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As of November 11, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Market Basket.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 50¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jay CBlack Rifle Coffee Company Just Black Medium Roast Ground Coffee$12.99 vs $22.04 at Market Basket — save $9.05
Biggest saving at Market BasketA&W Root Beer Float Soda - 12 pk$7.49 vs $11.99 at Jay C — save $4.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jay C and Market Basket.
| Product | Jay C | Market Basket |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.35 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.89 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.83 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $6.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.50 | $4.82 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $10.07 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.49 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.00 | $3.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.99 | $2.61 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $4.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.39 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $0.88 | $1.29 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.59 | $4.61 |
| Birds Eye Broccoli Florets 10.8 Oz | $2.29 | $2.89 |
| Total | $60.17 | $62.60 |
Jay C is $2.43 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jay C | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat148 items | $4.83 | $6.20 | Jay C · 22% |
| Frozen71 items | $5.23 | $5.98 | Jay C · 13% |
| Dairy250 items | $4.00 | $4.54 | Jay C · 12% |
| Ready meals456 items | $3.99 | $4.56 | Jay C · 12% |
| Pantry668 items | $3.37 | $3.78 | Jay C · 11% |
| Snacks424 items | $4.74 | $5.28 | Jay C · 10% |
| Baby food75 items | $6.15 | $6.76 | Jay C · 9% |
| Bakery211 items | $4.15 | $4.50 | Jay C · 8% |
| Beverages712 items | $5.92 | $6.26 | Jay C · 5% |
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 | Jay C | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3876 items | $1.96 | $2.18 | Jay C · 10% |
| $3 to $101,978 items | $4.82 | $5.38 | Jay C · 10% |
| Over $10189 items | $13.70 | $14.87 | Jay C · 8% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jay C | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A433 items | $3.79 | $4.31 | Jay C · 12% |
 Score AB535 items | $4.15 | $4.67 | Jay C · 11% |
 Score B945 items | $4.48 | $4.97 | Jay C · 10% |
 Score C1,130 items | $5.08 | $5.57 | Jay C · 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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