H-E-B vs Publix

H-E-B vs Publix at a glance

• H-E-B is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), H-E-B is 24% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $48.75 at H-E-B and $66.69 at Publix.

How far apart H-E-B and Publix prices are

• Within 10%: 411 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,885 items
• More than 25% apart: 2,400 items
• Typical gap: 25.3% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at H-E-BJack Links Beef Jerky Teriyaki 8 ounces$12.28 vs $20.99 at Publix — save $8.71

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  Biggest saving at Publixsmartwater Alkaline With Antioxidant Ionized Electrolyte Vapor-Distilled Water Bottles$17.39 vs $22.98 at H-E-B — save $5.59

The same basket at H-E-B and Publix

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at H-E-B and Publix.

H-E-B is $17.94 cheaper on this basket.

H-E-B vs Publix prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

H-E-B vs Publix on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: H-E-B vs Publix

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	H-E-B	Publix	CheaperGap
Score A653 items	$4.38	$5.66	H-E-B · 23%
Score AB1,245 items	$4.67	$6.14	H-E-B · 24%
Score B1,485 items	$4.58	$6.02	H-E-B · 24%
Score C1,321 items	$4.40	$6.06	H-E-B · 27%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.

How the H-E-B vs Publix price gap has changed

On Oct 16: H-E-B 25% cheaper. On Nov 11: H-E-B 25% cheaper. Each point is one price update (9 so far).