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As of November 11, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Tops Markets.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 56¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jay CCafé Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee, Dark Roast$15.99 vs $25.69 at Tops Markets — save $9.70
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsFolgers Half Caff Medium Roast Coffee$9.09 vs $15.99 at Jay C — save $6.90
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jay C and Tops Markets.
| Product | Jay C | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.50 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.49 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.00 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.99 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.39 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $0.88 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.59 | $5.09 |
| Birds Eye Broccoli Florets 10.8 Oz | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Total | $60.17 | $61.85 |
Jay C is $1.68 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jay C | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat180 items | $5.18 | $6.47 | Jay C · 20% |
| Ready meals461 items | $4.17 | $4.97 | Jay C · 16% |
| Bakery165 items | $4.08 | $4.72 | Jay C · 14% |
| Pantry603 items | $3.34 | $3.89 | Jay C · 14% |
| Dairy219 items | $3.78 | $4.31 | Jay C · 12% |
| Beverages670 items | $5.92 | $6.34 | Jay C · 7% |
| Baby food89 items | $5.20 | $5.56 | Jay C · 6% |
| Snacks446 items | $4.85 | $5.18 | Jay C · 6% |
| Frozen83 items | $5.83 | $5.99 | Jay C · 3% |
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 | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3824 items | $1.90 | $2.21 | Jay C · 14% |
| $3 to $101,936 items | $4.84 | $5.47 | Jay C · 12% |
| Over $10187 items | $14.09 | $14.95 | Jay C · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jay C | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A413 items | $3.82 | $4.29 | Jay C · 11% |
 Score AB617 items | $4.19 | $4.70 | Jay C · 11% |
 Score B917 items | $4.51 | $5.02 | Jay C · 10% |
 Score C1,000 items | $5.26 | $5.94 | Jay C · 11% |
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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