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As of November 11, 2026, Market Basket is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Market Basket than at QFC.
Market Basket wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 23¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at QFCColumbus Charcuterie Tasting Board - 12.5 Oz$17.99 vs $25.19 at Market Basket — save $7.20
Biggest saving at Market BasketGevalia Colombia Medium Roast Ground Coffee, Bag$9.99 vs $16.99 at QFC — save $7.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at QFC and Market Basket.
| Product | QFC | Market Basket |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.79 | $3.35 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.89 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.94 | $0.83 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $6.49 | $6.29 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.49 | $4.82 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.99 | $10.07 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $7.49 | $5.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $5.49 | $3.99 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $3.29 | $2.61 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.50 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.49 | $2.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $2.00 | $2.99 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $5.49 | $4.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.29 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.79 | $4.61 |
| Total | $69.72 | $62.70 |
Market Basket is $7.02 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | QFC | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery156 items | $5.39 | $4.84 | Market Basket · 10% |
| Pantry646 items | $4.31 | $3.98 | Market Basket · 8% |
| Ready meals425 items | $5.02 | $4.71 | Market Basket · 6% |
| Meat118 items | $5.81 | $6.19 | QFC · 6% |
| Beverages617 items | $6.35 | $6.14 | Market Basket · 3% |
| Frozen59 items | $6.21 | $6.05 | Market Basket · 3% |
| Snacks392 items | $5.41 | $5.26 | Market Basket · 3% |
| Dairy244 items | $4.80 | $4.74 | Market Basket · 1% |
| Baby food72 items | $7.31 | $7.29 | Same |
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 | QFC | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3667 items | $2.15 | $2.11 | Market Basket · 2% |
| $3 to $101,902 items | $5.50 | $5.22 | Market Basket · 5% |
| Over $10197 items | $14.47 | $14.11 | Market Basket · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | QFC | Market Basket | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A424 items | $4.48 | $4.28 | Market Basket · 4% |
 Score AB523 items | $5.05 | $4.88 | Market Basket · 3% |
 Score B867 items | $5.24 | $5.06 | Market Basket · 3% |
 Score C952 items | $5.94 | $5.63 | Market Basket · 5% |
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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