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As of November 11, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 18% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Ingles.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 86¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 25.29 Ounces$10.99 vs $19.98 at Ingles — save $8.99
Biggest saving at InglesEnfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Baby Formula with Iron Lactose Free Colic Relief From Cow's Milk Allergy Starts in 24 Hours Brain Building Dha Probiotic Lgg for Immune Support 12.6 oz Can$48.98 vs $52.99 at Food Lion — save $4.01
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Ingles.
| Product | Food Lion | Ingles |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.98 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.28 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.29 | $5.48 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.69 | $1.38 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $11.98 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $4.99 | $6.98 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.59 | $5.29 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.49 | $7.47 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.59 | $4.98 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.50 | $4.18 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $3.98 |
| CHIPS AHOY! Original Chocolate Chip Cookies - 18.2 Oz | $5.79 | $6.98 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.25 | $1.28 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $4.68 |
| Total | $61.34 | $73.92 |
Food Lion is $12.58 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals631 items | $3.79 | $4.93 | Food Lion · 23% |
| Frozen34 items | $3.40 | $4.30 | Food Lion · 21% |
| Dairy267 items | $4.04 | $5.08 | Food Lion · 20% |
| Meat346 items | $5.25 | $6.47 | Food Lion · 19% |
| Beverages314 items | $4.59 | $5.58 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Fresh produce50 items | $2.71 | $3.32 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Pantry837 items | $3.40 | $4.11 | Food Lion · 17% |
| Snacks292 items | $4.16 | $5.00 | Food Lion · 17% |
| Bakery296 items | $4.37 | $4.90 | Food Lion · 11% |
| Baby food172 items | $3.59 | $3.66 | Food Lion · 2% |
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 | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,103 items | $1.84 | $2.25 | Food Lion · 18% |
| $3 to $102,027 items | $4.66 | $5.70 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Over $10120 items | $12.63 | $14.59 | Food Lion · 13% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A456 items | $3.44 | $4.04 | Food Lion · 15% |
 Score AB641 items | $3.85 | $4.64 | Food Lion · 17% |
 Score B895 items | $4.02 | $4.85 | Food Lion · 17% |
 Score C1,258 items | $4.26 | $5.28 | Food Lion · 19% |
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 17% cheaper. On Nov 11: Food Lion 18% 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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