Tom Thumb vs Jay C

Tom Thumb vs Jay C at a glance

• Jay C is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Jay C is 15% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $51.20 at Jay C and $62.25 at Tom Thumb.

How far apart Tom Thumb and Jay C prices are

• Within 10%: 1,002 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 2,253 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,264 items
• Typical gap: 16.7% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Tom ThumbColumbus Charcuterie Tasting Board - 12.5 Oz$11.99 vs $16.99 at Jay C — save $5.00

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  Biggest saving at Jay CThe Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32 Count$20.99 vs $32.99 at Tom Thumb — save $12.00

The same basket at Tom Thumb and Jay C

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tom Thumb and Jay C.

Jay C is $11.05 cheaper on this basket.

Tom Thumb vs Jay C prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Tom Thumb vs Jay C on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Tom Thumb vs Jay C

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Tom Thumb	Jay C	CheaperGap
Score A714 items	$5.96	$5.03	Jay C · 16%
Score AB1,125 items	$5.95	$5.06	Jay C · 15%
Score B1,547 items	$5.72	$4.90	Jay C · 14%
Score C1,644 items	$7.51	$6.33	Jay C · 16%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.