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As of November 11, 2026, United Supermarkets is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at United Supermarkets than at Mariano's.
United Supermarkets 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'sFrito Lay Flamin Hot Mix Variety Pack - 42 Count$19.99 vs $27.99 at United Supermarkets — save $8.00
Biggest saving at United SupermarketsPeet's Coffee Major Dickasons Blend Dark Roast K Cup Pods - 32 Count$21.99 vs $30.99 at Mariano's — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Mariano's and United Supermarkets.
| Product | Mariano's | United Supermarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.39 | $2.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.39 | $3.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.84 | $0.79 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $6.29 | $5.99 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $10.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.00 | $4.49 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.99 | $2.50 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.50 | $3.79 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.69 | $3.00 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.49 | $3.29 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.49 | $3.29 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.69 | $1.49 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.59 | $4.29 |
| Total | $64.82 | $58.87 |
United Supermarkets is $5.95 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Mariano's | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks966 items | $5.70 | $5.10 | United Supermarkets · 11% |
| Ready meals548 items | $5.74 | $5.14 | United Supermarkets · 10% |
| Pantry899 items | $4.75 | $4.30 | United Supermarkets · 9% |
| Bakery260 items | $5.19 | $4.77 | United Supermarkets · 8% |
| Beverages1,414 items | $6.67 | $6.30 | United Supermarkets · 6% |
| Dairy681 items | $4.94 | $4.75 | United Supermarkets · 4% |
| Frozen186 items | $5.76 | $5.50 | United Supermarkets · 4% |
| Meat266 items | $7.16 | $7.08 | United Supermarkets · 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 | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,117 items | $2.20 | $2.14 | United Supermarkets · 3% |
| $3 to $103,666 items | $5.73 | $5.29 | United Supermarkets · 8% |
| Over $10479 items | $14.22 | $13.20 | United Supermarkets · 7% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Mariano's | United Supermarkets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A789 items | $5.45 | $5.10 | United Supermarkets · 6% |
 Score AB1,290 items | $5.57 | $5.17 | United Supermarkets · 7% |
 Score B1,628 items | $5.20 | $4.82 | United Supermarkets · 7% |
 Score C1,555 items | $6.64 | $6.15 | United Supermarkets · 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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