Chocolate
Optimum Nutrition Chocolate is a high-calorie weight gainer supplement, achieving an excellent N+ Score of 93 and an A+ grade. With 36 ingredients, this product is formulated to support increased caloric intake for weight gain purposes, delivering 1250 calories and 50 grams of protein per serving. It includes several vitamins at dosages research suggests are clinically effective, such as Vitamin A (5000IU), Vitamin C (60mg), Vitamin E (30IU), Thiamine (4.8mg), and Riboflavin (4.0mg). Conversely, ingredients like Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Creatine Monohydrate are present at levels considered underdosed. The product boasts complete label transparency and a broad spectrum of nutrients, making it a strong option for those aiming to increase body mass.
About This Product
Chocolate by Optimum Nutrition is a creatine supplement containing 36 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 93/100 (Grade A+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 21 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Comprehensive formula with expected ingredients for its category
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +24 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 36 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (36 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1250.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 4.500 g | N/A |
| Thiamine | 4.800 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 4.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 50.000 mg | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 10.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 300.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Choline | 250.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin A | 5000.000 IU | High |
| Vitamin C | 60.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 200.000 IU | Under |
| Vitamin E | 30.000 IU | Optimal |
| Calcium | 590.000 mg | Optimal |
| Iron | 8.000 mg | Adequate |
| Iodine | 150.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 140.000 mg | Adequate |
| Zinc | 15.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 70.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Copper | 1.600 mg | Optimal |
| Manganese | 2.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 120.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Total Carbohydrates | 252.000 g | N/A |
| Folic Acid | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Sodium | 410.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 1560.000 mg | Adequate |
| Cholesterol | 80.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 50.000 g | N/A |
| L-Glutamine | 500.000 mg | High |
| Molybdenum | 75.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Phosphorus | 430.000 mg | Under |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 1.000 g | Under |
| Inositol | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| PABA | 5.000 mg | N/A |
| Glutamine Peptides | 500.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.