Cholula vs Kikkoman:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Cholula had more branded searches than Kikkoman among sauce and condiment brands worldwide. Cholula had about 165,000 branded searches, while Kikkoman had 60,500. Cholula made up 13.2% of all sauce and condiment brand searches we track, and Kikkoman accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sauce and condiment brands, Cholula and Kikkoman each appeared in three of the four answers. Cholula was mentioned before Kikkoman in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Cholula, about 3 searches for every 1 for Kikkoman
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Cholula, named ahead of Kikkoman in 3 of 4 answers
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Top sauce and condiment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Cholula and Kikkoman were each mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Cholula was listed before Kikkoman in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
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.
Duke's4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
French's3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Cholula3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Kikkoman3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Frank's RedHot3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bachan's2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Masterfoods0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Wattie's0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sir Kensington's0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sauce or condiment brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sauce and condiment brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sauce or condiment brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sauce brands”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“condiment brands”
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 Cholula or Kikkoman more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cholula and Kikkoman by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine sauce and condiment brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cholula, Kikkoman. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | French's | Cholula | Kikkoman | Bachan's | Masterfoods | Wattie's | Frank's RedHot | Sir Kensington's | Duke's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 78.5% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 0.42% | 0.23% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.42% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.5% | 12.7% | 7% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.27% | 0.41% | 0.23% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.3% | 12.7% | 7% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.27% | 0.41% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.1% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.22% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 78.3% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 0.28% | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.7% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.23% | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.23% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.04% |
| Oct 2026 | 79.7% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
How has branded search for Cholula and Kikkoman changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cholula was ahead of Kikkoman in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Cholula’s share of searches among sauce and condiment brands worldwide moved from 12.9% to 13.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Kikkoman’s share of searches among sauce and condiment brands worldwide moved from 5.8% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for sauce and condiment brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Kikkoman lost share of searches among sauce and condiment brands worldwide, from 5.8% to 4.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cholula worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 165K in October 2026.
How are Cholula’s and Kikkoman’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cholula’s and Kikkoman’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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