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MadeGood vs Nature Valley:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, MadeGood had more branded searches than Nature Valley among muesli bars brands worldwide. MadeGood had about 76,600 branded searches, while Nature Valley had 74,000. MadeGood made up 23% of all muesli bars brand searches we track, and Nature Valley accounted for 22.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about muesli bars brands, MadeGood and Nature Valley each appeared in three of the five answers. MadeGood was mentioned before Nature Valley in two out of three answers.

Among muesli bars brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

MadeGood and Nature Valley are searched for about as often as each other.

MadeGood 76.6K searchesNature Valley 74K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.

MadeGood in 3 of 5Nature Valley in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

MadeGood, named ahead of Nature Valley in 2 of 3 answers

MadeGood first in 2Nature Valley first in 1

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Top muesli bars brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MadeGood and Nature Valley were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MadeGood was listed before Nature Valley in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. MadeGood1st
  2. Nature Valley2nd
  3. Carman's3rd
  4. Arnott's–
  5. Brookfarm–
  6. Griffin's–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • MadeGood3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nature Valley3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Carman's1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Arnott's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Brookfarm0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Griffin's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which muesli bars brand should I buy?”

    1. 1MadeGood
    2. 2Nature Valley

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best muesli bars brands?”

    1. 1Nature Valley
    2. 2MadeGood
    3. 3Carman's

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best muesli bars brand for a school snack?”

    1. 1MadeGood
    2. 2Nature Valley

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “healthy snack bars”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “chewy cereal bars”

      Not named in any answer:

      Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

      Is MadeGood or Nature Valley more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for MadeGood and Nature Valley by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six muesli bars brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

      MadeGood and Nature Valley among muesli bars brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for MadeGood, Nature Valley. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthArnott'sMadeGoodNature ValleyBrookfarmCarman'sGriffin's
      Oct 202559%17.2%17.8%5.3%0.65%0.11%
      Nov 202564.9%12.6%16%5.9%0.55%0.08%
      Dec 202572.1%9.4%14.5%3.5%0.43%0.08%
      Jan 202656.7%16.5%20.9%5.1%0.65%0.09%
      Feb 202651.8%18.4%23.2%5.7%0.76%0.1%
      Mar 202651.7%19.7%23.2%4.6%0.65%0.12%
      Apr 202654.2%19.3%19.9%5.9%0.56%0.11%
      May 202654.3%19.3%19.9%6%0.46%0.11%
      Jun 202656.3%17.5%20.6%5%0.47%0.13%
      Jul 202656.2%17.4%20.6%5%0.58%0.11%
      Aug 202651.2%23.8%18.8%5.6%0.55%0.1%
      Sep 202649.6%23%22.3%4.5%0.51%0.08%

      How has the MadeGood and Nature Valley comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: MadeGood took it in August 2026.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MadeGood’s share of searches among muesli bars brands worldwide moved from 17.2% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 58.6K to 76.6K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nature Valley’s share of searches among muesli bars brands worldwide moved from 17.8% to 22.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.

      How did search popularity change for muesli bars brands worldwide in September 2026?

      2 changes

      1. In September 2026, Nature Valley gained share of searches among muesli bars brands worldwide, from 18.8% to 22.3%.

      2. In September 2026, MadeGood lost share of searches among muesli bars brands worldwide, from 23.8% to 23%.

      How are branded searches counted?

      3 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MadeGood’s and Nature Valley’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.

      MadeGood

      2 branded search terms

      • made good granola bars
      • madegood

      Nature Valley

      1 branded search term

      • nature valley

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