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As of November 11, 2026, Shop Smart is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Shop Smart than at Carrs.
Shop Smart wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 5¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at CarrsFolgers Classic Roast Coffee, Keurig K-Cup Pods, Limited-Edition America's 250th Anniversary$6.99 vs $13.19 at Shop Smart — save $6.20
Biggest saving at Shop SmartLa Tourangelle Oil Avocado - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$12.19 vs $23.99 at Carrs — save $11.80
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Carrs and Shop Smart.
| Product | Carrs | Shop Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $4.79 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $5.29 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $1.99 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $7.49 | $7.39 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $14.99 | $13.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $7.49 | $8.39 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $3.00 | $2.50 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $9.49 | $9.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $6.99 | $6.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $6.79 | $5.19 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $5.49 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.49 | $3.50 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.99 | $6.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.79 | $1.65 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $6.29 |
| Total | $88.27 | $86.93 |
Shop Smart is $1.34 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Carrs | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery143 items | $6.42 | $5.65 | Shop Smart · 12% |
| Meat117 items | $6.60 | $7.20 | Carrs · 8% |
| Beverages726 items | $6.33 | $5.90 | Shop Smart · 7% |
| Pantry794 items | $5.35 | $5.77 | Carrs · 7% |
| Snacks566 items | $6.08 | $5.86 | Shop Smart · 4% |
| Dairy201 items | $5.06 | $5.23 | Carrs · 3% |
| Frozen159 items | $7.39 | $7.13 | Shop Smart · 3% |
| Ready meals579 items | $5.82 | $5.75 | Shop Smart · 1% |
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 | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3479 items | $2.09 | $2.36 | Carrs · 12% |
| $3 to $102,575 items | $5.79 | $5.78 | Same |
| Over $10279 items | $13.99 | $13.11 | Shop Smart · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Carrs | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A593 items | $5.94 | $6.08 | Carrs · 2% |
 Score AB736 items | $6.07 | $6.14 | Carrs · 1% |
 Score B993 items | $5.60 | $5.42 | Shop Smart · 3% |
 Score C1,011 items | $6.20 | $6.10 | Shop Smart · 2% |
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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