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Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-08-13 · 2 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Shakes (RTD) · 2 waves · n=144 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 85% | 41 of 48 |
| Claude | 96% | 46 of 48 |
| Gemini | 83% | 40 of 48 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 90% | 65 of 72 | |
| 2026-08-13 | 86% | 62 of 72 | -4 points |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“It delivers **30g of protein** for only **160 calories** (and just 1g of sugar).”
“* **Flavor Variety and Cost:** Premier Protein offers over 15 different flavors (including highly-rated options like Caramel, Chocolate, and Café Latte) and is incredibly easy to find in budget-friendly bulk packs at stores like Costco, Sam's Club, or online.”
“It delivers **30g of protein** for only **160 calories** (and just 1g of sugar).”
“It delivers **30g of protein** for only **160 calories** (and just 1g of sugar).”
“10 each** | 30 g protein, very economical and widely available | Dairy/milk-protein based, so it’s not an OWYN replacement if you avoid dairy.”
“If **budget** is your absolute top priority, Premier Protein is significantly cheaper per bottle.”
“* **No Artificial Sweeteners:** Premier Protein is heavily sweetened with artificial sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which can leave a chemical aftertaste and disrupt some people's gut microbiomes.”
“For the average person looking for a **convenient, budget-friendly, and high-protein option** to support weight loss or muscle building, **yes, Premier Protein is generally worth it.”
“If you love the convenience and nutritional profile of Premier Protein (30g protein, ~160 calories, and only 1g of sugar), but want to lower your grocery bill”
“* **Premier Protein (Bought in Bulk):** If you have a membership to Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ's, you can buy cases of Premier Protein at a highly discounted price per shake.”
443 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Fairlife Core Power, Premier Protein, Muscle Milk — typically higher protein, lower sugar”
“For a tight budget, **Premier Protein** is the top pick among ready-to-drink shakes.”
“Premier Protein wins the value contest decisively at $0.06 per gram of protein.”
“Premier Protein wins the value contest decisively at $0.06 per gram of protein. On top of the price, it delivers solid nutrition: each flavor packs 30 grams of protein in 160 calories, and at just about $2 per shake, these premade protein s”
“If you're on a tight budget, **Premier Protein** is the top pick across virtually every review”
“**Premier Protein Chocolate** — 30 g protein, 160 calories, 1 g sugar, no added sugar. It's usually a practical bulk-buy option, but it uses sucralose, acesulfame potassium, carrageenan, and milk/soy ingredients.”
“**Premier Protein (12-pack):** about **$25.17**, or **$2.10 each**. Same 30 g protein and 1 g sugar as Equate, but it's not the budget winner unless you strongly prefer its flavor.”
“If that flavor or stock is unavailable, get **Premier Protein 30 g** only if it's on sale. It has essentially the same macros, but its 12-pack is listed around **$25.17**—about **$2.10 per bottle**, substantially more than Equate.”
“**If you care more about taste/flavor variety:** go with **Premier Protein**, but only when it's on sale. Walmart listings show 12-packs around **$23.97–$25.17**, versus the cheaper Equate option, while both provide 30 g protein.”
“For comparison, Premier Protein is also 30 g protein but is currently **$8.58 for four** at Walmart, or **$2.15 each**—roughly 32% more per bottle.”
“Premier Protein, which faced a class-action lawsuit alleging its shakes were advertised as containing 30 grams of protein when independent testing revealed they contained between 26.8 and 28.3 grams.”
“Premier Protein faced a class action after independent lab testing found its "30g protein" shakes actually contained less.”
“Premier Protein faced a major class action after independent testing on its RTD shakes showed they contained between 26.8 and 28.3 grams of protein when advertised as containing 30 grams.”
“Premier Protein — one of the biggest RTD brands — settled a class action for $9 million after independent lab testing found its shakes, labeled as containing 30g of protein, actually contained between 26.8 and 28.3 grams.”
“Premier Protein — one of the biggest RTD brands — settled a class action after independent testing found its shakes came up short”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
62 of 443 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| garagegymreviews.com | 15 |
| foodnetwork.com | 11 |
| reddit.com | 8 |
| thebalancednutritionist.com | 5 |
| drinkwholesome.com | 5 |
| youtube.com | 5 |
| ubiehealth.com | 4 |
| facebook.com | 4 |
| walmart.com | 3 |
| forbes.com | 3 |
| barbend.com | 3 |
| target.com | 3 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Costco | 77 |
| Walmart | 57 |
| Sam's Club | 55 |
| premierprotein | 36 |
| Target | 31 |
| Amazon | 21 |
| Smart & Final | 6 |
| BJ's | 6 |
| grocery stores | 5 |
| convenience shops | 5 |
| gym vending machines | 5 |
| grocery store | 4 |
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.