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Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-29 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Bars · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 4% | 1 of 24 |
| Claude | 38% | 9 of 24 |
| Gemini | 17% | 4 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 19% | 14 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“This puts them right in the mid-range of the protein bar market—cheaper than premium brands like Barebells, but more expensive than budget-friendly options like Pure Protein.”
“They generally contain 200 calories and 20g of protein.”
“- Typically **19–21 g protein** and low sugar.”
“Pure Protein is highly regarded as one of the best budget-friendly protein brands on the market, offering high protein-to-calorie ratios (usually ~20g of protein to 200 calories) and low sugar.”
“**Highly Processed / "Dirty" Ingredients**”
“At a high level, **Pure Protein is worth it if you are looking for an affordable, high-protein snack with low sugar**.”
“**Pure Protein bars are worth it if your priority is cheap, convenient protein—not a minimally processed “health food.”
“* *Note:* The Pico 4 is not officially sold in the US, but it is widely available in Europe and Asia, or via import.”
“* **Budget snackers:** If you just want cheap protein, bulk options like Costco's Kirkland Signature bars or Pure Protein bars offer a much better price-per-gram of protein.”
“41/bar** | **19–21g** | Closest budget replacement for the protein amount; generally lower sugar.”
99 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Pure Protein: Delivers 20g protein for around $1.50/bar — arguably the best value on the market.”
“Delivers 20g protein for around $1.50/bar — arguably the best value on the market.”
“Pure Protein delivers 20g protein for around $1.50/bar — arguably the best value on this list.”
“delivers 20g protein for around $1.50/bar, arguably the best value on the market”
“Independent testing by ConsumerLab across major brands (Aloha, Barebells, Clif Bar, GoMacro, David, IQ Bar, Kind, Larabar, Kirkland, Perfect Bar, Pure Protein, Quest, RxBar) found each nutrition bar contained its protein and fiber content c”
“Delivers 20g protein for around $1.50/bar — arguably the best value on the list. Note though that it uses the sugar alcohol maltitol for sweetness, and isn't very "au naturel," earning just 2 out of 5 stars for ingredients.”
“ConsumerLab compared nutritional bars from brands including Aloha, Barebells, Clif Bar, GoMacro, David, IQ Bar, Kind, Larabar, Kirkland, Perfect Bar, Pure Protein, Quest, and RxBar.”
“Independent testing by ConsumerLab compared major brands like Aloha, Barebells, Clif Bar, GoMacro, David, IQ Bar, Kind, Larabar, Kirkland, Perfect Bar, Pure Protein, Quest, and RxBar”
“Yes, if you're looking for an affordable, convenient way to boost protein intake — but it's not a premium or "clean" option.”
“Yes, if you're looking for an affordable, decent-protein snack—but it's not the "healthiest" or highest-quality option on the market.”
“brands including Aloha, Barebells, Clif Bar, GoMacro, David, IQ Bar, Kind, Larabar, Kirkland, Perfect Bar, Pure Protein, Quest, and RxBar — and all the bars tested contained the listed amount of protein and fibre, but when it came to fat, c”
“Pure Protein's name is slightly misleading since it has one of the lowest protein concentrations on the list at 63% protein by calories, and it has the flaw of containing numerous filler ingredients including sucralose.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
11 of 99 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 5 |
| garagegymreviews.com | 3 |
| graciouslynourished.com | 2 |
| proteinbar.com | 2 |
| pay-less.com | 1 |
| cheatdaydesign.com | 1 |
| barbend.com | 1 |
| cleaneatingkitchen.com | 1 |
| humanfoodbar.com | 1 |
| proteinbarnerd.com | 1 |
| walmart.com | 1 |
| scotscoop.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Walmart | 30 |
| Target | 12 |
| Amazon | 11 |
| Costco | 8 |
| grocery stores | 3 |
| pureprotein | 2 |
| Sam's Club | 2 |
| DPS Nutrition | 1 |
| grocery store | 1 |
| gas station | 1 |
| big-box retailer | 1 |
| convenience stores | 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.