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QFC vs Sprouts: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 1,216 products compared

  • QFC: cheaper on 569 items — overall winner on average price
  • Sprouts: beats QFC on 511 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 136 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $6.49 at QFC vs $6.65 at Sprouts
  • Basket savings: save about $3.20 on a 20-item basket at QFC (16¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 16¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • QFC: cheaper on bakery (14%), baby foods (7%), meat (6%), ready meals (4%), frozen (3%), beverages (3%), snacks (2%)
  • Sprouts: cheaper on dairy (4%), pantry (2%)

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in QFC

Ingredient score A
Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

$1.25QFC
$2.50Sprouts
Ingredient score AB
Naked Bread Organic Simple Sourdough Bread

Naked Bread Organic Simple Sourdough Bread

$4.49QFC
$8.29Sprouts
Ingredient score AB
Dave's Killer Bread Organic Mini Bagels Plain Awesome, 12 ct

Dave's Killer Bread Organic Mini Bagels Plain Awesome, 12 ct

$4.99QFC
$8.99Sprouts
Ingredient score B
Dave's Killer Bread Organic Mini Bagels Epic Everything, 12 ct

Dave's Killer Bread Organic Mini Bagels Epic Everything, 12 ct

$4.99QFC
$8.99Sprouts
Ingredient score B
Dave's Killer Bread Supreme Sourdough, Organic Seeded Sourdough Bread, 25 oz Loaf

Dave's Killer Bread Supreme Sourdough, Organic Seeded Sourdough Bread, 25 oz Loaf

$4.99QFC
$8.79Sprouts
Ingredient score AB
Dave's Killer Bread Raisin' The Roof Cinnamon Raisin Organic Breakfast Sliced Bread, 18 oz

Dave's Killer Bread Raisin' The Roof Cinnamon Raisin Organic Breakfast Sliced Bread, 18 oz

$4.99QFC
$8.79Sprouts

Cheaper in Sprouts

Ingredient score AB
Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr Strawberries & Cream 4.4 oz

Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr Strawberries & Cream 4.4 oz

$1.67Sprouts
$3.29QFC
Ingredient score AB
Gimme Grab & Go Teriyaki Roasted Seawood Snacks Multipack

Gimme Grab & Go Teriyaki Roasted Seawood Snacks Multipack

$3.50Sprouts
$6.49QFC
Ingredient score A
Gimme Grab & Go Roasted Sea Salt Seaweed Snacks Multipack

Gimme Grab & Go Roasted Sea Salt Seaweed Snacks Multipack

$3.50Sprouts
$6.49QFC
Ingredient score A
Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, 32 oz

Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, 32 oz

$4.99Sprouts
$8.99QFC
Ingredient score AB
Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr Whole Milk Yogurt Salted Caramel & Banana 4.4 oz

Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr Whole Milk Yogurt Salted Caramel & Banana 4.4 oz

$1.67Sprouts
$2.99QFC
Ingredient score B
Koia Protein Chocolate Banana Ready to Drink Protein Shake 12 oz 12 fl oz Bottle

Koia Protein Chocolate Banana Ready to Drink Protein Shake 12 oz 12 fl oz Bottle

$3.50Sprouts
$5.99QFC

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