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Whey Protein Isolate Dark Chocolate

California Gold Nutrition SPORT
4.6
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(14737 ratings)
Sodium 180 mg
Potassium 180 mg
Protein 27 Gram(s)
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Score79
A substantial whey-isolate dose suits regular protein use, but the formula has only modest mineral support and limited heart-health relevance. Missing non-active ingredient details also reduce transparency.
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Quantity:5 Pound(s) • (56 servings)
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Score 79

A substantial whey-isolate dose suits regular protein use, but the formula has only modest mineral support and limited heart-health relevance. Missing non-active ingredient details also reduce transparency.
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32 servings Protein 27 Gram(s), Potassium 180 mg +1 more • 32 Ounce(s) • 22 servings $50.00 ($2.27 per serving)
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Analysis

The 27 g protein serving is the main strength, making the powder practical for people who want a substantial dairy-based protein dose. Fat stays low, although the 8 g carbohydrate amount is higher than in several leaner isolates.

Potassium and sodium are both present at 180 mg, but neither mineral source is identified. Those amounts add some everyday nutrition without turning the formula into a focused electrolyte or heart-support product.

The large package improves convenience for regular users, and the extensive review history gives useful context for a familiar product format. Full flavoring, sweetener, and non-active ingredient details are absent, so tolerance and formulation simplicity cannot be judged completely.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a high-protein dairy powder
  • Regular users who prefer a larger container
  • People comfortable with a flavored whey isolate
Best for
  • Post-workout protein intake
  • Adding protein to meals or snacks
  • Longer-term routine use

Pros

  • Provides 27 g of protein per serving
  • Low in total fat
  • Large container offers many servings
  • Lists key nutrition amounts clearly

Cons

  • Not formulated for targeted heart support
  • Potassium and sodium forms are unspecified
  • Full flavoring and sweetener system is not provided
  • Carbohydrate content is higher than in leaner isolates

Warnings

  • Contains dairy-derived whey and is unsuitable for people with a milk allergy
  • People who must closely limit sodium should account for the 180 mg serving contribution

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

Whey protein isolate provides a complete, rapidly digested protein source. The protein amount is substantial, while sodium and potassium make only moderate supporting contributions.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Protein, macronutrients, and mineral amounts are clearly listed. The product identifies whey isolate, but the sodium and potassium source compounds are not stated.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The aggregate rating is positive and the available feedback volume provides useful context. No specific review comments are supplied to assess recurring benefits, taste issues, or complaints.

Value for money

69 High impact

A substantial isolate serving supports formula quality, although the recurring cost is elevated. The formula avoids numerous token performance ingredients.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
150 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
15 mg
Sodium
180 mg
Total Carbohydrates
8 Gram(s)
Protein
27 Gram(s)
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
130 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
180 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Sodium · 180 mg OverallScore49
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The sodium dose falls below the useful range for replacing sweat losses during demanding exercise. The label does not identify the sodium source or the form of potassium, which limits confidence in mineral quality and absorption. Electrolyte amounts are listed separately, with no proprietary blend apparent. As a protein powder with middling per-serving value, it is not well aligned with a sodium-focused collection.

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Potassium · 180 mg OverallScore31
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The potassium amount is moderate but remains below the collection median. Its chemical form is not disclosed, so absorption quality and metabolic function cannot be judged. The serving cost is relatively high for the potassium delivered because the product is designed primarily as a protein powder.

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78 Performance

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72 Performance

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California Gold Nutrition SPORT
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78 Budget

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75 Budget

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73 Value

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Oral potassium supplementation for management of essential hypertension: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Poorolajal J; Zeraati F; Soltanian AR; Sheikh V; Hooshmand E; Maleki A · PloS one · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,213 participants23 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  2. Effect of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies.
    D'Elia L; Cappuccio FP; Masulli M; La Fata E; Rendina D; Galletti F · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis332 participants5 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  3. Potassium intake and risk of stroke in women with hypertension and nonhypertension in the Women's Health Initiative.
    Seth A; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Kamensky V; Silver B; Lakshminarayan K; Prentice R; Van Horn L; Wassertheil-Smoller S · Stroke · 2015
    Cohort study90,137 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  4. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledHeart Health forPotassium
  5. Associations between sodium, potassium, and blood pressure: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, a prospective cohort study.
    Swift SL; Sotres-Alvarez D; Raij L; Wassertheil-Smoller S; Schneiderman N; Llabre M; Zeki Al Hazzouri A; Rundek T; Van Horn L; Daviglus M; Castaneda S; Youngblood M; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Elfassy T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study11,429 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  6. Serum potassium levels provide prognostic information in symptomatic heart failure beyond traditional clinical variables.
    Toledo CC; Vellosa Schwartzmann P; Miguel Silva L; da Silva Ferreira G; Bianchini Cardoso F; Citelli Ribeiro V; Paim LR; Antunes-Correa LM; Carvalho Sposito A; Matos Souza JR; Modolo R; Nadruz W; Fernandes de Carvalho LS; Coelho-Filho OR · ESC heart failure · 2021
    Cohort study178 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  7. Long-Term Potassium Monitoring and Dynamics in Heart Failure and Risk of Mortality.
    Núñez J; Bayés-Genís A; Zannad F; Rossignol P; Núñez E; Bodí V; Miñana G; Santas E; Chorro FJ; Mollar A; Carratalá A; Navarro J; Górriz JL; Lupón J; Husser O; Metra M; Sanchis J · Circulation · 2019
    Cohort study2,164 participantsHeart Health forPotassium
  8. Effect of high potassium diet on endothelial function.
    Blanch N; Clifton PM; Petersen KS; Willoughby SR; Keogh JB · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2015
    Randomized trial35 participantsHeart Health forPotassium