Compare stores
As of October 20, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Metro Market.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 20¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jay CSimilac 0-12 Months Alimentum Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder 12.1 Ounces$46.99 vs $56.99 at Metro Market — save $10.00
Biggest saving at Metro MarketBubba Burger Smashed Original Beef Burgers 8 ea$10.00 vs $18.39 at Jay C — save $8.39
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jay C and Metro Market.
| Product | Jay C | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.99 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.64 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $1.99 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.29 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.29 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.99 | $8.99 |
| Birds Eye Broccoli Florets 10.8 Oz | $1.67 | $2.39 |
| Total | $51.48 | $53.62 |
Jay C is $2.14 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jay C | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby food278 items | $8.28 | $8.86 | Jay C · 7% |
| Frozen305 items | $5.21 | $5.47 | Jay C · 5% |
| Pantry1,673 items | $3.83 | $4.04 | Jay C · 5% |
| Bakery546 items | $4.67 | $4.85 | Jay C · 4% |
| Dairy765 items | $4.27 | $4.45 | Jay C · 4% |
| Fresh produce238 items | $3.70 | $3.55 | Metro Market · 4% |
| Ready meals1,065 items | $4.77 | $4.97 | Jay C · 4% |
| Snacks1,447 items | $5.26 | $5.46 | Jay C · 4% |
| Beverages1,988 items | $7.04 | $7.23 | Jay C · 3% |
| Meat575 items | $7.71 | $7.88 | Jay C · 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 | Jay C | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,558 items | $2.09 | $2.17 | Jay C · 4% |
| $3 to $105,437 items | $5.30 | $5.53 | Jay C · 4% |
| Over $10916 items | $15.41 | $15.80 | Jay C · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jay C | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A1,795 items | $4.71 | $4.86 | Jay C · 3% |
 Score AB1,909 items | $4.90 | $5.11 | Jay C · 4% |
 Score B2,486 items | $5.09 | $5.30 | Jay C · 4% |
 Score C2,721 items | $6.56 | $6.77 | Jay C · 3% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
We are independent — stores don't pay us for placement.
All images, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.