QFC vs Tops Markets

QFC vs Tops Markets at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: QFC is still cheaper on meat (1% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Tops Markets is 6% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $69.85 at Tops Markets and $71.22 at QFC.

How far apart QFC and Tops Markets prices are

• Within 10%: 807 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,051 items
• More than 25% apart: 755 items
• Typical gap: 14.9% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at QFCJack Links Original Beef Jerky 8 ounces$12.99 vs $20.39 at Tops Markets — save $7.40

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  Biggest saving at Tops MarketsCarbone Fine Food Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce Made with Italian Tomatoes, 24 oz$7.49 vs $12.99 at QFC — save $5.50

The same basket at QFC and Tops Markets

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at QFC and Tops Markets.

Tops Markets is $1.37 cheaper on this basket.

QFC vs Tops Markets prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

QFC vs Tops Markets on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: QFC vs Tops Markets

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	QFC	Tops Markets	CheaperGap
Score A455 items	$4.78	$4.30	Tops Markets · 10%
Score AB612 items	$5.01	$4.87	Tops Markets · 3%
Score B813 items	$5.31	$5.01	Tops Markets · 6%
Score C855 items	$5.90	$5.75	Tops Markets · 2%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.