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As of November 11, 2026, Macey's is cheaper. You'd pay about 20% less for the same groceries at Macey's than at Shop Smart.
Macey's wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.19 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Macey'sMira Lax Laxative, Osmotic, Powder For Solution, Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Unflavored 8.3 Oz$18.29 vs $25.99 at Shop Smart — save $7.70
Biggest saving at Shop SmartClaritin Indoor & Outdoor Allergies, 24 Hour, 10 mg, Liquid-Filled Capsules$18.49 vs $25.29 at Macey's — save $6.80
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Macey's and Shop Smart.
| Product | Macey's | Shop Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.19 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $5.29 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.99 | $7.39 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.79 | $2.39 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.49 | $2.59 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $13.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.39 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $2.49 | $1.95 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.49 | $2.50 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.49 | $5.19 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.39 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.99 | $3.50 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.29 | $6.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.65 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.99 | $6.29 |
| Total | $61.05 | $76.09 |
Macey's is $15.04 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Macey's | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce83 items | $2.50 | $4.47 | Macey's · 44% |
| Pantry1,055 items | $4.39 | $5.72 | Macey's · 23% |
| Ready meals718 items | $4.30 | $5.41 | Macey's · 21% |
| Meat172 items | $5.52 | $6.97 | Macey's · 21% |
| Dairy251 items | $4.22 | $5.24 | Macey's · 20% |
| Bakery160 items | $4.74 | $5.67 | Macey's · 17% |
| Beverages782 items | $5.11 | $6.15 | Macey's · 17% |
| Snacks619 items | $4.55 | $5.50 | Macey's · 17% |
| Baby food59 items | $2.72 | $3.17 | Macey's · 14% |
| Frozen119 items | $6.48 | $7.53 | Macey's · 14% |
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 | Macey's | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3975 items | $1.91 | $2.51 | Macey's · 24% |
| $3 to $102,884 items | $4.89 | $6.15 | Macey's · 21% |
| Over $10306 items | $12.20 | $14.62 | Macey's · 17% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Macey's | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A801 items | $4.46 | $5.84 | Macey's · 24% |
 Score AB909 items | $4.75 | $5.81 | Macey's · 18% |
 Score B1,183 items | $4.54 | $5.58 | Macey's · 19% |
 Score C1,272 items | $5.05 | $6.37 | Macey's · 21% |
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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