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As of October 20, 2026, Stop & Shop is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Stop & Shop than at Acme Markets.
Stop & Shop wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 40¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Acme MarketsPompeian Smooth Virgin Olive Oil 68 Ounces$21.99 vs $32.49 at Stop & Shop — save $10.50
Biggest saving at Stop & ShopWedderspoon KFactor 12 Raw Multifloral Manuka Honey$14.99 vs $27.99 at Acme Markets — save $13.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Acme Markets and Stop & Shop.
| Product | Acme Markets | Stop & Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $2.39 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.79 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.00 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.00 | $3.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.79 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.50 | $1.39 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $3.79 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.99 | $6.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.49 | $10.39 |
| Total | $61.38 | $58.16 |
Stop & Shop is $3.22 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Acme Markets | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals1,433 items | $5.75 | $5.00 | Stop & Shop · 13% |
| Frozen71 items | $7.54 | $6.70 | Stop & Shop · 11% |
| Fresh produce38 items | $5.16 | $4.64 | Stop & Shop · 10% |
| Meat443 items | $7.88 | $7.20 | Stop & Shop · 9% |
| Snacks2,014 items | $5.91 | $5.53 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
| Dairy831 items | $5.18 | $4.90 | Stop & Shop · 6% |
| Pantry1,510 items | $5.46 | $5.17 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
| Bakery451 items | $5.41 | $5.22 | Stop & Shop · 4% |
| Beverages1,442 items | $7.24 | $6.98 | Stop & Shop · 4% |
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 | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,516 items | $2.32 | $2.07 | Stop & Shop · 11% |
| $3 to $105,960 items | $5.80 | $5.38 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
| Over $10811 items | $14.83 | $14.23 | Stop & Shop · 4% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Acme Markets | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,181 items | $6.26 | $6.00 | Stop & Shop · 4% |
 Score AB2,020 items | $5.92 | $5.52 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
 Score B2,642 items | $5.47 | $5.09 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
 Score C2,443 items | $6.67 | $6.16 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
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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