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As of November 11, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Cub.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 69¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at CubHershey Assorted Halloween Candy Bulk Variety Bag 115 Count - 35.93 Oz$15.99 vs $21.99 at Food Lion — save $6.00
Biggest saving at Food LionJennie O Turkey Store Oven Ready Whole Turkey with Gravy Packet$29.99 vs $45.99 at Cub — save $16.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Cub and Food Lion.
| Product | Cub | Food Lion |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.49 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.79 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.79 | $5.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.49 | $2.84 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $8.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $6.49 | $4.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $4.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.59 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.79 | $2.50 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.50 | $3.00 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.25 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.59 | $4.19 |
| Total | $60.26 | $54.49 |
Food Lion is $5.77 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Cub | Food Lion | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce45 items | $4.69 | $3.53 | Food Lion · 25% |
| Meat451 items | $6.94 | $5.67 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Ready meals1,312 items | $4.67 | $3.95 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Pantry1,530 items | $4.74 | $4.04 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Dairy586 items | $4.78 | $4.22 | Food Lion · 12% |
| Beverages1,188 items | $6.85 | $6.08 | Food Lion · 11% |
| Frozen49 items | $6.59 | $6.04 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Bakery272 items | $4.68 | $4.33 | Food Lion · 7% |
| Baby food177 items | $4.49 | $4.20 | Food Lion · 6% |
| Snacks1,354 items | $5.21 | $4.88 | Food Lion · 6% |
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 | Cub | Food Lion | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,950 items | $2.33 | $2.03 | Food Lion · 13% |
| $3 to $104,622 items | $5.61 | $4.92 | Food Lion · 12% |
| Over $10555 items | $16.48 | $14.36 | Food Lion · 13% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Cub | Food Lion | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A848 items | $5.18 | $4.51 | Food Lion · 13% |
 Score AB1,497 items | $5.12 | $4.52 | Food Lion · 12% |
 Score B2,295 items | $5.56 | $4.91 | Food Lion · 12% |
 Score C2,487 items | $5.96 | $5.15 | Food Lion · 14% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
On Oct 16: Food Lion 10% cheaper. On Nov 11: Food Lion 13% cheaper. Each point is one price update (9 so far).
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
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