Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,041 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Dairy & Non-Dairy Dairy Alternatives
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Ben & Jerry's leads, named in 50% of answers, ahead of at 29% and at 25%.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A long-time favorite for dairy ice cream, now also cited for non-dairy options. | 50% | |
| 2 | A go-to brand for creamy non-dairy ice cream, especially cashew milk options. | 29% | |
| 3 | Praised for creamy non-dairy ice cream and preferred for barista-grade oat milk. | 25% | |
| 4 | Often called the 'gold standard' for thick, plain Greek yogurt. | 24% | |
| 5 | Frequently named for its low-sugar, high-protein Icelandic-style skyr. | 24% | |
| 6 | Consistently recommended as a top brand for classic Greek-style dairy yogurt. | 24% | |
| 7 | 24% | ||
| 8 | 24% | ||
| 9 | 23% | ||
| 10 | 21% | ||
| 11 | Once a top dairy ice cream choice, now cited much less frequently by AI. | 19% | |
| 12 | 19% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | The top recommendation for thick, non-coconut, almond-based yogurt alternatives. | 9% | |
| 17 | 8% | ||
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
youtube.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 39% of analyzed answers.
“A favorite for store-bought dairy ice cream.” → “An iconic brand for both dairy and its popular, creamy non-dairy lines.”
Rose from unmentioned to the #1 cited brand overall by March 2026.
Dropped from a top-two cited brand in late 2025 to outside the top 10 by early 2026.
Became the dominant recommendation for non-coconut yogurt since Nov 2025.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26% | 31% | ||
| 31% | 12% | ||
| 27% | 31% | ||
| 31% | 22% | ||
| 29% | 24% |
The two models disagree most about NadaMoo! (ChatGPT #12, Google #25) and Chobani (ChatGPT #1, Google #12).
Across 1,041 AI responses, Ben & Jerry's is mentioned most, named in 50% of them, followed by So Delicious Dairy Free (29%) and Oatly (25%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,041 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
So Delicious Dairy Free and
Ben & Jerry's non-dairy line are consistently top recommendations for creamy texture. Since late 2025,
Oatly has also become a fixture in these responses, highly praised for its oat-based creaminess that mimics dairy.
What's the best non dairy ice cream brand that has a creamy texture like real ice cream?
So Delicious Dairy Free and
Ben & Jerry's non-dairy line are consistently top recommendations for creamy texture. Since late 2025,
Oatly has also become a fixture in these responses, highly praised for its oat-based creaminess that mimics dairy.
AI assistants quickly established Kite Hill (almond-based) and
(cashew-based) as the primary answers to this specific query. These two brands have dominated recommendations since November 2025, with Silk often mentioned as a widely available alternative.
Brands mentioned
I want a non-dairy yogurt that is thick and does not have a coconut taste.
AI assistants quickly established Kite Hill (almond-based) and
Forager Project (cashew-based) as the primary answers to this specific query. These two brands have dominated recommendations since November 2025, with Silk often mentioned as a widely available alternative.
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