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Food Lion vs Fred Meyer: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Fred Meyer.

The breakdown — 4,229 products compared

  • Food Lion: cheaper on 2,386 items — overall winner on average price
  • Fred Meyer: beats Food Lion on 1,340 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 503 items

Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.20 at Food Lion vs $5.48 at Fred Meyer
  • Basket savings: save about $5.60 on a 20-item basket at Food Lion (28¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 28¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Food Lion: cheaper on fresh produce (12%), frozen (10%), snacks (6%), dairy (6%), beverages (5%), pantry (5%), ready meals (5%), meat (5%), baby foods (3%), bakery (2%)

Food Lion comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Food Lion

Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Soda Cans

Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Soda Cans

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Fred Meyer
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
$11.99Fred Meyer
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
$11.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Soda Cans

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Soda Cans

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
7Up Lime Lemon Caffeine Free Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

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

$6.00Food Lion
$11.99Fred Meyer
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
$11.99Fred Meyer

Cheaper in Fred Meyer

Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.89Food Lion
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.89Food Lion
Ingredient score B
Betty Crocker Favorites Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

Betty Crocker Favorites Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.89Food Lion
Ingredient score AB
Cacique Queso Fresco Cheese 10 oz

Cacique Queso Fresco Cheese 10 oz

$3.00Fred Meyer
$5.49Food Lion
Ingredient score AB
Gatorade Lower Sugar Fruit Punch Sports Drink Multipack Bottles

Gatorade Lower Sugar Fruit Punch Sports Drink Multipack Bottles

$4.00Fred Meyer
$6.99Food Lion
Ingredient score B
Bodyarmor Sour Watermelon Sports Drink Bottle

Bodyarmor Sour Watermelon Sports Drink Bottle

$0.88Fred Meyer
$1.50Food Lion

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