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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Schnucks.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 52¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Central MarketHeron Point Seafood Lump Crab Meat$12.99 vs $19.99 at Schnucks — save $7.00
Biggest saving at SchnucksAndersons Pure Syrup Maple - 32 Fl. Oz.$20.99 vs $29.99 at Central Market — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Central Market and Schnucks.
| Product | Central Market | Schnucks |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.94 | $3.49 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.67 | $3.99 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.89 | $5.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.52 | $1.79 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.77 | $4.19 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.42 | $7.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $3.79 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $2.96 | $3.79 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.47 | $2.50 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $1.98 | $2.69 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.47 | $2.50 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.52 | $3.99 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $4.87 | $4.99 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $4.87 | $4.99 |
| Impossible Foods Beef, Ground 12 Oz | $6.78 | $8.99 |
| Total | $57.09 | $65.07 |
Central Market is $7.98 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Central Market | Schnucks | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat36 items | $5.83 | $7.33 | Central Market · 20% |
| Baby food45 items | $3.11 | $3.66 | Central Market · 15% |
| Dairy51 items | $4.15 | $4.86 | Central Market · 15% |
| Bakery39 items | $4.51 | $5.17 | Central Market · 13% |
| Pantry306 items | $4.54 | $5.21 | Central Market · 13% |
| Fresh produce86 items | $2.42 | $2.72 | Central Market · 11% |
| Beverages56 items | $5.44 | $5.78 | Central Market · 6% |
| Snacks69 items | $4.23 | $4.43 | Central Market · 5% |
| Frozen44 items | $5.90 | $6.07 | Central Market · 3% |
| Ready meals99 items | $5.21 | $5.36 | Central Market · 3% |
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 | Central Market | Schnucks | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3232 items | $1.96 | $2.31 | Central Market · 15% |
| $3 to $10582 items | $5.03 | $5.61 | Central Market · 10% |
| Over $1030 items | $13.10 | $13.55 | Central Market · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Central Market | Schnucks | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A271 items | $4.26 | $4.58 | Central Market · 7% |
 Score AB231 items | $4.84 | $5.42 | Central Market · 11% |
 Score B207 items | $4.23 | $4.75 | Central Market · 11% |
 Score C135 items | $4.62 | $5.42 | Central Market · 15% |
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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