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As of November 11, 2026, Central Market is cheaper. You'd pay about 6% less for the same groceries at Central Market than at Sprouts.
Central Market wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 79¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at SproutsNeocell Fish Collagen Plus Hyaluronic$19.19 vs $29.99 at Central Market — save $10.80
Biggest saving at Central MarketCarlson Labs Norwegian Cod Lemon Liver Oil$59.19 vs $82.99 at Sprouts — save $23.80
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Sprouts and Central Market.
| Product | Sprouts | Central Market |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.99 | $2.94 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $5.99 | $3.77 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $7.99 | $6.42 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic Thin-Sliced 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 20 Ounces | $5.99 | $5.78 |
| Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic 32 Oz | $6.99 | $5.49 |
| Celsius Sparkling Tropical Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $3.49 | $2.47 |
| Daisy Low Fat 2% Milkfat Cottage Cheese 24 Ounces | $4.99 | $4.97 |
| CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Energy Drink Can | $3.49 | $2.47 |
| Impossible Foods Beef, Ground 12 Oz | $9.99 | $6.78 |
| Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Protein Cereal | $9.49 | $6.97 |
| Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves | $6.99 | $6.33 |
| Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flaxseed Meal - 16 Oz | $5.49 | $4.37 |
| Kodiak Protein Packed Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 5 Pack | $5.99 | $4.96 |
| Impossible Chicken Nuggets | $9.99 | $7.16 |
| HappyBaby Organics Sitting Baby Teethers Sweet Potato Banana Wafers 12 Pack | $5.99 | $4.56 |
| Total | $95.85 | $75.44 |
Central Market is $20.41 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Sprouts | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery75 items | $7.52 | $6.13 | Central Market · 18% |
| Frozen40 items | $7.24 | $6.43 | Central Market · 11% |
| Baby food74 items | $6.36 | $5.72 | Central Market · 10% |
| Meat49 items | $9.28 | $8.46 | Central Market · 9% |
| Ready meals226 items | $7.13 | $6.77 | Central Market · 5% |
| Pantry429 items | $7.22 | $6.85 | Central Market · 5% |
| Snacks118 items | $4.71 | $4.48 | Central Market · 5% |
| Fresh produce25 items | $3.45 | $3.31 | Central Market · 4% |
| Beverages301 items | $7.67 | $7.43 | Central Market · 3% |
| Dairy203 items | $5.69 | $5.49 | Central Market · 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 | Sprouts | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3244 items | $2.48 | $2.32 | Central Market · 6% |
| $3 to $101,186 items | $6.50 | $6.02 | Central Market · 7% |
| Over $10637 items | $26.55 | $24.93 | Central Market · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Sprouts | Central Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A630 items | $12.71 | $11.86 | Central Market · 7% |
 Score AB722 items | $9.07 | $8.58 | Central Market · 5% |
 Score B459 items | $15.66 | $14.62 | Central Market · 7% |
 Score C256 items | $13.60 | $12.57 | Central Market · 8% |
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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