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Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-08-13 · 10 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Protein Powder · 10 waves · n=768 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 12% | 31 of 256 |
| Claude | 1% | 2 of 256 |
| Gemini | 19% | 49 of 256 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | 13% | 3 of 24 | |
| 2026-07-16 | 13% | 3 of 24 | +0 points |
| 2026-07-20 | 13% | 3 of 24 | +0 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 8% | 9 of 120 | -5 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 13% | 16 of 120 | +5 points |
| 2026-07-22 | 10% | 12 of 120 | -3 points |
| 2026-07-23 | 11% | 13 of 120 | +1 points |
| 2026-07-30 | 7% | 5 of 72 | -4 points |
| 2026-08-02 | 7% | 5 of 72 | +0 points |
| 2026-08-13 | 18% | 13 of 72 | +11 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“Vega, being plant-based, tends to be much thicker, earthier, and sometimes gritty.”
“* **Clean:** It is NSF Certified for Sport, meaning it is thoroughly tested for banned substances and heavy metals.”
“Pick Vega only if you need it to be vegan or dairy-free.”
“* **High Quality:** Vega Sport offers 30g of complete protein per scoop, including all 9 essential amino acids.”
“Vega, being a plant-based protein, naturally has a thicker, sometimes earthier or grittier texture that is harder to mask.”
“| Vegan or dairy-allergic | **Vega Protein + Recovery** | Plant-based blend with 30 g protein per serving; it is NSF Certified for Sport.”
“Vega is the pick only if you specifically need **vegan/dairy-free** protein.”
“Vega is highly regarded for its clean ingredients and nutrient-dense formulations, but its premium pricing (especially for popular options like **Vega One** or **Vega Sport**) can quickly add up.”
“* **You are a competitive athlete:** It is **NSF Certified for Sport**, meaning it is third-party tested and verified to be free of banned substances.”
“* **High Quality:** Vega Sport offers 30g of complete protein per scoop, including all 9 essential amino acids.”
267 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Plant proteins are often missing key amino acids. Vega Sport solves this by blending multiple plant sources to create a **complete amino acid profile** that rivals whey for muscle protein synthesis. It also includes tart cherry powder to he”
“Unlike many vegan proteins, *Vega Sport* provides a complete amino acid profile (using peas, pumpkin seeds, organic sunflower seeds, and alfalfa) and delivers a massive 30 grams of protein per serving.”
“Vegan: Pea/rice blend (e.g., Vega, Naked Pea) or soy protein”
“Both are established plant-based nutrition brands. Vega offers a range of plant-based nutrition products, including protein powders, recovery supplements, and all-in-one nutrition shakes, and the products are gluten-free.”
“**You're vegan / avoid dairy:** **Vega Protein + Recovery**. It provides **30 g plant protein** from pea, pumpkin seed, and sunflower seed proteins, and is NSF Certified for Sport.”
“Vega tends to edge out on taste and clean-label appeal (especially their Protein & Greens blend), but MyProtein wins on affordability, variety, and flexibility”
“Assuming you're asking about **Vega plant-based protein powder**, here are some cheaper alternatives:”
“it's typically a more protein-focused purchase than Vega's broader, plant-based nutrition blends”
“High Quality: Vega Sport offers 30g of complete protein per scoop, including all 9 essential amino acids... At over $2.50 to $3.00+ per serving, it is on the higher end of the protein market.”
“Vega is the pick only if you specifically need **vegan/dairy-free** protein.”
“Choose Vega only if you need a strictly vegan/dairy-free powder.”
“In that specific case, you would have to choose Vega—but for the vast majority of people, **Optimum Nutrition** is the superior and much more enjoyable choice.”
“Vega is highly accessible at local grocery stores, but **Transparent Labs** is the higher-quality, cleaner, and better-performing protein powder.”
“One of the most common complaints about Vega protein powders (especially their plant-based and sport lines) is that they can have a gritty, chalky texture and a very strong stevia aftertaste.”
“chalky, earthy texture or heavy stevia aftertaste often associated with Vega”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
47 of 240 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| garagegymreviews.com | 11 |
| forbes.com | 7 |
| gainful.com | 6 |
| livemomentous.com | 5 |
| fitwfood.com | 5 |
| reddit.com | 5 |
| youtube.com | 5 |
| blenderbabes.com | 5 |
| eleatnutrition.com | 4 |
| walmart.com | 2 |
| fitandawesome.com | 2 |
| healthline.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| myvega | 18 |
| Amazon | 2 |
| GNC | 1 |
| Walmart | 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.