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As of November 11, 2026, Price Chopper is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at Price Chopper than at Shop Smart.
Price Chopper wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 91¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Price ChopperNature's Truth Essential Iron+ B-Vitamins, Zinc, Vegan Gummies$12.99 vs $22.19 at Shop Smart — save $9.20
Biggest saving at Shop SmartColavita Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 25.5 Fl. Oz.$15.69 vs $24.89 at Price Chopper — save $9.20
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Price Chopper and Shop Smart.
| Product | Price Chopper | Shop Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.79 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $7.09 | $5.29 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.09 | $1.99 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.39 | $7.39 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.49 | $13.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $9.29 | $8.39 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $2.49 | $1.95 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $3.49 | $2.50 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $7.49 | $9.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $5.19 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.99 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $4.09 | $3.50 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.29 | $6.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.69 | $1.65 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $5.09 | $6.29 |
| Total | $72.75 | $82.59 |
Price Chopper is $9.84 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Price Chopper | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce72 items | $2.66 | $4.12 | Price Chopper · 35% |
| Frozen114 items | $5.64 | $7.50 | Price Chopper · 25% |
| Meat119 items | $5.27 | $6.56 | Price Chopper · 20% |
| Pantry772 items | $4.57 | $5.64 | Price Chopper · 19% |
| Snacks563 items | $4.79 | $5.58 | Price Chopper · 14% |
| Beverages614 items | $5.46 | $6.18 | Price Chopper · 12% |
| Dairy170 items | $4.22 | $4.80 | Price Chopper · 12% |
| Baby food46 items | $2.76 | $3.06 | Price Chopper · 10% |
| Ready meals546 items | $4.83 | $5.30 | Price Chopper · 9% |
| Bakery117 items | $5.31 | $5.73 | Price Chopper · 7% |
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 | Price Chopper | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3674 items | $2.10 | $2.42 | Price Chopper · 13% |
| $3 to $102,339 items | $5.03 | $5.99 | Price Chopper · 16% |
| Over $10253 items | $12.45 | $14.43 | Price Chopper · 14% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Price Chopper | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A648 items | $4.82 | $5.80 | Price Chopper · 17% |
 Score AB698 items | $4.73 | $5.76 | Price Chopper · 18% |
 Score B916 items | $4.80 | $5.53 | Price Chopper · 13% |
 Score C1,004 items | $5.48 | $6.42 | Price Chopper · 15% |
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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