 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin E 3 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin K 24 mcg Under-dosed
- Thiamin 0.24 mg Under-dosed
- Riboflavin 0.25 mg Under-dosed
- Niacin 3 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin B6 0.34mg Under-dosed
- Folate (45 mcg folic acid) 80 mcg DFE Under-dosed
- Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg Under-dosed
- Biotin 6 mcg Under-dosed
- Pantothenic Acid 1 mg Under-dosed
- Phosphorus 410 mg Under-dosed
- Magnesium 85 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc 2.2 mg Under-dosed
- Selenium 11 mcg Under-dosed
- Copper 0.2 mg Under-dosed
- Manganese 0.5 mg Under-dosed
- Chromium 7 mcg Under-dosed
- Molybdenum 9 mcg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | |
| Total Fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | |
| Includes 0 g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
| Vitamin D | 4 mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 24 mcg | 20% |
| Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 20% |
| Folate (45 mcg folic acid) | 80 mcg DFE | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | 20% |
| Biotin | 6 mcg | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 410 mg | 20% |
| lodine | 30 mcg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 85 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 11 mcg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Chromium | 7 mcg | 20% |
| Molybdenum | 9 mcg | 20% |
Other Ingredients
Filtered Water Safe
Cocoa (Processed with Alkali) Generally_safe
Sunflower Oil Safe
Natural Flavors Safe
Cellulose gel and gum Unknown
Heavy cream Unknown
Salt Safe
Sucralose Generally_safe
Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe
Carrageenan Caution
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Certifications
9 certifications
Transparency
4 claims
Violation History
5 incidents
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate a good supplement?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate, 4 Cartons, 11 fl oz (325 ml) Each received a product quality score of 66/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 36 active ingredients with 4 servings per container. Of the 12 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Optimum Nutrition, holds a brand trust score of 92/100 with 9 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Nsf Certified For Sport.
What are the ingredients in Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate contains 36 active ingredients: Calories (140), Total Fat (3 g), Saturated Fat (0.5 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (25 mg), Sodium (210 mg), and 30 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate safe to take?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Protein Shake, Chocolate, 4 Cartons, 11 fl oz (325 ml) Each has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 12 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Carrageenan. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is Optimum Nutrition a trustworthy supplement brand?
Optimum Nutrition receives a brand trust score of 92/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, United States, the company offers 95 products in their lineup. They hold 9 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Nsf Certified For Sport. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Optimum Nutrition has 5 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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