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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-29 · 2 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Kids' Snacks · 2 waves · n=162 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 54 |
| Claude | 22% | 12 of 54 |
| Gemini | 19% | 10 of 54 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 17% | 12 of 72 | |
| 2026-07-29 | 11% | 10 of 90 | -6 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“* **Budget and Accessibility:** Goldfish are highly budget-friendly, come in massive bulk options or individual packs, and are available in virtually every grocery store.”
“Even the "whole grain" version still combines whole wheat flour with enriched (refined) wheat flour, along with canola/sunflower oil, and tends to run higher in sodium compared to alternatives.”
“Name-brand Goldfish crackers usually cost around **35¢ to 45¢ per ounce**.”
“Goldfish are primarily made of enriched white flour, highly processed vegetable oils (like canola or soybean oil), and additives like autolyzed yeast extract.”
“Compare that to Goldfish, which are mostly refined wheat flour and offer minimal protein (~4g) and almost no fiber per serving.”
“- **Cheez-It–style store brands** — not fish-shaped, but often a better value if the main thing you want is crunchy cheddar crackers.”
“* **Kid Appeal & Convenience:** Goldfish have a fun, recognizable shape ("the snack that smiles back") that kids love, they are easy for tiny hands to grasp, and they don't leave behind sharp kernels or hulls that get stuck in kids' teeth.”
“- Whole-grain crackers (like Goldfish, Wheat Thins, or graham crackers)”
“While Goldfish are a classic, nostalgic crowd-pleaser, **Biena** (especially their chickpea puffs and roasted chickpea snacks) is the superior choice for kids for several reasons:”
“While Goldfish is a classic, budget-friendly crowd-pleaser, **Simple Mills** is the superior overall choice for a everyday kid's snack because of its ingredient quality, allergen friendliness, and smart nutritional swaps.”
111 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Regular **Goldfish** are often cheaper”
“Goldfish are the closest widely available non-organic substitute”
“Whole grain crackers (Goldfish, Ritz, Wheat Thins)”
“Get **Goldfish**.”
“Get **Goldfish**. If you can only buy one, Goldfish is the superior choice for a everyday kid's snack”
“generally a more nutrient-dense choice with simpler ingredient lists than standard Goldfish”
“Their *Farmhouse Cheddar Crackers* or *Pop Mmms* are excellent, clean-ingredient swaps for Cheez-Its or Goldfish.”
“Goldfish crackers (made by Campbell's/Pepperidge Farm) tend to be pricier than many alternatives.”
“the economy-sized Goldfish package (27.3 ounces) retails for about $9.97”
“While Goldfish is a classic, budget-friendly crowd-pleaser, **Simple Mills** is the superior overall choice for a everyday kid's snack because of its ingredient quality, allergen friendliness, and smart nutritional swaps.”
“Cheddar Goldfish has under 1g fiber and 3g protein per 30g serving”
“Goldfish, on the other hand, start with enriched wheat flour, cheddar cheese, canola and/or sunflower oil, salt, yeast, sugar, autolyzed yeast extract, baking soda, and monocalcium phosphate — a much longer, more processed ingredient list b”
“Store-brand pretzels, tortilla chips, graham crackers, and raisins are usually 30% to 50% cheaper than name brands (like Nabisco or Goldfish)”
“Goldfish crackers are mostly made of refined white flour, offering very little nutritional substance and acting essentially like empty carbs.”
“Goldfish are essentially a refined-flour cracker with minimal nutritional upside.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
18 of 117 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 3 |
| buystrawberryshortcakegoldfish.com | 3 |
| dietitianmeetsmom.com | 2 |
| nosugarforkids.com | 2 |
| youtube.com | 2 |
| 100daysofrealfood.com | 1 |
| healthymamakris.com | 1 |
| thetakeout.com | 1 |
| graciouslynourished.com | 1 |
| nutritionhungry.com | 1 |
| gimmethegoodstuff.org | 1 |
| mother.ly | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Walmart | 11 |
| Costco | 1 |
| Sam's Club | 1 |
| every grocery store | 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.