Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-30 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Ice Cream · 1 wave · n=90 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 7% | 2 of 30 |
| Claude | 30% | 9 of 30 |
| Gemini | 23% | 7 of 30 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 20% | 18 of 90 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“While Halo Top is a solid choice if you are strictly counting calories or looking for high protein, it often lacks the creamy texture and rich mouthfeel of traditional ice cream, sometimes requiring you to let it sit on the counter to thaw before it's scoopable.”
“To achieve its low-calorie status, it relies on sugar substitutes (like erythritol) and protein concentrates, which can often leave it with a chalky, icy, or crumbly texture if it isn't left on the counter to thaw first.”
“While **Halo Top** is a great tool for strict calorie-counting or low-sugar diets, it is a "light" ice cream alternative.”
“Flavors like **Raspberry Cheesecake**, **Strawberry Vanilla Swirl**, and **Mint Chip** are creamy, rich, and often retail for around $3.”
“However, Halo Top generally has fewer carbs, less sugar, and higher protein per serving.”
“While Halo Top is a popular option if you are strictly tracking calories or macros, it relies on sugar substitutes and has a much lighter, sometimes icy texture that requires thawing before you eat it.”
“Halo Top is a light ice cream alternative designed for dieting; while it is low in calories, it compromises heavily on texture and flavor.”
“**Portion psychology**: Because it's lower calorie, you can eat a larger serving without the same guilt — useful if you struggle with portion control on regular ice cream.”
“Enlightened ice cream is known for its creamy texture and rich flavors while still being low in calories and sugar, using natural sweeteners and providing a higher protein content.”
“** It’s usually much lower in calories and sugar than conventional premium ice cream; for example, a current Strawberry pint is listed at 270 calories.”
111 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across assistants.
“The pioneer of light ice creams. A typical serving (2/3 cup) has only **90 to 110 calories**, about **5 to 6 grams of protein**, and is sweetened with stevia and erythritol.”
“They are incredibly creamy and satisfy a traditional ice cream craving much better than brands like Halo Top.”
“These are very comparable nutritionally: like Yasso, they hover around 5 or 6 grams of protein and 80 to 90 calories per bar, and Enlightened cuts the added sugar to just 3 grams with help from allulose, soluble corn fiber, and stevia and m”
“regularly ranks as one of the healthiest ice creams, with around 100 calories and 6 grams of protein per serving, helping you feel fuller for longer. It also has nondairy and keto options.”
“**Halo Top Vanilla Bean**—about **90 calories per ⅔-cup serving**, 6 g protein, and 5 g added sugar; the pint is listed at 290 calories.”
“At Walmart, Halo Top pints are roughly **$4.48–$4.62 for 16 oz**”
“If you're specifically trying to cut calories/sugar while still eating a full pint of "ice cream," yes — it delivers on that promise reasonably well, especially in flavors like peanut butter cup or mint chip. But if you're after true ice-cr”
“Halo Top, by contrast, is a low-calorie, high-protein alternative that relies on sugar substitutes (like erythritol) and stabilizers to hit its nutritional targets. That makes it a reasonable "diet" option, but it often comes with an icier ”
“versus Halo Top around **$4.62 for 16 oz**”
“*Unless* you are specifically on a strict low-calorie/low-sugar diet, Halo Top's lighter, airier texture and sugar substitutes simply cannot compete with the classic, premium taste of Häagen-Dazs.”
“Halo Top, by contrast, is a low-calorie, high-protein alternative that relies on sugar substitutes (like stevia) and added fiber to hit its lower calorie count — and while clever, it's notorious for a slightly icier, less indulgent texture ”
“Halo Top is a light ice cream alternative designed for dieting; while it is low in calories, it compromises heavily on texture and flavor.”
“**Worth avoiding if price is the priority:** Nick's and Enlightened. They can be good Halo Top-style options, but commonly cost the same or more”
“Halo Top is a low-calorie, high-protein ice cream that relies heavily on sugar alcohols (like erythritol) and additional fiber to hit its nutritional numbers. While it's marketed as a "healthier" option, many people find the taste and textu”
“Unlike many "diet" or high-protein ice creams on the market that can taste chalky, thin, or hyper-chemical, Yasso bars have managed to bridge the gap between being relatively healthy and genuinely tasting like a decadent treat.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
16 of 112 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| cozymeal.com | 4 |
| eatthis.com | 3 |
| healthline.com | 2 |
| tasteofhome.com | 2 |
| cspi.org | 2 |
| mensfitness.com | 1 |
| sporked.com | 1 |
| nutrisense.io | 1 |
| medium.com | 1 |
| humnutrition.com | 1 |
| smartnutrition.ca | 1 |
| bestlifeonline.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Walmart | 8 |
| Target | 4 |
| halotop | 3 |
| Costco | 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.