Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Mocha Cappuccino, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)

Nutritionals are easy since they are clearly stated on the label, but having never tasted a whey supplement before, I didn't know what to expect taste-wise from a artificially sweetened vs. a more natural product. So I bought two tubs to compare side by side. My selections were the ON Gold Standard Mocha Cappuccino, and the NOW Sports Dutch Chocolate. Here goes a very detailed comparison of the two. * Nutritionals and label: Both pack 120 calories. ON has 24gr of proteins, while NOW has the slightly higher 25gr. Both offer some of the highest protein / calories ratio among the plethora of whey supplements available in the market. I don't think that 1gr is significant enough to sway anybody's decision, and the nutrition labels are never 100% accurate anyway. (ON = NOW) ON is a protein blend, while NOW is a whey isolate. However, going back to the nutritionals, it is obvious that the majority of the ON blend is made of whey isolate as well. At the end of the day, and given that they are both whey based, what matters is the protein / calorie ratio. (ON = NOW) Both are made in the USA, which often indicates higher quality control in production. ON however also states that they use "domestic and international ingredients", and who knows what that means. (ON = NOW) ON is flavored with cocoa, coffee, sucralose, acesulfame potassium and other undisclosed "flavorings". NOW on the other hand only has cocoa, "natural flavors", xylitol and stevia. While the latter two are not ideal, NOW at least uses all natural products and definitely has ON beat. In addition, ON has a bunch of enzyme additives, purportedly to ease digestion, but I don't see why they are needed, and I'd rather do without them. (NOW > ON) Overall: NOW > ON * Mixability: I went with the worst case scenario, and mixed both with about 6 oz of cold water in a glass, and simply hand stirred with a spoon. ON was amazing, it dissolved almost completely as soon as it touched the water, and after a few seconds of stirring it was as smooth as it gets. Mixing NOW was not as easy but still okay; it first had a sticky consistency and required about 30 seconds of rigorous stirring, but the final mixture was as good as ON. If you have a shaker or blender, you will notice absolutely no difference between the two. (ON = NOW) * Aroma: ON powder smells just like any instant hot chocolate mix. When added water, coffee becomes more pronounced, and smells of more like an instant mocha cappuccino mix. Quite pleasant, no artificial or out-of-place aromas. NOW powder smells like very mild milk chocolate, but then a more chemical, sour milk/kefir-like aroma becomes noticeable. It is by no means unpleasant, but you know right away that you are drinking a supplement product. With water the nose of the powder stays pretty much the same. Overall: ON > NOW * Texture in mouth: Both were smooth, but thin, and not oily or thick. Neither one had any hint of graininess. They pretty much kept the mouthfeel of water. (ON = NOW) * Taste: From start to finish ON is sweet. I prefer my tea/coffee/milk/etc completely unsweetened, and I definitely find ON sweet, but not cloyingly so, it is still okay. Just like the nose, the taste is very similar to mocha cappuccino mixes you can buy at your supermarket, and stays fairly one-note from start to finish. The finish fades quickly, leaving no aftertaste. Overall, I find that the artificial flavors of this one are very well crafted. It doesn't taste any worse than instant cappuccino mixes, and surprisingly you don't get the familiar acesulfame potassium taste. NOW immediately hits your tongue with a bitter and tannic taste; think a dry over-aged/over-oaked whiskey or wine. My guess is that this is xylitol and stevia playing tricks on my taste buds. However, this bitterness quickly goes away and gives way to... nothing actually. No taste, completely neutral, just like plain water. After you put down your glass and wait a second, the drink finishes with very mild and pleasant flavors of unsweetened cocoa, vanilla, and milk chocolate. The finish lingers for a good 10 minutes, but it tastes like chocolate so no problems there. Overall, although some may find ON overly sweet, I think it still has the edge in taste. It doesn't have off-notes anywhere, and at its worst, tastes like a cheaply made instant cappuccino mix. NOW is nowhere near undrinkable, in fact it is pretty good as well, but the initial sour smell and the bitter bite on your tongue will remind you that you are taking a supplement. (ON > NOW) * Overall: The differences are minor, you can't go wrong with either, and they both get 5 stars from me. But I found myself mostly going for NOW simply because it doesn't have the artificial additives, and while the taste is worse in comparison, it is also sufficiently good. In fact, this experiment encouraged me to try the completely natural unflavored variety of NOW next. I'll probably stick to NOW in the future, and throw in a tub of some crazy flavor of ON once in a while just to keep myself entertained.

I just started working out again after being out of it for years. Now that I’ve been steady for a few months, I wanted to work some more protein into my daily routine so I wanted to try this. I like to drink coffee each day, so the mocha cappuccino flavor was suggested. At first, I tried to mix it in with my daily coffee to see if I could make a combination, but that didn’t taste great. However, using cold water and ice cubes, if you mix two of the scoops with 14 ounces of water, it tastes almost exactly like Yoohoo. I placed it in the freezer for about 30 minutes already mixed up and then shook it really well afterwards, and it was incredibly easy to drink, tasted great and did not have any crazy aftertaste. Even my kids tried it and agreed with the Yoohoo opinion. I will probably continue purchasing this flavor because it’s very easy to drink and has very low sugar as well. It seems to mix really well without any clumps.

This is the biggest gd container I've ever seen in my life. 5 pounds didn't seem like a ton, but this is a metric ton of protein powder. It tastes good and dissolves SUPER well. I've never had a stomach issue with it, it goes down easily. So- no clumps, no upset stomach, low calories (10-15), low carbs (1), high protein (20) and one of the better tasting powders I've tried. It's expensive but you get a METRIC TON.

Value

In my view, this is a really decent protein powder that people can use until they need to squeeze every morsel they put into their mouths for purpose and go with protein isolate brands. I’ve mixed this in water with a milk frother and it dissolves exceedingly well—no clumps. Cost is up 30% from pre-Biden times; I wish it would come back down.

O/N is great and I had been using it for years. I would give ON and the seller 5 out of 5. But then why 4? Because I am writing this review specifically for Mocha Cappucino flavor. Before I start here is my taste: Vanilla is the worst, chocolate is OK, banana, strawberry (or their mixture) are good. Extreme Milk Chocolate is the best so far and White Chocolate is amazing too. I tried coconut chocolate too but it was disappointing too as the coconut flavor was fake and weak. Just like the coconut one, Mocha Cappucino really disappointed me as well since its flavor is really weak. If I didn't know it was coffee flavor, I would think it is chocolate. Thus, if you love coffee and consume too much, this flavor is not for you. It doesn't give what it offers. Hence, I won't ever buy this flavor again. so far my list frombest to the worst: 1. Extreme Milk Chocolate 2. White Chocolate 3. Strawberry banana 4. Banana Strawberry 6.Coconut Chocolate Mocha Cappucino Chocolate 9. Vanilla

As a thirty-something father of two, I'm a little late to the Get Buff party. With work, kid extra-curriculars, and frenetic meal times to worry about, in addition to a body that just isn't 20 any more, I'll take my fitness where I can find it. After a lunch time workout at the local gym, I need something to help my body recover. ON's Whey Gold Standard really fits the bill. With a work laptop, lunch, a change of clothes and a towel to wrangle into work each workout day, I place a premium on ease of use and portability. Obviously a 5 pound mega-jug doesn't fit the bill, but this powder can be placed in a blend cup with liquid (I go with 1% milk) and stashed in an insulated container with a freeze pack until after my workout. The label claims it's 'instantized' and while I'm not clear on what that entails, it certainly mixes with ridiculous ease. A couple shakes of the blend cup and I have a nicely frothed up beverage for the drive back to work. There are no powder clumps bobbing at the top or lingering in wait at the bottom, daring me to spoon them out to get my full serving's worth. The drink is velvety smooth. The Mocha Cappuccino's taste is quite delicious by my standards. It isn't quite as chocolatey as Hershey's syrup, but it's a nice full flavor and I could easily see enjoying it for the flavor alone. It also includes coffee as an actual ingredient, which is handy for those of us with caffeine habits. The powder proudly wears its nutritional merits on its sleeve, so I can add little in that regard. If you are looking it up here, you already know that it's low in calories and carbs, but high in whey protein, the particular sort of protein that is most easily absorbed by your body. This particular brand is well regarded, suffering only from the occasional irritation that popular products always engender from people who prefer their brands to be a little more exclusive and against-the-grain. I'm sure there are more esoteric varieties available that are marginally better in some precise way, but a pretty wide Google net seemed to reveal that ON is a well-loved fixture even among some of the die-hard enthusiasts. Considering the exceptional taste and ease of use, that's good enough for me.

One of the best one available in the market Great taste Great ingredients Great energy