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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 Price Chopper.
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 $30.29 at Price Chopper — save $9.50
Biggest saving at Price ChopperJack Links Original Beef Jerky 8 ounces$10.79 vs $15.99 at Smart & Final — save $5.20
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Price Chopper.
| Product | Smart & Final | Price Chopper |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $2.79 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $7.09 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $1.09 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $5.39 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.09 | $5.69 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $10.49 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $9.29 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $5.99 | $7.49 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $10.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $2.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $4.09 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $5.29 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.69 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $5.09 |
| Total | $72.55 | $82.95 |
Smart & Final is $10.40 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Price Chopper | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce43 items | $3.01 | $3.57 | Smart & Final · 16% |
| Baby food49 items | $4.31 | $5.07 | Smart & Final · 15% |
| Ready meals623 items | $4.77 | $5.46 | Smart & Final · 13% |
| Bakery155 items | $5.10 | $5.73 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Dairy229 items | $4.76 | $5.25 | Smart & Final · 9% |
| Meat142 items | $6.19 | $6.78 | Smart & Final · 9% |
| Beverages568 items | $6.98 | $6.56 | Price Chopper · 6% |
| Frozen173 items | $5.94 | $6.22 | Smart & Final · 5% |
| Snacks520 items | $5.32 | $5.61 | Smart & Final · 5% |
| Pantry760 items | $4.59 | $4.74 | 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 | Price Chopper | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3633 items | $2.06 | $2.21 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| $3 to $102,411 items | $5.23 | $5.63 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| Over $10240 items | $14.91 | $14.29 | Price Chopper · 4% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Price Chopper | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A545 items | $4.96 | $5.31 | Smart & Final · 7% |
 Score AB817 items | $5.25 | $5.50 | Smart & Final · 5% |
 Score B962 items | $4.97 | $5.43 | Smart & Final · 8% |
 Score C960 items | $5.95 | $6.03 | Smart & Final · 1% |
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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