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As of November 11, 2026, Tops Markets is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Tops Markets than at Jewel-Osco.
Tops Markets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 34¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jewel-OscoAunt Bessie's Premium Hand Cleaned Pork Chitterlings In Water$19.99 vs $32.09 at Tops Markets — save $12.10
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsGorton's Classic Breaded Fish Sticks - 90 ct Frozen$9.59 vs $18.99 at Jewel-Osco — save $9.40
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jewel-Osco and Tops Markets.
| Product | Jewel-Osco | Tops Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.99 | $2.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.99 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $4.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $11.59 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.09 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $2.59 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $3.19 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $5.99 | $3.29 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.79 | $3.79 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.79 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $3.50 | $5.09 |
| Total | $70.47 | $64.35 |
Tops Markets is $6.12 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jewel-Osco | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce29 items | $4.48 | $3.90 | Tops Markets · 13% |
| Frozen143 items | $6.53 | $5.70 | Tops Markets · 13% |
| Snacks932 items | $5.83 | $5.18 | Tops Markets · 11% |
| Ready meals844 items | $5.26 | $4.89 | Tops Markets · 7% |
| Dairy302 items | $4.74 | $4.47 | Tops Markets · 6% |
| Beverages905 items | $6.14 | $5.85 | Tops Markets · 5% |
| Pantry1,078 items | $4.56 | $4.39 | Tops Markets · 4% |
| Bakery224 items | $5.08 | $4.91 | Tops Markets · 3% |
| Meat248 items | $6.13 | $6.23 | Jewel-Osco · 1% |
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 | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3957 items | $2.23 | $2.09 | Tops Markets · 7% |
| $3 to $103,478 items | $5.52 | $5.20 | Tops Markets · 6% |
| Over $10291 items | $14.61 | $13.46 | Tops Markets · 8% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jewel-Osco | Tops Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A684 items | $5.12 | $4.99 | Tops Markets · 2% |
 Score AB901 items | $5.40 | $5.06 | Tops Markets · 6% |
 Score B1,558 items | $5.28 | $4.89 | Tops Markets · 7% |
 Score C1,583 items | $5.69 | $5.32 | Tops Markets · 7% |
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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