--- product_id: 121119295 title: "Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB" brand: "optimum nutrition" price: "$267.53" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Optimum Nutrition" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/121119295-gold-standard-whey-protein-strawberries-and-cream-5-lb store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 11.4g essential amino acids (EAAs) & BCAAs 24g fast-absorbing whey protein Instantized powder for smooth mixing Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB **Brand:** optimum nutrition **Price:** $267.53 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍓 Fuel your gains with the Gold Standard of protein—because your muscles deserve the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB by optimum nutrition - **How much does it cost?** $267.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/121119295-gold-standard-whey-protein-strawberries-and-cream-5-lb) ## 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 - • **Flavor That Wins:** Strawberries & Cream delivers a crave-worthy taste that makes your post-workout ritual something to look forward to. - • **Mixes in a Flash:** Instantized formula dissolves effortlessly in water or milk—no clumps, just smooth, delicious shakes. - • **Trusted for 35 Years:** Backed by decades of research and athlete trust, the Gold Standard sets the bar for protein excellence. - • **Recovery on Your Terms:** Naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs accelerate muscle repair so you bounce back stronger, faster. - • **Muscle Fuel, Fast & Clean:** 24g of pure whey isolate powers rapid muscle recovery and growth after every workout. ## Overview Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream flavor, offers 24g of fast-absorbing 100% whey protein per serving, enriched with 11.4g of essential amino acids including BCAAs to support muscle recovery and growth. Its instantized powder mixes smoothly for convenient post-workout nutrition. Trusted by athletes for over 35 years, this gluten-free, keto-friendly protein powder is designed to optimize strength, hypertrophy, and endurance with a delicious, easy-to-enjoy flavor. ## 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 taste and easy to mix - I really like this protein powder. It tastes great and mixes very easily without leaving a lot of clumps. I usually have it after my workouts, and it’s an easy way to add more protein to my day. The texture is smooth and it doesn’t feel too heavy. I would definitely purchase it again! Review: We love this protein! - We have been using this for years, and it is our favorite. It taste great too! We normally do only vanilla, but they were out so we gave this one a try. And love it. I do feel like it is really over priced, but it’s the best tasting one we have found. With a great amount of protein for our health needs. ## Features - High-Protein Formula to Support Muscle Health – Delivers 24g of fast-absorbing 100% whey protein per scoop to support post-workout muscle recovery, muscle strength and muscle building when taken over time with regular resistance training. - Enhanced Muscle Recovery With BCAAs – Includes naturally occurring BCAAs and EAAs that help get you back to your best, faster and speed up recovery after intense training sessions. - Optimized Support for Strength & Hypertrophy Goals – Whey protein isolate is the primary ingredient with excess carbs and fat “isolated” out. Ideal for athletes looking to increase muscle strength or boost recovery between workouts. - Mixes Smoothly for Rapid Post-Workout Use – Instantized powder dissolves quickly in water or milk, making it a convenient shake immediately after training. - Backed by thousands of hours of research – For 35 years, athletes have trusted Optimum Nutrition to fuel their training. Optimum Nutrition delivers proven quality. Whey is backed by science and trusted by athletes, we set the Gold Standard in protein ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07PBXBGTP | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Allergen Information | Gluten Free, Milk, Soy | | Best Sellers Rank | #30 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Sports Nutrition Whey Protein Powders | | Brand | Optimum Nutrition | | Brand Name | Optimum Nutrition | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,509 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free, Keto | | Flavor | Strawberries & Cream | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00748927062045 | | Item Dimensions | 8.27 x 5.91 x 11.81 inches | | Item Weight | 2.27 kg | | Manufacturer | Glanbia Performance Nutrition | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1088346 | | Material Type Free | Gluten Free | | Model Name | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein | | Model Number | 1088346 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Type Name | Tub | | Product Benefits | Banned Substane Tested, Muscle Endurance, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Protein Support | | Protein | 24 g | | Protein Source | Whey | | Recommended Uses For Product | Muscle Build, Muscle Endurance, Muscle Recovery, Muscle Support, Post-Workout | | Servings per Container | 73 | | Total Servings Per Container | 73 | | UPC | 748927062045 | | Unit Count | 80 Ounce | | Vitamins And Minerals | 100 milligrams, 130, 140, 140, 60 milligrams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Optimum Nutrition - **Flavor:** Strawberries & Cream - **Item Weight:** 2.27 Kilograms - **Material Type Free:** Gluten Free - **Servings per Container:** 73 ## Images ![Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zFzS1QI3L.jpg) ![Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ygC7OJLsL.jpg) ![Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j2dy0VfeL.jpg) ![Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813M1a9ahhL.jpg) ![Gold Standard Whey Protein, Strawberries & Cream, 5 LB - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NO7tq6dDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Flavor Name, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **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. **Q: If I were to make protein shakes with single serving size portions about 5 days/week, how long do you think a 2 lb container would last me? 5 lb? THX** A: I mean, my dude, i am horrifying at math but all you really need to do is look at the servings in each container. So 29 servings. .we already know there are 4 weeks in a month. 4×5 is 20 so that's 1 month right there. Since there is only 9 servings left... That's another week (5 days) and another week, all but one day (4 servings left) so a month and a half would be how long the smaller one would last you. If it's the 5lb pack. Simply double that ... 1 1/2 doubled is 3 months... (You still have 1 lb left, which we know, that from your 2 lb container, you get about 14 servings in a lb) (since 2 lbs is 29) which brings you to another 3 (almost) weeks. Making it almost 4 months of supplies. Offering the best offer for someone like you who has as many as you do (but your best bet may be going to Costco or another place with bulk bulk) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great taste and easy to mix *by Y***N on August 9, 2026* I really like this protein powder. It tastes great and mixes very easily without leaving a lot of clumps. I usually have it after my workouts, and it’s an easy way to add more protein to my day. The texture is smooth and it doesn’t feel too heavy. I would definitely purchase it again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love this protein! *by K***8 on August 9, 2026* We have been using this for years, and it is our favorite. It taste great too! We normally do only vanilla, but they were out so we gave this one a try. And love it. I do feel like it is really over priced, but it’s the best tasting one we have found. With a great amount of protein for our health needs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality *by K***W on August 11, 2026* One of the best flavors, and mixes very well ## Frequently Bought Together - Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Strawberries & Cream, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary) - Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Monohydrate Powder, Unflavored, 120 Servings, 600 Grams (Packaging May Vary) - Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/121119295-gold-standard-whey-protein-strawberries-and-cream-5-lb](https://www.desertcart.us/products/121119295-gold-standard-whey-protein-strawberries-and-cream-5-lb) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*