Carrs vs FoodMaxx

Carrs vs FoodMaxx at a glance

• FoodMaxx is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), FoodMaxx is 18% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $65.81 at FoodMaxx and $86.77 at Carrs.

How far apart Carrs and FoodMaxx prices are

• Within 10%: 663 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,660 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,487 items
• Typical gap: 21.1% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at CarrsPompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil Easy Squeeze 25.4 Ounces$17.99 vs $28.69 at FoodMaxx — save $10.70

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  Biggest saving at FoodMaxxThe Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32 Count$13.99 vs $22.99 at Carrs — save $9.00

The same basket at Carrs and FoodMaxx

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

FoodMaxx is $20.96 cheaper on this basket.

Carrs vs FoodMaxx prices by aisle

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

Carrs vs FoodMaxx 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: Carrs vs FoodMaxx

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

Ingredient score	Carrs	FoodMaxx	CheaperGap
Score A559 items	$5.86	$4.76	FoodMaxx · 19%
Score AB881 items	$6.50	$5.38	FoodMaxx · 17%
Score B1,285 items	$6.13	$5.01	FoodMaxx · 18%
Score C1,274 items	$7.14	$5.77	FoodMaxx · 19%

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