Purple Carrot vs Sunbasket: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

When an answer names both, is listed first usually. The claims split: some favor for combining meal formats, while others favor for its larger weekly selections.

Listed first when AI names both

Purple CarrotPurple Carrot: 18%SunbasketSunbasket: 82% (Sunbasket leads)

Recommended when named

Purple CarrotPurple Carrot: 81%
SunbasketSunbasket: 89%

Warned against · lower is better

Purple CarrotPurple Carrot: 2%
SunbasketSunbasket: 0%

Pick Purple Carrot for

  • Vegetarian plant-based menus Almost always

Pick Sunbasket for

  • Organic produce Almost always

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

Purple Carrot named more1Within 2 points2Sunbasket named more8

Purple Carrot named more

Sunbasket named more

Within 2 points2

Only Purple Carrot is ranked in1

Only Sunbasket is ranked in8

What people ask AI about Purple Carrot and Sunbasket

Purple Carrot listed firstSunbasket listed first
  1. As an environmentally conscious consumer, which meal delivery brands are most transparent about sustainable sourcing and recyclable packaging?Sunbasket usually first
  2. For a household wanting both meal kits and fully prepared meals, which companies offer mixed plans under a single subscription?Sunbasket almost always first
  3. For someone focusing on organic produce, which meal kit providers emphasize organic ingredients and clearly label non-organic items?Sunbasket almost always first
  4. As a vegetarian in the US, which weekly meal subscriptions focus on plant-based menus without repeating the same recipes too often?Purple Carrot almost always first
  5. For a couple that loves global cuisine, which meal kit brands offer the most diverse international recipes with authentic flavors?Sunbasket almost always first
  6. What is the best meal prep delivery service?Sunbasket almost always first
  7. What is the best meal kit service?Sunbasket almost always first
  8. I am preparing to go vegan. Who offers vegan meal kit delivery?Purple Carrot almost always first

Who AI mentions first

Purple Carrot listed firstSunbasket listed first

is listed first every month.

  1. JunPurple Carrot listed first: 17%Sunbasket listed first: 83%
  2. JulPurple Carrot listed first: 24%Sunbasket listed first: 76%
  3. AugPurple Carrot listed first: 12%Sunbasket listed first: 88%
  4. SepPurple Carrot listed first: 13%Sunbasket listed first: 87%

ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode usually list first; Google AI Mode leans more toward .

  • ChatGPT SearchPurple Carrot listed first: 22%Sunbasket listed first: 78%
  • Google AI ModePurple Carrot listed first: 12%Sunbasket listed first: 88%

Sources cited in the comparisons

Purple Carrot favouredNeither favouredSunbasket favoured

Also named alongside Purple Carrot and Sunbasket

also appears in many of these answers.

  1. Green Chef54%
  2. HelloFresh49%
  3. Home Chef40%
  4. Blue Apron37%
  5. Hungryroot24%
  6. Marley Spoon21%
  7. Factor20%
  8. CookUnity17%
  9. Daily Harvest14%
  10. EveryPlate12%
  11. Splendid Spoon11%
  12. Mosaic Foods8%

Purple Carrot vs Sunbasket: common questions

Is Purple Carrot better than Sunbasket?
When an answer names both, Sunbasket is listed first usually. The claims split: some favor Sunbasket for combining meal formats, while others favor Purple Carrot for its larger weekly selections.
Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend Purple Carrot or Sunbasket?
ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode usually list Sunbasket first; Google AI Mode leans more toward Sunbasket.
What are the alternatives to Purple Carrot and Sunbasket?
Blue Apron also appears in many of these answers.
When is Purple Carrot the better pick?
AI usually lists Purple Carrot first for: Vegetarian plant-based menus.
When is Sunbasket the better pick?
AI usually lists Sunbasket first for: Organic produce.

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