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As of November 11, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 30% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Amazon.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $2.31 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at AmazonMcCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning, 24 oz - One 24 Ounce Container of Hamburger Seasoning Mix with Bold Blend of Ground Peppers, Onion and Savory Garlic$17.37 vs $25.29 at Smart & Final — save $7.92
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalHersheys Baking Cocoa - 80 Ounce$39.99 vs $65.17 at Amazon — save $25.18
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Amazon and Smart & Final.
| Product | Amazon | Smart & Final |
|---|---|---|
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.96 | $0.79 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.52 | $1.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.18 | $1.29 |
| STARKIST 5OZ SOLID WHITE TUNA IN WATER | $1.79 | $1.89 |
| Hormel Mary Kitchen Corned Beef Hash, 14 oz | $3.97 | $4.39 |
| Chef Boyardee Beefaroni in Tomato and Meat Sauce Ready-to-eat Meal | $1.79 | $1.79 |
| Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, 5 oz | $2.49 | $2.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 45 Ounces | $5.99 | $7.99 |
| Bush's Best Bourbon & Brown Sugar Grillin' Beans 22 Oz | $2.82 | $2.99 |
| Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins 12oz Bag in a Box | $4.87 | $4.99 |
| Gerber Sitter 2nd Foods Turkey And Gravy 2.5 Oz | $1.26 | $1.29 |
| Gerber 2nd Foods Banana Blackberry Blueberry Baby Food 2 Pack | $2.19 | $1.99 |
| McCormick Pure Lemon Extract 2 Ounces | $4.62 | $5.19 |
| PediaSure Grow & Gain Vanila Protein Shakes 6 Pack | $13.79 | $14.49 |
| PediaSure Grow & Gain Chocolate Protein Shakes 6 Pack | $12.97 | $14.49 |
| Total | $62.21 | $68.05 |
Amazon is $5.84 cheaper on this basket — the opposite of the overall result, which averages every matched product.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Amazon | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry664 items | $8.34 | $5.63 | Smart & Final · 33% |
| Meat26 items | $5.41 | $4.43 | Smart & Final · 18% |
| Ready meals89 items | $4.27 | $3.98 | Smart & Final · 7% |
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 | Amazon | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3207 items | $2.02 | $2.31 | Amazon · 12% |
| $3 to $10493 items | $5.90 | $5.27 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Over $10116 items | $25.41 | $11.31 | Smart & Final · 55% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Amazon | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A207 items | $8.55 | $5.88 | Smart & Final · 31% |
 Score AB217 items | $7.85 | $5.40 | Smart & Final · 31% |
 Score B177 items | $8.26 | $5.48 | Smart & Final · 34% |
 Score C215 items | $6.22 | $4.78 | Smart & Final · 23% |
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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