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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-29 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Bars · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Claude | 8% | 2 of 24 |
| Gemini | 8% | 2 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 6% | 4 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“As a quick rule of thumb: **They are worth it as high-energy workout recovery fuel or for outdoor activities, but they are generally not worth it if you’re looking for a low-calorie, everyday diet snack.”
“The center is a light, marshmallow-like protein filling coated in real chocolate, almost like eating a chocolate-covered marshmallow that happens to have 17g protein.”
“They have a very chewy, candy-bar-like texture.”
“**For Bulking (higher calories):**”
“Built Bars lean heavily into protein-to-calorie efficiency. By utilizing a light, marshmallow-like texture made from hydrolyzed whey protein isolate, they keep the calorie count to a minimum. They are significantly cheaper than David, have zero artificial sweeteners (sweetened pr”
“A very different texture profile if you dislike dense/gritty bars. The center is a light, marshmallow-like protein filling coated in real chocolate, almost like eating a chocolate-covered marshmallow that happens to have 17g protein. Note: the texture won't be for everyone — if y”
“By utilizing a light, marshmallow-like texture made from hydrolyzed whey protein isolate, they keep the calorie count to a minimum.”
“Most strict weight-loss protein bars (like Quest, No Cow, or Built Bars) offer roughly the same 20g of protein for only 140 to 190 calories and less than 1g of sugar.”
“Built Bars (The Low-Caloric Match)”
“* **Why buy it:** If you want a lower-calorie snack, Built Bars have a texture similar to a chocolate”
8 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Most strict weight-loss protein bars (like Quest, No Cow, or Built Bars) offer roughly the same 20g of protein for only 140 to 190 calories and less than 1g of sugar.”
“Built Puffs taste like a chocolate-covered, fluffy marshmallow or a soft, chewy mochi candy. They completely bypass the typical chalky protein-powder texture.”
“If you want a lower-calorie snack, Built Bars have a texture similar to a chocolate”
“Best for the "Low Calorie" Profile: Built Puffs / Built Bars”
“Built Bars lean heavily into protein-to-calorie efficiency. By utilizing a light, marshmallow-like texture made from hydrolyzed whey protein isolate, they keep the calorie count to a minimum. They are significantly cheaper than David, have ”
“Would you like a comparison to other popular protein bar brands (like Built Bars, RXBars, or Barebells) to see how Quest stacks up?”
“A very different texture profile if you dislike dense/gritty bars. The center is a light, marshmallow-like protein filling coated in real chocolate, almost like eating a chocolate-covered marshmallow that happens to have 17g protein. Note: ”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
4 of 9 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 1 |
| davidprotein.com | 1 |
| proteinbarnerd.com | 1 |
| youtube.com | 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.