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Food Lion vs Acme Markets: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 17% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Acme Markets.

The breakdown — 6,534 products compared

  • Food Lion: cheaper on 5,042 items — overall winner on average price
  • Acme Markets: beats Food Lion on 930 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 562 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.78 at Food Lion vs $5.76 at Acme Markets
  • Basket savings: save about $19.60 on a 20-item basket at Food Lion (98¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 98¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Food Lion: cheaper on frozen (27%), fresh produce (23%), ready meals (22%), meat (21%), pantry (17%), beverages (16%), dairy (15%), snacks (14%), bakery (9%)

Food Lion comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Food Lion

Ingredient score C
Slim Jim Giant Smoked Jerky Sticks Original Flavor 6g Protein Per Serving 0.97 oz 0.97 oz

Slim Jim Giant Smoked Jerky Sticks Original Flavor 6g Protein Per Serving 0.97 oz 0.97 oz

$1.00Food Lion
$2.00Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Fruit Splash Strawberry Ginger Ale Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Canada Dry Fruit Splash Strawberry Ginger Ale Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
7Up Zero Sugar Lime Lemon Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

7Up Zero Sugar Lime Lemon Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
A&W Root Beer Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

A&W Root Beer Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score B
7UP Shirley Temple Soda Cans - 12-12 Oz

7UP Shirley Temple Soda Cans - 12-12 Oz

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Acme Markets
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Fruit Splash Strawberry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar Soda 12 fl oz Cans 12 Pack 12 fl oz

Canada Dry Fruit Splash Strawberry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar Soda 12 fl oz Cans 12 Pack 12 fl oz

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Acme Markets

Cheaper in Acme Markets

Ingredient score C
El Monterey Signature Meat Lovers Egg Sausage Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Burritos 8 Count - 36 Oz

El Monterey Signature Meat Lovers Egg Sausage Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Burritos 8 Count - 36 Oz

$5.44Acme Markets
$10.49Food Lion
Ingredient score C
Tastykake Pecan Swirls - 6oz/6ct: Cinnamon Filling, Bakery Size Regular

Tastykake Pecan Swirls - 6oz/6ct: Cinnamon Filling, Bakery Size Regular

$1.50Acme Markets
$2.79Food Lion
Ingredient score B
TAZO Green Tea Matcha Latte Concentrate, Sweetened with Notes of Honeydew Melon & Tropical Fruit, 32oz Carton

TAZO Green Tea Matcha Latte Concentrate, Sweetened with Notes of Honeydew Melon & Tropical Fruit, 32oz Carton

$3.99Acme Markets
$6.99Food Lion
Ingredient score AB
Tazo Classic Chai Latte Black Tea Concentrate

Tazo Classic Chai Latte Black Tea Concentrate

$3.99Acme Markets
$6.99Food Lion
Ingredient score C
SKITTLES POP'D Sour Freeze Dried Candy - 5.5 oz Bag

SKITTLES POP'D Sour Freeze Dried Candy - 5.5 oz Bag

$3.99Acme Markets
$6.99Food Lion
Ingredient score C
Skittles Pop'd Originals Freeze Dried Candy 5.5 oz Resealable Candy Bag 5.5 oz

Skittles Pop'd Originals Freeze Dried Candy 5.5 oz Resealable Candy Bag 5.5 oz

$3.99Acme Markets
$6.99Food Lion

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