Mahatma vs SunRice:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SunRice had more branded searches than Mahatma among pasta and rice brands worldwide. SunRice had about 33,100 branded searches, while Mahatma had 12,100. SunRice made up 5.1% of all pasta and rice brand searches we track, and Mahatma accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pasta and rice brands, Mahatma appeared in two of the five answers and SunRice in none.
Who do people search for more?
SunRice, about 3 searches for every 1 for Mahatma
Who does AI mention more?
Mahatma, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, SunRice in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Mahatma, the only one of the two named
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Top pasta and rice brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mahatma was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SunRice did not appear in any of the five 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.
Barilla4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
De Cecco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lundberg4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Nishiki3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rummo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Mahatma2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
San Remo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- SunRice0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pasta or rice brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pasta and rice brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pasta or rice brand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pasta brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rice brand”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Mahatma or SunRice more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mahatma and SunRice by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight pasta and rice brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SunRice, Mahatma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | San Remo | Barilla | De Cecco | Rummo | SunRice | Lundberg | Mahatma | Nishiki |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.1% | 33.7% | 20.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 28.7% | 21.5% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.3% | 27% | 20.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2% | 2% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.6% | 27.1% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.3% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.9% | 23.5% | 15.6% | 7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.9% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 11% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 38.8% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 21.7% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.3% | 24.9% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 31.2% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Mahatma and SunRice comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SunRice was ahead of Mahatma in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mahatma’s share of searches among pasta and rice brands worldwide moved from 1.7% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SunRice’s share of searches among pasta and rice brands worldwide moved from 5.6% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for pasta and rice brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mahatma worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mahatma’s and SunRice’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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