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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 5% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Smith's Food and Drug.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 32¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smith's Food and DrugIrwin Naturals Magnum Blood-Flow Nitric Oxide Boost Steel-Libido Red$25.99 vs $33.91 at Central Market — save $7.92
Biggest saving at Central MarketJarrow Jarro-Dophilus EPS Advanced Probiotic Capsules 55 Billion CFU$39.99 vs $48.99 at Smith's Food and Drug — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smith's Food and Drug and Central Market.
| Product | Smith's Food and Drug | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.39 | $2.94 |
| Almond Breeze Dairy Free Unsweetened Original Almond Milk Half Gallon | $3.79 | $3.67 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.79 | $4.89 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.33 | $1.52 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $4.59 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $6.79 | $6.42 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.00 | $2.96 |
| Eggo Blueberry Waffles - 10 ct | $3.00 | $2.96 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Jet-Puffed Marshmallows 12 Ounces | $2.49 | $1.98 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $2.00 | $2.47 |
| Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies - 7.25 Oz | $4.99 | $4.52 |
| Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.99 | $4.87 |
| Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream 16 Ounces | $5.99 | $4.87 |
| Snow's Wild Caught Chopped Clams | $2.99 | $2.46 |
| Total | $58.13 | $52.77 |
Central Market is $5.36 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smith's Food and Drug | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery55 items | $6.14 | $5.40 | Central Market · 12% |
| Meat45 items | $7.58 | $6.64 | Central Market · 12% |
| Frozen26 items | $5.91 | $5.35 | Central Market · 10% |
| Snacks134 items | $5.24 | $4.69 | Central Market · 10% |
| Baby food41 items | $6.34 | $5.78 | Central Market · 9% |
| Fresh produce173 items | $2.16 | $2.36 | Smith's Food and Drug · 9% |
| Dairy104 items | $5.26 | $4.84 | Central Market · 8% |
| Ready meals87 items | $5.85 | $5.47 | Central Market · 7% |
| Pantry216 items | $5.37 | $5.05 | Central Market · 6% |
| Beverages118 items | $5.50 | $5.41 | Central Market · 2% |
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 | Smith's Food and Drug | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3287 items | $1.98 | $1.96 | Central Market · 1% |
| $3 to $10674 items | $5.69 | $5.27 | Central Market · 7% |
| Over $1080 items | $19.23 | $18.83 | Central Market · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smith's Food and Drug | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A353 items | $4.46 | $4.30 | Central Market · 4% |
 Score AB325 items | $5.75 | $5.27 | Central Market · 8% |
 Score B246 items | $7.06 | $6.76 | Central Market · 4% |
 Score C117 items | $6.50 | $6.18 | Central Market · 5% |
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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