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As of October 20, 2026, Stop & Shop is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Stop & Shop than at Foodtown.
Stop & Shop wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 46¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at FoodtownFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 50.7 Ounces$15.99 vs $27.99 at Stop & Shop — save $12.00
Biggest saving at Stop & ShopCalifornia Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$15.39 vs $29.99 at Foodtown — save $14.60
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Foodtown and Stop & Shop.
| Product | Foodtown | Stop & Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.33 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $2.99 | $3.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $2.39 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.49 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $3.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.50 | $1.39 |
| General Mills Cocoa Puffs Cereal | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.99 | $3.79 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $6.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.25 | $1.19 |
| Total | $57.40 | $49.96 |
Stop & Shop is $7.44 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Foodtown | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals1,096 items | $5.38 | $4.47 | Stop & Shop · 17% |
| Dairy657 items | $5.51 | $4.91 | Stop & Shop · 11% |
| Meat362 items | $7.13 | $6.55 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Pantry1,510 items | $5.17 | $4.77 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Snacks1,323 items | $5.27 | $4.87 | Stop & Shop · 7% |
| Fresh produce30 items | $4.34 | $4.08 | Stop & Shop · 6% |
| Frozen55 items | $7.78 | $7.38 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
| Beverages1,027 items | $6.59 | $6.34 | Stop & Shop · 4% |
| Baby food122 items | $5.13 | $5.03 | Stop & Shop · 2% |
| Bakery321 items | $5.24 | $5.16 | Stop & Shop · 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 | Foodtown | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,513 items | $2.26 | $2.06 | Stop & Shop · 9% |
| $3 to $104,562 items | $5.74 | $5.27 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
| Over $10507 items | $15.38 | $14.19 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Foodtown | Stop & Shop | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,043 items | $5.71 | $5.41 | Stop & Shop · 5% |
 Score AB1,581 items | $5.41 | $4.98 | Stop & Shop · 8% |
 Score B1,993 items | $5.32 | $4.87 | Stop & Shop · 9% |
 Score C1,965 items | $6.26 | $5.66 | Stop & Shop · 10% |
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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