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Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-29 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Healthy Cereal · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 4% | 1 of 24 |
| Claude | 29% | 7 of 24 |
| Gemini | 46% | 11 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 26% | 19 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“Most of its direct competitors in the grain-free, high-protein space—like *Magic Spoon, Seven Sundays, Catalina Crunch,* and *Lovebird*—are equally expensive, often retailing between $7.”
“It is also great if you want a high-protein, zero-sugar topping for yogurt or oatmeal.”
“* **Easier on Digestion:** Catalina Crunch is heavily engineered to be low-carb, meaning it is packed with isolated, highly processed fibers (like chicory root fiber and potato fiber) to simulate volume.”
“It has a much harder, crunchier texture and is higher in fiber (9g per serving), making it more filling.”
“#### Option B: If you need **Grain-Free & Keto-Friendly**”
“Catalina Crunch wins on protein and sugar, but it's much more heavily formulated and its very high added fiber can bother some stomachs.”
“It is completely grain-free, sweetened with allulose/monfuit, and packs 11g of protein.”
“**You are Gluten-Free:** Grape-Nuts is made of wheat and barley (heavy gluten sources), while Catalina Crunch is completely gluten-free [2.”
“a single bag often costs $7 to $9”
“**Sugar & Carbs:** A ½-cup serving has 0 g sugar, 11 g protein, and 9 g fiber, with 5 g total fat per serving, and it's loaded with nutritional value, containing up to 11g Plant-Protein, 9g Fiber, 0g Sugar and only 5g Net Carbs.”
118 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“A dietitian called it the clear winner among high-protein cereals, noting it has zero grams of added sugar, 9 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of net carbs, making it keto-friendly”
“Frequently named a top choice by dietitians: "Per serving, it has zero grams of added sugar, 9 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of net carbs making it suitable for those following a keto diet as well."”
“Often called the best all-around option. A registered dietitian notes it has zero grams of added sugar, 9 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of net carbs, making it suitable for those following a keto diet.”
“often called a top pick: it has zero grams of added sugar, 9 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of net carbs, making it suitable for those following a keto diet as well.”
“Called out as a favorite by dietitians: "Per serving, it has zero grams of added sugar, 9 grams of fiber, 11 grams of protein, and 5 grams of net carbs making it suitable for those following a keto diet as well."”
“Some newer "high protein" cereals (e.g., certain Magic Spoon, Catalina Crunch, or Kodiak Cakes products) use alternative sweeteners and boost protein/fiber — but check ingredients since some rely heavily on sugar alcohols or allulose, which”
“Better for a low-carb/protein-focused choice than for lowest cost.”
“Eligible better-for-you options shown include Seven Sundays cereal, Catalina Crunch, and Good & Gather Honey Oat Protein Granola”
“Catalina Crunch:”
“These taste closer to childhood junk cereals but generally feature **0g to 1g of sugar** and 11g+ of protein. *The Caveat:* They are highly processed, expensive, and alternative sweeteners can sometimes cause mild bloating or leave a linger”
“Brands frequently mentioned alongside Three Wishes — like Magic Spoon and Catalina Crunch — are usually similarly priced or even pricier, since they target the same high-protein, low-sugar, boutique cereal niche.”
“I would **not** switch to Catalina Crunch or Three Wishes purely to save money—both are often priced as premium specialty cereals, so the savings versus Magic Spoon can be limited.”
“Catalina Crunch and Magic Spoon generally cost as much or more.”
“Catalina Crunch, for example, is around **$0.82–$0.92/oz** at Target.”
“Avoid switching to Magic Spoon or Catalina Crunch solely to save money—they're usually premium-priced too, rather than clear budget alternatives.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
24 of 118 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| target.com | 5 |
| ketoconnect.net | 4 |
| reddit.com | 4 |
| hip2keto.com | 3 |
| ultimatemealplans.com | 3 |
| eleatcereal.com | 2 |
| wetried.it | 2 |
| kroger.com | 2 |
| asinsight.com | 1 |
| mdickens.me | 1 |
| purewow.com | 1 |
| pixelfy.me | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Costco | 17 |
| Walmart | 10 |
| Target | 5 |
| Sam's Club | 5 |
| Amazon | 4 |
| us | 4 |
| Catalina Crunch (direct) | 1 |
| grocery stores | 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.