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As of November 11, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 16% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Dierbergs.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 90¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionCalifornia Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$12.99 vs $25.75 at Dierbergs — save $12.76
Biggest saving at DierbergsFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 50.7 Ounces$11.19 vs $20.99 at Food Lion — save $9.80
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Dierbergs.
| Product | Food Lion | Dierbergs |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.47 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.69 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.29 | $7.49 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $2.84 | $4.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $9.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $4.99 | $7.83 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.59 | $2.56 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.33 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.59 | $2.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.50 | $4.24 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $4.24 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.49 | $3.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.25 | $1.67 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $5.36 |
| Total | $54.49 | $63.83 |
Food Lion is $9.34 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Dierbergs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce30 items | $2.97 | $3.96 | Food Lion · 25% |
| Frozen58 items | $3.86 | $5.16 | Food Lion · 25% |
| Meat306 items | $5.34 | $6.90 | Food Lion · 23% |
| Ready meals1,091 items | $3.78 | $4.83 | Food Lion · 22% |
| Dairy477 items | $3.89 | $4.87 | Food Lion · 20% |
| Pantry1,376 items | $3.86 | $4.59 | Food Lion · 16% |
| Baby food98 items | $3.76 | $4.42 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Bakery257 items | $4.47 | $5.20 | Food Lion · 14% |
| Beverages987 items | $5.87 | $6.76 | Food Lion · 13% |
| Snacks1,079 items | $4.60 | $5.29 | Food Lion · 13% |
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 | Food Lion | Dierbergs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,580 items | $1.92 | $2.32 | Food Lion · 17% |
| $3 to $103,903 items | $4.74 | $5.75 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Over $10398 items | $13.74 | $15.47 | Food Lion · 11% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Dierbergs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A720 items | $4.30 | $5.08 | Food Lion · 15% |
 Score AB1,308 items | $4.25 | $5.05 | Food Lion · 16% |
 Score B1,899 items | $4.64 | $5.54 | Food Lion · 16% |
 Score C1,954 items | $4.88 | $5.87 | Food Lion · 17% |
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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