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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Fry's Food.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 28¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Fry's FoodChanterelle Mushrooms$19.99 vs $39.00 at Central Market — save $19.01
Biggest saving at Central MarketLamb Loin Chops$6.99 vs $12.23 at Fry's Food — save $5.24
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Fry's Food and Central Market.
| Product | Fry's Food | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.39 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.79 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.33 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.79 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.79 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.00 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $1.99 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.49 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $1.99 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.99 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.99 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.99 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $2.99 | $2.46 |
| Total | $57.01 | $52.77 |
Central Market is $4.24 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Fry's Food | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce80 items | $2.30 | $2.80 | Fry's Food · 18% |
| Meat45 items | $7.36 | $6.59 | Central Market · 11% |
| Baby food36 items | $5.86 | $5.26 | Central Market · 10% |
| Bakery54 items | $5.95 | $5.36 | Central Market · 10% |
| Pantry217 items | $5.28 | $4.84 | Central Market · 8% |
| Ready meals73 items | $5.52 | $5.20 | Central Market · 6% |
| Dairy108 items | $5.59 | $5.41 | Central Market · 3% |
| Snacks100 items | $5.15 | $4.98 | Central Market · 3% |
| Beverages116 items | $5.12 | $5.06 | Central Market · 1% |
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 | Fry's Food | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3207 items | $2.04 | $1.98 | Central Market · 3% |
| $3 to $10610 items | $5.67 | $5.28 | Central Market · 7% |
| Over $1041 items | $15.07 | $15.19 | Fry's Food · 1% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Fry's Food | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A263 items | $4.58 | $4.50 | Central Market · 2% |
 Score AB273 items | $5.44 | $5.02 | Central Market · 8% |
 Score B213 items | $5.37 | $5.16 | Central Market · 4% |
 Score C109 items | $6.10 | $5.53 | Central Market · 9% |
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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