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

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.

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.

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

Tastes very good for protien

Got the Mocha Cappuccino flavor. As expected, the package arrived in a box and the product safety tampering seal was dislodged and stuck in the lid (this is caused by heat separating the glue, as long as a white paper is inside your lid then it had a safety seal at one point). Some brown paper was used to prevent rolling around but otherwise nothing else (and nothing else needed).My review will include a couple of the important points, but I won't go into too much detail. Previous powders used: Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Isolate -- Chocolate Elite Series Whey Protein -- Strawberry Smoothie Compared to the Body Fortress, the mixing is easier and isn't as clumpy. It's also for some reason easier to digest (a lot less burping and no upset stomach). The Optimum Nutrition (ON) tastes less strong, so it can definitely be used with something like peanut butter and you'd barely to moderately taste the protein. Compared to the Elite Series, ON is about equal in mixing but is still a little less clumpy. The taste is night and day; much, much less "fake" flavor. Digestion is many times better, the Elite Series would make me sick to my stomach and I eventually just gave up after using half the container. I give it a 4 because the flavor doesn't really replicate mocha cappuccino. It's a very mild cocoa flavor, with a bit of coffee as an aftertaste. If you've ever had semi-sweetened watered down cocoa, that's about the flavor I would say this has. Smooth texture, easy to consume, and I definitely recommend it as a versatile flavor that can be consumed joyfully by itself or with additions (like a banana and peanut butter) without making it taste like an awful nutrient concoction.

ON Gold standard whey protein has been my go to whey protein for a long time. I like the mocha flavor than any other flavors. I tried different brand, but I keep coming back to ON Gold Standard whey protein (mocha).

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.

This is wonderful!!! It might be a tad too sweet for some people but the taste is delicious when mixed with an original flavor coffee creamer. It mixes very well in cold beverages. I always use a milk frother to blend the ingredients together. Please give this flavor a try and enjoy!!.

Best whey protein on the market

tasted like double rich chocolate flavour with a hint of coffee, overall not bad but as with all protein powders it may get quite repetitive if you have to consume it every day for months

Value for Money 👍

Super taste

The protein powder tastes very tasty with a fine coffee note. It is especially delicious when infused with a little milk and coffee and everything cooled with ice cubes. Unfortunately, the packaging was way too big for the contents or half was missing. The can was only half filled. There was also no scoop for portioning. In addition, the lid was only protected with the black plastic. There was no white cover foil under the lid anymore. It made on me the impression as if this product had already been once in other hands - which has certainly not been so.