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As of October 20, 2026, Metro Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 12% less for the same groceries at Metro Market than at Ingles.
Metro Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 64¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at InglesSimilac Infant Formula, With Iron, Milk Based Powder, 0 12 Months 13.1 Oz$35.48 vs $44.99 at Metro Market — save $9.51
Biggest saving at Metro MarketFrito-Lay Flavor Mix Variety Pack Snack Chips Multipack - 42 Count$19.99 vs $27.79 at Ingles — save $7.80
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Ingles and Metro Market.
| Product | Ingles | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.28 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.18 | $4.49 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $4.28 | $4.69 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.28 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.78 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.78 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.98 | $4.29 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.00 | $2.99 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.98 | $11.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.78 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.98 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.98 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.48 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.18 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.48 | $8.99 |
| Total | $79.42 | $69.55 |
Metro Market is $9.87 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Ingles | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce59 items | $2.80 | $2.00 | Metro Market · 29% |
| Ready meals389 items | $5.42 | $4.57 | Metro Market · 16% |
| Meat174 items | $7.68 | $6.55 | Metro Market · 15% |
| Frozen65 items | $6.43 | $5.53 | Metro Market · 14% |
| Snacks117 items | $5.62 | $4.86 | Metro Market · 14% |
| Dairy239 items | $5.01 | $4.34 | Metro Market · 13% |
| Pantry468 items | $4.32 | $3.78 | Metro Market · 12% |
| Bakery160 items | $4.96 | $4.50 | Metro Market · 9% |
| Baby food139 items | $4.56 | $4.84 | Ingles · 6% |
| Beverages49 items | $5.54 | $5.42 | Metro Market · 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 | Ingles | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3509 items | $2.25 | $1.84 | Metro Market · 19% |
| $3 to $101,267 items | $5.66 | $4.95 | Metro Market · 13% |
| Over $1089 items | $14.73 | $14.08 | Metro Market · 4% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Ingles | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A315 items | $4.04 | $3.52 | Metro Market · 13% |
 Score AB399 items | $5.04 | $4.51 | Metro Market · 10% |
 Score B532 items | $5.30 | $4.63 | Metro Market · 13% |
 Score C619 items | $5.71 | $4.99 | Metro Market · 13% |
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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