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As of November 11, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 21% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Northgate Market.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.06 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionPediaSure Grow & Gain Chocolate Protein Shakes 6 Pack$14.99 vs $23.99 at Northgate Market — save $9.00
Biggest saving at Northgate MarketStarbucks French Roast Dark Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$16.79 vs $29.99 at Food Lion — save $13.20
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Northgate Market.
| Product | Food Lion | Northgate Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $1.88 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $1.19 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.29 | $5.87 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $11.54 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $4.99 | $9.59 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.59 | $5.15 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.49 | $7.55 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.50 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.59 | $4.79 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $3.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.49 | $5.24 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.25 | $1.79 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $6.83 |
| Gerber Crawler Lil' Crunchies Mild Cheddar Baked Grain Snack 1.48 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.67 |
| Total | $59.13 | $78.36 |
Food Lion is $19.23 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Northgate Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat35 items | $3.67 | $5.56 | Food Lion · 34% |
| Baby food44 items | $2.19 | $3.27 | Food Lion · 33% |
| Ready meals122 items | $3.11 | $4.44 | Food Lion · 30% |
| Dairy92 items | $3.93 | $5.10 | Food Lion · 23% |
| Snacks152 items | $3.78 | $4.83 | Food Lion · 22% |
| Beverages180 items | $5.36 | $6.55 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Pantry252 items | $3.58 | $4.36 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Bakery49 items | $4.20 | $5.03 | Food Lion · 17% |
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 | Northgate Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3329 items | $1.83 | $2.38 | Food Lion · 23% |
| $3 to $10577 items | $4.36 | $5.67 | Food Lion · 23% |
| Over $1042 items | $13.66 | $15.47 | Food Lion · 12% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Northgate Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A185 items | $3.49 | $4.11 | Food Lion · 15% |
 Score AB166 items | $3.65 | $4.74 | Food Lion · 23% |
 Score B283 items | $3.67 | $4.64 | Food Lion · 21% |
 Score C314 items | $4.47 | $5.87 | Food Lion · 24% |
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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