Bega vs Vegemite:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Vegemite had more branded searches than Bega among spread brands in Australia. Vegemite had about 40,500 branded searches, while Bega had 5,400. Vegemite made up 45.9% of all spread brand searches we track, and Bega accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spread brands, Bega appeared in two of the four answers and Vegemite in one. Bega was mentioned before Vegemite in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Vegemite, about 8 searches for every 1 for Bega
Who does AI mention more?
Bega, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Vegemite in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Bega, named ahead of Vegemite in every answer
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Top spread brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bega was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Vegemite was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Bega was listed before Vegemite in every answer.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mayver's3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Bega2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Vegemite1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pic's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Nutella0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kraft0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
IXL0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which peanut butter should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spreads for toast?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the healthiest peanut butter in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“peanut butter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“jam”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Bega or Vegemite more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bega and Vegemite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven spread brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Vegemite, Bega. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Vegemite | Nutella | Bega | Pic's | Mayver's | Kraft | IXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 34.7% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.92% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.1% | 34.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.4% | 35.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 33.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 56% | 30.7% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 1% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.1% | 30.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1% | 0.82% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 38.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 49.9% | 33.4% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.89% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 26.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.98% | 0.71% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 33.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.72% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 33.6% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 37.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.82% |
How has the Bega and Vegemite comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Vegemite was ahead of Bega in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bega’s share of searches among spread brands in Australia moved from 4.6% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vegemite’s share of searches among spread brands in Australia moved from 51.9% to 45.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for Australia spread brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Vegemite lost share of searches among spread brands in Australia, from 50.2% to 45.9%.
In September 2026, Bega lost share of searches among spread brands in Australia, from 6.7% to 6.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bega’s and Vegemite’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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