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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-08-13 · 9 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Powder · 9 waves · n=744 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 5% | 12 of 248 |
| Claude | 2% | 6 of 248 |
| Gemini | 6% | 15 of 248 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | 17% | 4 of 24 | |
| 2026-07-16 | 8% | 2 of 24 | -9 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 3% | 4 of 120 | -5 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 4% | 5 of 120 | +1 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 6% | 7 of 120 | +2 points |
| 2026-07-23 | 3% | 3 of 120 | -3 points |
| 2026-07-30 | 4% | 3 of 72 | +1 points |
| 2026-08-02 | 3% | 2 of 72 | -1 points |
| 2026-08-13 | 4% | 3 of 72 | +1 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“It’s also **NSF Certified for Sport**, a worthwhile safeguard if you compete in tested sports.”
“| **Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein** | Best “normal flavored shake” budget pick.”
“Organic, vegan, 21 g protein per serving, and typically less expensive per serving than Truvani.”
“- **Vegan or dairy-free:** **Garden of Life SPORT Organic Plant-Based Protein**.”
“Here are some cheaper alternatives:”
“* **The Blend:** Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO, featuring sprouted plant proteins (peas, brown rice, amaranth, quinoa, millet, and seeds) alongside live probiotics and digestive enzymes.”
“** It has **30 g plant protein per serving** and is NSF Certified for Sport.”
“- **Thorne and Garden of Life** – Also mentioned as Ritual alternatives mapped to why you might switch — cheaper, cleaner, or a fuller multivitamin.”
“It is highly certified (USDA Organic, NSF Certified for Sport, and Informed-Choice) and features a complete amino acid profile.”
“| **Vegan / dairy-free / competitive athlete** | **Garden of Life SPORT Organic Plant-Based Protein** | 30 g protein per serving; it’s vegan and listed as NSF Certified for Sport.”
101 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Other brands worth researching include Thorne, Garden of Life, and Smarty Pants, which are also frequently mentioned as Ritual competitors offering more affordable or expanded formulas.”
“Many vegan powders can taste chalky, but this blend (made from organic peas, navy beans, lentil, and garbanzo beans) has a surprisingly smooth texture. It is highly certified (USDA Organic, NSF Certified for Sport, and Informed-Choice) and ”
“On sale for **$30** (originally $51).”
“**Vegan or dairy-free:** **Garden of Life SPORT Organic Plant-Based Protein**. It provides **30 g plant protein per serving** and appears on the current Informed Choice certified list.”
“Good if you want organic, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free protein but don't need Truvani's very short ingredient list. Vanilla provides 15 g protein plus fiber, enzymes, and probiotics.”
“Ritual alternatives worth considering include Thorne, NOW Foods, Garden of Life, and HUM, depending on whether you're prioritizing price, ingredient transparency, or a fuller nutrient profile.”
“**Garden of Life Organic Whey:** ~$38 for 1 lb (12 servings) $\approx$ **$3.16 per serving**.”
“it still averages **$1.75 to $2.50 per serving**, which is significantly more expensive than comparable organic brands like Orgain or Garden of Life.”
“The Ritual alternatives roundup also points to Thorne and Garden of Life as other options for 2026, depending on whether you want something cheaper, cleaner, or a fuller multivitamin formula.”
“Thorne and Garden of Life – Also mentioned as Ritual alternatives mapped to why you might switch — cheaper, cleaner, or a fuller multivitamin.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
10 of 88 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| treelinereview.com | 1 |
| thenutritioninsider.com | 1 |
| gardenoflife.com | 1 |
| youtube.com | 1 |
| body360fit.com | 1 |
| eleatnutrition.com | 1 |
| cleaneatingkitchen.com | 1 |
| slickdeals.net | 1 |
| 9to5toys.com | 1 |
| facebook.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| gardenoflife | 5 |
| Amazon | 4 |
| Walmart | 2 |
| Garden of Life (direct) | 1 |
| Target | 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.