---
product_id: 6626651
title: "Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, French Vanilla Creme, 2 Pound (Packaging May Vary)"
brand: "optimum nutrition"
price: "$157"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Optimum Nutrition"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/6626651-gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder-french-vanilla-creme-2
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# 5.5g BCAAs + 11g EAAs 24g whey protein per scoop Instantized, smooth mixability Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, French Vanilla Creme, 2 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

**Brand:** optimum nutrition
**Price:** $157
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your workout game with the gold standard in protein power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, French Vanilla Creme, 2 Pound (Packaging May Vary) by optimum nutrition
- **How much does it cost?** $157 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/6626651-gold-standard-100-whey-protein-powder-french-vanilla-creme-2)

## 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

- • **Lean & Clean:** Low sugar (~1g), low carb (~3g), and low fat for cutting or lean muscle phases.
- • **Recovery Rocket:** 5.5g BCAAs + 11g EAAs to accelerate muscle repair and strength.
- • **Mixes in a Flash:** Instantized formula blends effortlessly with water, milk, or smoothies—no clumps, no hassle.
- • **Pure Muscle Fuel:** 24g of fast-absorbing whey protein powers your gains every scoop.
- • **Trusted for 35 Years:** Globally acclaimed brand fueling athletes and fitness pros with tested quality.

## Overview

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder delivers 24 grams of premium whey protein isolate per serving, enriched with 5.5 grams of BCAAs and 11 grams of essential amino acids to support muscle growth and recovery. Its low sugar, carb, and fat profile makes it ideal for lean muscle building and cutting phases. The instantized formula ensures smooth mixing in any beverage, trusted by athletes worldwide for over 35 years.

## Description

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder helps build and maintain muscle mass when taken regularly and combined with strength training exercise. Made with whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient, this protein supplement powder ensures that you're getting high quality protein with every serving. The hydrolyzed whey protein powder isolate creates a post-workout drink mix that supports muscle recovery. Each serving of this delicious powder provides 24 grams of all whey protein, along with 11.4 grams of naturally occurring essential amino acids (EAAs) to support after workout muscle recovery. Optimum Nutrition protein powder mixes easily using a shaker cup or blended in a smoothie. Gold Standard 100% Whey has fueled billions of workout recoveries worldwide.

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: Best whey out there—tastes great and mixes perfectly! - This Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is my go-to protein powder. It delivers a solid 24g of protein per scoop with great recovery support (those BCAAs help a ton post-workout). The flavor (Double Rich Chocolate or whatever yours is) is delicious—creamy and not overly artificial, mixes super smooth with just water or milk (no clumps or chalky taste even with a spoon shake). Low sugar, easy on the stomach, and the tub lasts forever with good servings. Affordable for the quality—I’ve tried others and always come back to this. Highly recommend for anyone building muscle or just boosting protein intake!

## Features

- 24 g High-Quality Whey Protein per Scoop – 100% of the protein from whey for a fast-absorbing, complete protein source that supports muscle maintenance and growth.
- 5.5 g Naturally-Occurring BCAAs + 11g of naturally occurring EAAs – Delivers essential amino acids including leucine, isoleucine, and valine to support post-workout muscle recovery, muscle strength and muscle building when taken over time with regular resistance training.
- Low Sugar, Low Carb, Low Fat — Ideal for Lean Muscle or Cutting Phases – With just ~1 g sugar, ~3 g carbs per serving, and whey protein isolate as the primary ingredient with further carbs and fat “isolated” out. It’s a high quality choice for athletes focused on lean muscle, weight management, or body-composition goals.
- Instantized & Easy-Mix Formula (Great Mixability) – Designed to dissolve smoothly in water, milk, or smoothies with a spoon, shaker, or blender — perfect for fast post-workout shakes or convenient protein boosts.
- Trusted Brand, Tested Quality & Versatile Use – For 35 years, athletes have trusted Optimum Nutrition to fuel their training. Gold Standard Whey is the trusted choice for gym-goers, athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts worldwide — use post-workout or as a protein supplement anytime.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B002DYIZHQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders #5 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (259,767) |
| Date First Available  | April 21, 2004 |
| Department  | GNC|ALL|ALL|PWD DIET W MILK NUT FACT |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 1101512 |
| Manufacturer  | Glanbia Performance Nutrition |
| Product Dimensions  | 5.99 x 5.99 x 9.94 inches; 2 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition
- **Flavor:** French Vanilla Crème
- **Item Weight:** 32.03 Ounces
- **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free
- **Servings per Container:** 29.0

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will I be able to make all kinds of gains?**
A: Yes !  This is like manna from heaven.  In fact, once I started using this, I quit not only working out and still gained muscle mass.  I also quit my job and now devote my time to sitting on the couch and playing on the Xbox.  And I'm still gaining muscle, about 5 pounds a week.  I won a $100,000 scratcher last month the money from which I'm using to find a cure for cancer. I'm just about there !

**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.

## 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. 👍🏼👍🏼

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best whey out there—tastes great and mixes perfectly!
*by A***S on February 5, 2026*

This Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey is my go-to protein powder. It delivers a solid 24g of protein per scoop with great recovery support (those BCAAs help a ton post-workout). The flavor (Double Rich Chocolate or whatever yours is) is delicious—creamy and not overly artificial, mixes super smooth with just water or milk (no clumps or chalky taste even with a spoon shake). Low sugar, easy on the stomach, and the tub lasts forever with good servings. Affordable for the quality—I’ve tried others and always come back to this. Highly recommend for anyone building muscle or just boosting protein intake!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*