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As of November 11, 2026, Fareway is cheaper. You'd pay about 27% less for the same groceries at Fareway than at Shop Smart.
Fareway wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.54 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at FarewayMira Lax Laxative, Osmotic, Powder For Solution, Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Unflavored 8.3 Oz$14.99 vs $25.99 at Shop Smart — save $11.00
Biggest saving at Shop SmartHot Pockets Hickory Ham and Cheddar 4.5 oz$7.89 vs $14.84 at Fareway — save $6.95
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Fareway and Shop Smart.
| Product | Fareway | Shop Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $1.68 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $5.29 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $7.39 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.99 | $2.39 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.27 | $2.59 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $9.49 | $13.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.39 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.69 | $2.50 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $7.99 | $9.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.98 | $5.19 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.96 | $3.50 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $6.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.24 | $1.65 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.34 | $6.29 |
| Total | $63.07 | $83.63 |
Fareway is $20.56 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Fareway | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce59 items | $2.32 | $3.91 | Fareway · 41% |
| Dairy171 items | $3.67 | $5.33 | Fareway · 31% |
| Pantry792 items | $3.80 | $5.46 | Fareway · 30% |
| Ready meals516 items | $3.93 | $5.41 | Fareway · 27% |
| Meat119 items | $4.75 | $6.33 | Fareway · 25% |
| Snacks524 items | $4.13 | $5.51 | Fareway · 25% |
| Beverages629 items | $4.56 | $6.03 | Fareway · 24% |
| Baby food41 items | $2.63 | $3.41 | Fareway · 23% |
| Bakery131 items | $4.16 | $5.44 | Fareway · 23% |
| Frozen106 items | $5.80 | $7.50 | Fareway · 23% |
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 | Fareway | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3804 items | $1.84 | $2.50 | Fareway · 26% |
| $3 to $102,178 items | $4.52 | $6.18 | Fareway · 27% |
| Over $10161 items | $10.71 | $15.00 | Fareway · 29% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Fareway | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A543 items | $3.98 | $5.52 | Fareway · 28% |
 Score AB598 items | $4.14 | $5.70 | Fareway · 27% |
 Score B967 items | $4.05 | $5.38 | Fareway · 25% |
 Score C1,035 items | $4.35 | $6.07 | Fareway · 28% |
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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