Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-23 · 2 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Powder · 2 waves · n=240 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 80 |
| Claude | 0% | 0 of 80 |
| Gemini | 3% | 2 of 80 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 1% | 1 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-23 | 1% | 1 of 120 | +0 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“While Costco’s **Kirkland Signature** is highly regarded for offering premium-brand quality (often co-manufactured by top names like Huggies, Starbucks, or Duracell) at a discount, it is not always the cheapest option on a strictly dollar-for-dollar basis.”
“Instead of carrying national brands, German discount grocer Aldi stocks its shelves almost entirely with its own private labels (like **Millville** for cereals, **Clancy's** for snacks, and **Simply Nature** for organic goods).”
“It usually retails for a fraction of the cost of name-brand tubs.”
“Its private-label lineup covers groceries, household supplies, pet goods, personal care, and baby products.”
“ALDI says its exclusive labels can cost up to 50% less than national brands; its smaller package sizes also help if Costco-sized quantities lead to waste.”
“ALDI is generally the strongest "cheaper than Kirkland" option for food—especially if you don't need bulk sizes.”
“It provides a hefty 30g of protein per scoop, and even includes a creatine/amino acid blend to help support muscle recovery [”
“- **ALDI store brands** — often excellent for groceries, dairy, snacks, frozen foods, baking staples, and some household basics.”
“* **The Vibe:** European-style hard discounting.”
“* **Why it’s cheaper:** Roughly 90% of the products in Aldi are exclusive store brands.”
10 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Aldi's private labels (like Clancy's and Southern Grove) are frequently cited as quality budget options”
“It tastes surprisingly good (especially the vanilla). It provides a hefty 30g of protein per scoop, and even includes a creatine/amino acid blend to help support muscle recovery”
“Roughly 90% of the products in Aldi are exclusive store brands...price staples...lower than almost anyone else.”
“ALDI is generally the strongest "cheaper than Kirkland" option for food—especially if you don't need bulk sizes.”
“Best for a small grocery budget: ALDI brands. ALDI says its exclusive labels can cost up to 50% less than national brands”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
0 of 10 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| ALDI (direct) | 3 |
| Aldi (direct) | 3 |
| corporate | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.