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Fry's Food vs Hy-Vee: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Fry's Food is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 1% less for the same groceries at Fry's Food than at Hy-Vee.

The breakdown — 6,252 products compared

  • Fry's Food: cheaper on 2,621 items — overall winner on average price
  • Hy-Vee: beats Fry's Food on 2,903 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 728 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.63 at Fry's Food vs $5.69 at Hy-Vee
  • Basket savings: save about $1.20 on a 20-item basket at Fry's Food (6¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 6¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fry's Food: cheaper on fresh produce (25%), dairy (5%), meat (4%), pantry (3%), frozen (1%), beverages, ready meals
  • Hy-Vee: cheaper on baby foods (3%), bakery (1%), snacks (1%)

Compared across 10 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Fry's Food

Ingredient score B
Flrt Zero Sugar Guava Lava Energy Drink Can

Flrt Zero Sugar Guava Lava Energy Drink Can

$2.00Fry's Food
$4.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score C
La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte Can

La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Draft Latte Can

$2.50Fry's Food
$5.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score AB
Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

Marzetti Glaze for Strawberries 13.5 oz

$2.49Fry's Food
$4.98Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Mandarin Soda 12.5 oz

Jarritos Mandarin Soda 12.5 oz

$1.00Fry's Food
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Jarritos Pineapple Soda 12.5 oz

Jarritos Pineapple Soda 12.5 oz

$1.00Fry's Food
$2.00Hy-Vee
Ingredient score B
Flrt Zero Sugar Berry Tempting Energy Drink Can

Flrt Zero Sugar Berry Tempting Energy Drink Can

$2.00Fry's Food
$4.00Hy-Vee

Cheaper in Hy-Vee

Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Club and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Toast and Peanut Butter 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score C
Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice Cereal Cocoa Cereal 13 oz Box 13 oz

Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice Cereal Cocoa Cereal 13 oz Box 13 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score B
Core Power Protein Shake Chocolate 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

Core Power Protein Shake Chocolate 26g Bottle 14 fl oz 14 fl oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score B
Keebler Sandwich Crackers Cheese and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

Keebler Sandwich Crackers Cheese and Cheddar 8 Count 11 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score C
Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Chocolate Chip Chia 10 Count 7 oz

Nutri Grain Crunchy Bars Chocolate Chip Chia 10 Count 7 oz

$2.00Hy-Vee
$3.99Fry's Food

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