How popular isBalance Sports Nutrition?
In October 2026, people searched for Balance Sports Nutrition by name about 120 times in New Zealand, a 9.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.27% of all New Zealand sports nutrition brand searches, placing Balance Sports Nutrition ninth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sports nutrition brands, Balance Sports Nutrition did not appear in any of the answers.
Balance Sports Nutrition is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
MusashiShare of searches 54.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NZ ProteinShare of searches 25.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Optimum NutritionShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
GhostShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Balance Sports NutritionShare of searches 0.27%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top sports nutrition brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Balance Sports Nutrition 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.
NZ Protein3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Musashi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Optimum Nutrition2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shotgun Supplements2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ghost0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Myprotein0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Horleys0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nutra Organics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Balance Sports Nutrition0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sports nutrition brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sports nutrition brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sports nutrition brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sports nutrition brand in New Zealand for muscle recovery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“protein powder nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“muscle recovery supplement”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Balance Sports Nutrition compared with other New Zealand sports nutrition brands?
Share of searches by month for Musashi, NZ Protein, Optimum Nutrition, Ghost, Myprotein, Balance Sports Nutrition. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Musashi | NZ Protein | Optimum Nutrition | Ghost | Myprotein | Horleys | Nutra Organics | Shotgun Supplements | Balance Sports Nutrition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 37.3% | 8.8% | 3% | 9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.45% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.7% | 36.3% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 7% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.51% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 40% | 36.5% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.51% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.5% | 35.6% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.42% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.7% | 34.9% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 7.2% | 2% | 2.1% | 0.32% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.2% | 38.1% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 40.6% | 35% | 10% | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.41% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.3% | 42.1% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.65% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.6% | 37.8% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.6% | 37.3% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 31.4% | 10% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.31% | 0.28% |
| Oct 2026 | 54.4% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.27% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.4% | 23.8K | +44% | +8.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.6% | 11.2K | -0.97% | -5.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 4.3K | +19.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3.4% | 1.5K | +7.9% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 3.2% | 1.4K | -17.8% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 730 | +2.8% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 560 | -1.8% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.39% | 170 | +54.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.27% | 120 | +20% | 0 points |
1.
Musashi54.4%
Held 1st. 23.8K estimated branded searches, +44% vs prior month. Share +8.5 points.
25.6%
Held 2nd. 11.2K estimated branded searches, -0.97% vs prior month. Share -5.8 points.
9.8%
Held 3rd. 4.3K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
Ghost3.4%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +7.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
6.
Horleys1.7%
Held 6th. 730 estimated branded searches, +2.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.3%
Held 7th. 560 estimated branded searches, -1.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.39%
Held 8th. 170 estimated branded searches, +54.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.27%
Held 9th. 120 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Musashi sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “musashi protein”.
Compare popularity between Balance Sports Nutrition and its closest rivals

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Every comparison with Balance Sports Nutrition
8 comparisons
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Ghost
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Horleys
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Musashi
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Myprotein
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Nutra Organics
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs NZ Protein
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Optimum Nutrition
- Balance Sports Nutrition vs Shotgun Supplements
How has branded search demand for Balance Sports Nutrition changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Balance Sports Nutrition in New Zealand rose from 110 to 120.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Balance Sports Nutrition’s share of searches among sports nutrition brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.35% to 0.27%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sports nutrition brands in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Musashi gained share of searches among sports nutrition brands in New Zealand, from 45.9% to 54.4%.

In October 2026, NZ Protein lost share of searches among sports nutrition brands in New Zealand, from 31.4% to 25.6%.

In October 2026, Myprotein lost share of searches among sports nutrition brands in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 3.2%.

In October 2026, Ghost rose from 5th to 4th among sports nutrition brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Optimum Nutrition in New Zealand rose 57.9% over 12 measured months, from 2.7K to 4.3K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Shotgun Supplements in New Zealand rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 in October 2026.
How are Balance Sports Nutrition’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Balance Sports Nutrition’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- balance protein
- balance sports nutrition
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