Acme Markets vs Tops Markets

Acme Markets vs Tops Markets at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Acme Markets is still cheaper on fresh produce (13% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Tops Markets is 4% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $69.85 at Tops Markets and $74.65 at Acme Markets.

How far apart Acme Markets and Tops Markets prices are

• Within 10%: 1,610 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,833 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,085 items
• Typical gap: 14% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Acme MarketsMcCafe Premium Roast Coffee, Single Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast, 32 Count$18.99 vs $30.49 at Tops Markets — save $11.50

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  Biggest saving at Tops MarketsFilippo Berio Robusto Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.3 fl oz$13.59 vs $21.99 at Acme Markets — save $8.40

The same basket at Acme Markets and Tops Markets

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Acme Markets and Tops Markets.

Tops Markets is $4.80 cheaper on this basket.

Acme Markets vs Tops Markets prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Acme Markets vs Tops Markets on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Acme Markets vs Tops Markets

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Acme Markets	Tops Markets	CheaperGap
Score A718 items	$5.03	$4.89	Tops Markets · 3%
Score AB910 items	$5.34	$5.10	Tops Markets · 5%
Score B1,536 items	$5.12	$4.87	Tops Markets · 5%
Score C1,639 items	$5.72	$5.38	Tops Markets · 6%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.