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Gold Standard 100% Isolate Chocolate Bliss

Optimum Nutrition
4.7
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(1098 ratings)
Sodium 190 mg
Potassium 240 mg
Protein (unspecified) 25 Gram(s)
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Score74
A lean whey isolate with a strong protein-to-calorie balance. Its main limitation is that it offers little beyond protein for the specified heart-health goal.
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Quantity:1 Pound(s) • (24 servings)
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Score 74

A lean whey isolate with a strong protein-to-calorie balance. Its main limitation is that it offers little beyond protein for the specified heart-health goal.
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$41.26($1.71 per serving)
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Analysis

A 25 g whey-isolate serving provides concentrated complete protein in a lean format. The very small fat and carbohydrate amounts suit users who want protein without many added calories.

Low cholesterol is a practical advantage compared with many whey powders. Sodium is moderate and potassium is modest, so the mineral profile does not make this a targeted heart-support formula.

The isolate identity improves clarity around the protein source. However, the supplied data omits inactive ingredients and processing details, leaving flavoring, sweeteners, and tolerance factors uncertain.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting concentrated whey isolate
  • People limiting fat or carbohydrate
  • Users without a milk allergy
Best for
  • Post-workout protein
  • Lean protein supplementation
  • Higher-protein meal planning

Pros

  • Supplies 25 g protein
  • Contains very little fat
  • Keeps cholesterol low
  • Uses an isolate-focused formula

Cons

  • Potassium support is modest
  • Sodium is not especially low
  • Inactive ingredients are missing
  • Provides little targeted heart support

Warnings

  • Whey isolate is not appropriate for a milk allergy
  • Users on a sodium-restricted plan should count the 190 mg per serving
  • Individual tolerance may depend on undisclosed sweeteners or flavoring agents

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

A substantial complete-protein amount provides the main nutritional strength. Unspecified protein and mineral forms plus limited heart-specific design reduce confidence in quality and intended-use fit.

Ingredient transparency

66 High impact

Protein and basic nutrition totals are clear enough to judge the main serving. Missing source ingredients, mineral forms, full directions, and non-active ingredients prevent complete label assessment.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied average is strong and supported by substantial response volume. No comment-level evidence is available to assess repeated complaints or alignment with the intended use.

Value for money

70 High impact

A substantial complete-protein serving provides practical nutritional value. Incomplete source disclosure and weak heart-specific utility limit the quality case at the stated category cost.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
110 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Sodium
190 mg
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Protein
25 Gram(s)
Calcium
150 mg
Iron
0.5 mg
Potassium
240 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Sodium · 190 mg OverallScore59
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

The sodium amount is too low for intense athletic replenishment. Potassium is included, but neither electrolyte source is identified and no buffering minerals are shown. The protein-focused formula has favorable carbohydrate content but limited value as a sodium product.

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Potassium · 240 mg OverallScore33
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The 240 mg potassium amount offers moderate support but falls below the collection median. Its chemical form is not disclosed, which limits confidence in bioavailability. The serving cost is high for the potassium delivered because the powder is primarily positioned as a protein supplement.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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