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As of November 11, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Dierbergs.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 27¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Fl. Oz.$20.79 vs $41.43 at Dierbergs — save $20.64
Biggest saving at DierbergsPremier Protein Vanilla Milkshake 30g 100% Whey Protein Powder$31.35 vs $43.99 at Smart & Final — save $12.64
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Dierbergs.
| Product | Smart & Final | Dierbergs |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.47 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.69 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $7.49 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.09 | $4.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $9.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $7.83 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $2.56 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $9.79 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $2.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.24 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $4.24 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $3.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.67 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $5.36 |
| Total | $71.55 | $71.29 |
Dierbergs is $0.26 cheaper on this basket — the opposite of the overall result, which averages every matched product.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Dierbergs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat142 items | $5.35 | $6.35 | Smart & Final · 16% |
| Baby food57 items | $4.25 | $4.91 | Smart & Final · 14% |
| Fresh produce37 items | $2.58 | $2.26 | Dierbergs · 12% |
| Bakery135 items | $4.82 | $5.39 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Ready meals740 items | $4.67 | $5.23 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Dairy296 items | $4.69 | $5.13 | Smart & Final · 9% |
| Pantry931 items | $4.61 | $4.96 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| Beverages696 items | $6.99 | $6.59 | Dierbergs · 6% |
| Frozen239 items | $5.54 | $5.89 | Smart & Final · 6% |
| Snacks592 items | $5.04 | $5.20 | Smart & Final · 3% |
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 | Dierbergs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3778 items | $2.09 | $2.12 | Smart & Final · 1% |
| $3 to $102,880 items | $5.23 | $5.67 | Smart & Final · 8% |
| Over $10252 items | $15.05 | $14.16 | Dierbergs · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Dierbergs | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A636 items | $4.92 | $5.31 | Smart & Final · 7% |
 Score AB970 items | $5.10 | $5.49 | Smart & Final · 7% |
 Score B1,146 items | $5.03 | $5.44 | Smart & Final · 8% |
 Score C1,158 items | $5.73 | $5.72 | Same |
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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