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Mutti vs Sacla:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Mutti had more branded searches than Sacla among pasta sauce brands in New Zealand. Mutti had about 110 branded searches, while Sacla had 20. Mutti made up 1.8% of all pasta sauce brand searches we track, and Sacla accounted for 0.32%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pasta sauce brands, Mutti appeared in three of the four answers and Sacla in none.

Among pasta sauce brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Mutti, about 6 searches for every 1 for Sacla

Mutti 110 searchesSacla 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Mutti, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Sacla in 0

Mutti in 3 of 4Sacla in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Mutti, the only one of the two named

Mutti first in 3Sacla never named

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Top pasta sauce brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Mutti was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sacla did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dolmio1st
  2. Leggo's2nd
  3. Mutti3rd
  4. Wattie's4th
  5. Barilla5th
  6. Raguletto–
  7. Sacla–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Leggo's4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Dolmio4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Mutti3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Wattie's2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Barilla1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Raguletto0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sacla0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which pasta sauce brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Leggo's
    2. 2Mutti
    3. 3Dolmio

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pasta sauce brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Mutti
    2. 2Barilla
    3. 3Leggo's
    4. 4Dolmio
    5. 5Wattie's

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pasta sauce brand in New Zealand for weeknight dinner?”

    1. 1Dolmio
    2. 2Leggo's
    3. 3Mutti

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “pasta sauce nz”

    1. 1Dolmio
    2. 2Wattie's
    3. 3Leggo's

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “tomato pasta sauce”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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.

Is Mutti or Sacla more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Mutti and Sacla by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pasta sauce brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Mutti and Sacla among pasta sauce brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Mutti, Sacla. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWattie'sLeggo'sDolmioBarillaMuttiRagulettoSacla
Oct 202563.8%11.8%11.8%9.5%2.3%0.33%0.33%
Nov 202559.6%16.4%9.7%10.7%2.7%0.38%0.57%
Dec 202550.1%19.5%12.4%14.9%2.4%0.44%0.22%
Jan 202654.6%14.5%13%15.4%1.9%0.34%0.34%
Feb 202659.5%14.7%11.6%11.6%1.7%0.38%0.38%
Mar 202691.5%3.3%2.6%2.1%0.31%0.07%0.07%
Apr 202662.8%14%10.3%10.6%1.7%0.3%0.3%
May 202660.9%13%9.8%14.6%1.4%0.25%0.12%
Jun 202649%17.5%13.9%16.6%2.4%0.34%0.34%
Jul 202647.2%23%12.1%14.4%2.6%0.47%0.16%
Aug 202654.7%17.3%13.5%12.1%1.9%0.27%0.27%
Sep 202650%20.3%14.5%12.7%1.8%0.32%0.32%

How has the Mutti and Sacla comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Mutti was ahead of Sacla in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mutti’s share of searches among pasta sauce brands in New Zealand moved from 2.3% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 110.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sacla’s share of searches among pasta sauce brands in New Zealand moved from 0.33% to 0.32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pasta sauce brands in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mutti in New Zealand fell 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 110 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mutti’s and Sacla’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.

Mutti

1 branded search term

  • mutti

Sacla

2 branded search terms

  • sacla pasta sauce
  • sacla pesto

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