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Latest three-month 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 model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | 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 models' 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. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Catalina Crunch is one of the closest direct rivals to Magic Spoon.”
“Magic Spoon, Catalina Crunch, or Three Wishes”
“It's my pick for the better all-around "healthy cereal" choice because it combines meaningful protein and substantially more fiber—typically around 10 g fiber in a bowl-size serving—while keeping sugar at 0–2 g.”
“Catalina Crunch edges out Magic Spoon on the "healthy" metric for a few key reasons”
“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."”
“Magic Spoon vs Catalina Crunch”
“Better for a low-carb/protein-focused choice than for lowest cost.”
“While Catalina Crunch is great if you want a plant-based vegan option or a high-fiber yogurt topper, **Magic Spoon is the only one of the two that actually feels like eating a real, satisfying bowl of breakfast cereal.**”
“While Catalina Crunch is a beloved staple for low-carb, keto, and high-protein lifestyles, its standard price tag (typically **$7.50 to $9.00 for a small 9 oz bag**, or about **$0.85 to $1.00 per ounce**) can quickly inflate your grocery bi”
“Overall, **yes—for the right person**, but reviews are genuinely mixed.”
“If you are currently on a strict medical ketogenic diet, or are a diabetic who needs to avoid carbohydrates at all costs, Catalina Crunch's low glycemic impact may serve a specific purpose for you.”
“Catalina Crunch and Magic Spoon generally cost as much or more.”
“**Catalina Crunch** relies heavily on chicory root fiber (inulin) to boost its fiber content. Because of this, eating a full portion (or more) commonly causes severe bloating, gas, and stomach cramping for many people.”
“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.”
“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.”
Which competitors models 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 models 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.