Kroger vs Publix

Kroger vs Publix at a glance

• Kroger is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Kroger is 16% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $56.42 at Kroger and $67.91 at Publix.

How far apart Kroger and Publix prices are

• Within 10%: 1,218 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,709 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,319 items
• Typical gap: 18.8% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at KrogerGreen Mountain Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee 32 Pack$20.99 vs $35.49 at Publix — save $14.50

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  Biggest saving at PublixLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Lemon Lime Drink Mix Packets$12.69 vs $22.99 at Kroger — save $10.30

The same basket at Kroger and Publix

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Kroger and Publix.

Kroger is $11.49 cheaper on this basket.

Kroger vs Publix prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Kroger vs Publix on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Kroger vs Publix

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Kroger	Publix	CheaperGap
Score A613 items	$5.13	$6.05	Kroger · 15%
Score AB1,140 items	$5.24	$6.24	Kroger · 16%
Score B1,265 items	$5.28	$6.27	Kroger · 16%
Score C1,261 items	$6.25	$7.56	Kroger · 17%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.

How the Kroger vs Publix price gap has changed

On Oct 16: Kroger 16% cheaper. On Nov 11: Kroger 16% cheaper. Each point is one price update (9 so far).