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As of November 11, 2026, Market Basket is cheaper. You'd pay about 18% less for the same groceries at Market Basket than at Carrs.
Market Basket wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.10 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at CarrsRed Bull Sugar Free 12 Pk Can Energy Drink 8.4 Ounces$22.99 vs $30.44 at Market Basket — save $7.45
Biggest saving at Market BasketDr Pepper Diet Soda Cans - 24-12 Fl. Oz.$11.99 vs $22.99 at Carrs — save $11.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Carrs and Market Basket.
| Product | Carrs | Market Basket |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $4.79 | $3.35 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.89 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.83 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $7.49 | $6.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.29 | $4.82 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $14.99 | $10.07 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $7.49 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $6.49 | $3.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $3.00 | $2.61 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $6.79 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $5.49 | $2.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.99 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.79 | $1.29 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $4.61 |
| Total | $83.57 | $62.70 |
Market Basket is $20.87 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Carrs | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry925 items | $4.95 | $3.93 | Market Basket · 21% |
| Beverages761 items | $7.35 | $5.85 | Market Basket · 20% |
| Frozen108 items | $7.17 | $5.76 | Market Basket · 20% |
| Ready meals798 items | $6.04 | $4.89 | Market Basket · 19% |
| Snacks646 items | $6.16 | $5.14 | Market Basket · 17% |
| Bakery177 items | $6.69 | $5.59 | Market Basket · 16% |
| Meat164 items | $6.83 | $6.07 | Market Basket · 11% |
| Dairy283 items | $5.40 | $4.90 | Market Basket · 9% |
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 | Carrs | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3746 items | $2.27 | $1.94 | Market Basket · 14% |
| $3 to $102,825 items | $6.08 | $4.97 | Market Basket · 18% |
| Over $10324 items | $15.08 | $12.28 | Market Basket · 19% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Carrs | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A544 items | $5.55 | $4.58 | Market Basket · 18% |
 Score AB650 items | $6.00 | $4.98 | Market Basket · 17% |
 Score B1,247 items | $5.87 | $4.91 | Market Basket · 16% |
 Score C1,454 items | $6.55 | $5.23 | Market Basket · 20% |
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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