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As of October 20, 2026, Gerbes is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Gerbes than at Mariano's.
Gerbes wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 41¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Mariano'sPeet's Coffee Big Bang Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$24.99 vs $31.99 at Gerbes — save $7.00
Biggest saving at GerbesKroger 73% Lean 100% Pure Beef Quarter Pound Burgers BIG Deal!$15.00 vs $30.00 at Mariano's — save $15.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Mariano's and Gerbes.
| Product | Mariano's | Gerbes |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.59 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.39 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.39 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.39 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.89 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.19 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.69 | $3.49 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.99 | $11.99 |
| Total | $60.34 | $56.74 |
Gerbes is $3.60 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Mariano's | Gerbes | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals1,166 items | $5.16 | $4.63 | Gerbes · 10% |
| Frozen335 items | $5.81 | $5.31 | Gerbes · 9% |
| Snacks1,449 items | $6.02 | $5.48 | Gerbes · 9% |
| Dairy928 items | $4.92 | $4.55 | Gerbes · 8% |
| Pantry1,934 items | $4.51 | $4.14 | Gerbes · 8% |
| Beverages2,289 items | $7.37 | $6.97 | Gerbes · 6% |
| Bakery456 items | $5.52 | $5.30 | Gerbes · 4% |
| Meat741 items | $7.88 | $7.52 | Gerbes · 4% |
| Baby food280 items | $10.24 | $9.95 | Gerbes · 3% |
| Fresh produce225 items | $3.59 | $3.63 | Mariano's · 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 | Mariano's | Gerbes | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,450 items | $2.23 | $2.02 | Gerbes · 9% |
| $3 to $106,324 items | $5.74 | $5.31 | Gerbes · 7% |
| Over $101,067 items | $16.26 | $15.50 | Gerbes · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Mariano's | Gerbes | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A2,084 items | $5.19 | $4.92 | Gerbes · 5% |
 Score AB2,258 items | $5.44 | $5.02 | Gerbes · 8% |
 Score B2,596 items | $5.68 | $5.24 | Gerbes · 8% |
 Score C2,903 items | $7.33 | $6.86 | Gerbes · 6% |
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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