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As of November 11, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Tops Markets.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 78¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionCafé Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee, Dark Roast$16.99 vs $25.69 at Tops Markets — save $8.70
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsFrito-Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack Snack Chips Multipack - 28 Count$10.69 vs $17.99 at Food Lion — save $7.30
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Tops Markets.
| Product | Food Lion | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.49 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.29 | $4.29 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $4.99 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.59 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $3.19 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.49 | $8.09 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.59 | $3.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.50 | $4.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.49 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.25 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $5.09 |
| Total | $58.14 | $66.75 |
Food Lion is $8.61 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce31 items | $2.69 | $3.69 | Food Lion · 27% |
| Meat255 items | $4.92 | $6.38 | Food Lion · 23% |
| Ready meals934 items | $3.63 | $4.58 | Food Lion · 21% |
| Bakery195 items | $3.91 | $4.69 | Food Lion · 17% |
| Dairy260 items | $3.77 | $4.43 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Frozen41 items | $4.43 | $5.20 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Pantry949 items | $3.51 | $4.13 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Beverages601 items | $5.95 | $6.86 | Food Lion · 13% |
| Snacks747 items | $4.50 | $4.96 | Food Lion · 9% |
| Baby food109 items | $3.48 | $3.66 | Food Lion · 5% |
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 | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,252 items | $1.89 | $2.22 | Food Lion · 15% |
| $3 to $102,698 items | $4.59 | $5.54 | Food Lion · 17% |
| Over $10226 items | $13.88 | $15.24 | Food Lion · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A495 items | $3.60 | $4.12 | Food Lion · 13% |
 Score AB762 items | $4.04 | $4.74 | Food Lion · 15% |
 Score B1,342 items | $4.40 | $5.08 | Food Lion · 13% |
 Score C1,577 items | $4.52 | $5.51 | Food Lion · 18% |
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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