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Publix vs Sprouts: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Sprouts is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Sprouts than at Publix.

The breakdown — 1,201 products compared

  • Sprouts: cheaper on 650 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Sprouts on 537 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 14 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.79 at Sprouts vs $6.93 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $2.80 on a 20-item basket at Sprouts (14¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 14¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Publix: cheaper on bakery (5%), frozen (5%), pantry (2%)
  • Sprouts: cheaper on snacks (7%), meat (6%), beverages (6%), dairy (3%), ready meals (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score AB
Bar Harbor Sea Clams Chopped

Bar Harbor Sea Clams Chopped

$3.65Publix
$6.99Sprouts
Ingredient score A
Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

$2.19Publix
$3.99Sprouts
Ingredient score A
Cento All Purpose Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz

Cento All Purpose Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz

$2.97Publix
$4.99Sprouts
Ingredient score A
Cento San Marzano Organic Peeled Tomato, 28 oz

Cento San Marzano Organic Peeled Tomato, 28 oz

$5.41Publix
$8.99Sprouts
Ingredient score AB
Wild Planet Wild Skipjack Light Tuna 5 oz

Wild Planet Wild Skipjack Light Tuna 5 oz

$3.33Publix
$4.99Sprouts
Ingredient score B
Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Dressing (Sold Cold), 22 fl oz

Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Dressing (Sold Cold), 22 fl oz

$4.41Publix
$6.49Sprouts

Cheaper in Sprouts

Ingredient score A
Tanimura & Antle Artisan Lettuce

Tanimura & Antle Artisan Lettuce

$3.99Sprouts
$7.75Publix
Ingredient score A
Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

$7.19Sprouts
$13.49Publix
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Watermelon 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Watermelon 15.2 oz

$1.50Sprouts
$2.53Publix
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Original 15.2 oz

Lemon Perfect Organic Zero Sugar Lemon Water - Original 15.2 oz

$1.50Sprouts
$2.53Publix
Ingredient score A
Lemon Perfect Blueberry Organic Lemon Water

Lemon Perfect Blueberry Organic Lemon Water

$1.50Sprouts
$2.53Publix
Ingredient score A
Spice World Minced Garlic 4.5 oz

Spice World Minced Garlic 4.5 oz

$1.99Sprouts
$3.29Publix

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