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As of November 11, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 19% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Carrs.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.34 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalLouAna Blend Southern Frying Oil$49.99 vs $77.99 at Carrs — save $28.00
Biggest saving at CarrsDunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee$20.99 vs $24.99 at Smart & Final — save $4.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Carrs.
| Product | Smart & Final | Carrs |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $4.79 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $1.00 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $7.49 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.09 | $5.29 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $14.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $7.49 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $6.49 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $14.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $6.79 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $3.49 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $5.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.79 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $4.99 |
| Total | $71.55 | $95.56 |
Smart & Final is $24.01 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Carrs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery192 items | $4.86 | $6.83 | Smart & Final · 29% |
| Frozen261 items | $5.74 | $7.96 | Smart & Final · 28% |
| Ready meals846 items | $5.39 | $7.05 | Smart & Final · 24% |
| Pantry1,042 items | $4.76 | $5.98 | Smart & Final · 20% |
| Snacks830 items | $5.74 | $7.09 | Smart & Final · 19% |
| Meat212 items | $6.90 | $8.34 | Smart & Final · 17% |
| Dairy404 items | $5.22 | $6.04 | Smart & Final · 13% |
| Beverages923 items | $7.78 | $8.77 | Smart & Final · 11% |
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 | Smart & Final | Carrs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3620 items | $1.95 | $2.31 | Smart & Final · 16% |
| $3 to $103,552 items | $5.09 | $6.49 | Smart & Final · 22% |
| Over $10593 items | $14.21 | $16.24 | Smart & Final · 12% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Carrs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A746 items | $5.47 | $6.86 | Smart & Final · 20% |
 Score AB1,089 items | $5.72 | $7.10 | Smart & Final · 19% |
 Score B1,433 items | $5.45 | $6.75 | Smart & Final · 19% |
 Score C1,497 items | $6.42 | $7.74 | Smart & Final · 17% |
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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