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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 | 4% | 10 of 248 |
| Claude | 1% | 2 of 248 |
| Gemini | 14% | 35 of 248 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | 4% | 1 of 24 | |
| 2026-07-20 | 13% | 3 of 24 | +9 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 5% | 6 of 120 | -8 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 8% | 9 of 120 | +3 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 9% | 11 of 120 | +1 points |
| 2026-07-23 | 6% | 7 of 120 | -3 points |
| 2026-07-30 | 4% | 3 of 72 | -2 points |
| 2026-08-02 | 7% | 5 of 72 | +3 points |
| 2026-08-13 | 3% | 2 of 72 | -4 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“Below are the most common contexts for "Vega" and their budget-friendly alternatives:”
“Best Plant-Based (Vegan / Dairy-Free)”
“Best Direct "Like-for-Like" Alternative: **Orgain Organic Protein**”
“Orgain is one of the most popular direct competitors to Vega. It uses a blend of organic pea, brown rice, and chia seed protein. It is widely praised for having a smoother, less chalky texture than Vega, and it frequently goes on sale at major retailers like Costco, Target, and A”
“It has **20 g plant protein**, is USDA Organic, and is made without dairy, soy, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives—but it contains peanuts/tree nuts and coconut sugar, so it is not ideal for those allergies or if you want zero added sugar.”
“It is NSF Certified for Sport (the gold standard for purity) and has a smooth, non-gritty texture that is rare for vegan proteins.”
“* **Why it's better for some:** Many users find Orgain is much less chalky and has a smoother, sweeter taste than Vega.”
“Orgain is a highly accessible, great-tasting organic option for daily lifestyle use.”
“It is widely available at supermarkets and bulk stores like Costco or Sam's Club, making it incredibly cheap per serving.”
“It uses a blend of organic pea, brown rice, and chia seeds to provide a complete amino acid profile.”
94 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Orgain is the most popular direct competitor to Vega. It is made from a blend of pea, brown rice, and chia protein, and is widely considered to have a smoother, less chalky texture than Vega.”
“This is the most popular direct alternative to Vega. It is widely available (often found in bulk at Costco or Sam's Club) and usually costs around **$1.00 to $1.30 per serving** (compared to Vega's $2.00+). It features a smooth, milkshake-l”
“Orgain is one of the most prolific brands that you'll find at almost any major grocery chain, making it widely accessible and typically cheaper.”
“**Orgain Organic Plant Protein** — closer to Vega's flavored, ready-to-drink experience; pea-and-rice based and commonly sold in larger tubs or warehouse-club bundles.”
“**If you want organic, dairy-free, and no stevia:** **Orgain Simple Organic Plant Protein** is a good accessible choice. It has **20 g plant protein**, is USDA Organic, and is made without dairy, soy, artificial flavors, artificial sweetene”
“A widely available, cheaper option, though with some tradeoffs”
“**$37.99** for its unsweetened organic plant powder with 21 g protein; generally easier to find in stores and often discounted at warehouse/retail outlets. | At direct-from-brand pricing, it may not beat Truvani on a strict per-serving basi”
“**Orgain Organic Plant Protein (drugstore/online)** | $26.99 for 16.32 oz at Walgreens; check Costco for better pricing | Easy to find; organic, vegan, soy-free | Generally not as inexpensive as Costco's larger tubs”
“lower-cost *upfront* vegan option at $37.99 for a 2.03 lb container... dairy-free, vegan, organic, and soy-free, but it is not necessarily cheaper **per gram of protein** than bulk whey”
“Do not confuse this with standard Orgain Organic Protein, which contains gums and erythritol.”
“Costco is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the retailer misled consumers by selling protein powder without disclosing potentially harmful levels of toxic heavy metals, over sales of Orgain Organic Protein Powder...the suit cl”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
24 of 86 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 13 |
| body360fit.com | 6 |
| gainful.com | 5 |
| teamiblends.com | 3 |
| walmart.com | 3 |
| orgain.com | 3 |
| builthealthy.com | 1 |
| alibaba.com | 1 |
| ebay.com | 1 |
| wholefoodsmarket.com | 1 |
| vitaminshoppe.com | 1 |
| thebetterhealthstore.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Costco | 15 |
| Orgain (direct) | 9 |
| Sam's Club | 7 |
| Target | 4 |
| Amazon | 4 |
| grocery stores | 2 |
| online | 1 |
| grocery outlets | 1 |
| Walgreens | 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.