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As of November 11, 2026, Fareway is cheaper. You'd pay about 18% less for the same groceries at Fareway than at Jewel-Osco.
Fareway wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.02 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jewel-OscoBaby Back Pork Ribs$8.23 vs $14.97 at Fareway — save $6.74
Biggest saving at FarewayMonster Energy Ultra Variety Pack Liberty Sugar Free Energy Drink 12 Pack - 16 fl oz$17.76 vs $28.99 at Jewel-Osco — save $11.23
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jewel-Osco and Fareway.
| Product | Jewel-Osco | Fareway |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.99 | $1.68 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.99 | $0.77 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $4.27 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $9.49 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $3.98 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $2.69 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $5.99 | $3.98 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.48 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $2.96 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.79 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.79 | $1.24 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $3.50 | $4.34 |
| Total | $70.47 | $57.84 |
Fareway is $12.63 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jewel-Osco | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks1,014 items | $5.97 | $4.77 | Fareway · 20% |
| Ready meals765 items | $5.78 | $4.66 | Fareway · 19% |
| Dairy377 items | $5.22 | $4.29 | Fareway · 18% |
| Bakery312 items | $5.39 | $4.48 | Fareway · 17% |
| Beverages1,076 items | $6.69 | $5.52 | Fareway · 17% |
| Frozen214 items | $6.61 | $5.47 | Fareway · 17% |
| Pantry1,176 items | $4.74 | $4.01 | Fareway · 15% |
| Meat199 items | $6.31 | $5.74 | Fareway · 9% |
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 | Jewel-Osco | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,059 items | $2.33 | $1.99 | Fareway · 15% |
| $3 to $103,746 items | $5.81 | $4.80 | Fareway · 17% |
| Over $10375 items | $14.93 | $11.99 | Fareway · 20% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jewel-Osco | Fareway | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A665 items | $5.37 | $4.52 | Fareway · 16% |
 Score AB1,077 items | $5.76 | $4.80 | Fareway · 17% |
 Score B1,760 items | $5.64 | $4.62 | Fareway · 18% |
 Score C1,678 items | $6.04 | $4.93 | Fareway · 18% |
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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