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As of November 11, 2026, Market Basket is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Market Basket than at Acme Markets.
Market Basket wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 41¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Acme MarketsShady Brook Farms Turkey Breast Whole Fresh - 6.00 Lb$23.94 vs $37.76 at Market Basket — save $13.82
Biggest saving at Market BasketPhiladelphia Original Cheesecake 24 Oz - 24 OZ$9.99 vs $17.99 at Acme Markets — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Acme Markets and Market Basket.
| Product | Acme Markets | Market Basket |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $4.29 | $3.35 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.79 | $3.89 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $0.83 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.49 | $6.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $4.82 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $10.07 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $8.49 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.99 | $3.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.79 | $2.61 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $2.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $4.79 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.99 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.69 | $1.29 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $5.49 | $4.61 |
| Total | $75.65 | $62.70 |
Market Basket is $12.95 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Acme Markets | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat177 items | $6.77 | $5.99 | Market Basket · 12% |
| Ready meals872 items | $5.40 | $4.81 | Market Basket · 11% |
| Pantry1,128 items | $4.43 | $3.97 | Market Basket · 10% |
| Beverages858 items | $6.45 | $5.92 | Market Basket · 8% |
| Frozen117 items | $6.41 | $5.88 | Market Basket · 8% |
| Bakery255 items | $5.15 | $4.84 | Market Basket · 6% |
| Dairy332 items | $4.91 | $4.80 | Market Basket · 2% |
| Fresh produce28 items | $4.56 | $4.62 | Acme Markets · 1% |
| Snacks799 items | $5.05 | $4.98 | Market Basket · 1% |
The same products grouped by what they cost — a store can win on everyday basics and lose on bigger-ticket items, or the other way round.
| Price level | Acme Markets | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,029 items | $2.27 | $2.03 | Market Basket · 11% |
| $3 to $103,279 items | $5.49 | $5.09 | Market Basket · 7% |
| Over $10284 items | $14.28 | $13.22 | Market Basket · 7% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Acme Markets | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A662 items | $4.93 | $4.61 | Market Basket · 6% |
 Score AB763 items | $5.10 | $4.83 | Market Basket · 5% |
 Score B1,456 items | $5.16 | $4.83 | Market Basket · 6% |
 Score C1,711 items | $5.69 | $5.13 | Market Basket · 10% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
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