Tops Markets vs FoodMaxx

Tops Markets vs FoodMaxx at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Tops Markets is cheaper in 3 of 10 aisles, led by baby food (13% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), FoodMaxx is 1% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $57.32 at FoodMaxx and $64.35 at Tops Markets.

How far apart Tops Markets and FoodMaxx prices are

• Within 10%: 1,027 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,163 items
• More than 25% apart: 802 items
• Typical gap: 15.4% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Tops MarketsFull Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil$11.79 vs $20.79 at FoodMaxx — save $9.00

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  Biggest saving at FoodMaxxSan Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 12 Pack$7.98 vs $14.99 at Tops Markets — save $7.01

The same basket at Tops Markets and FoodMaxx

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tops Markets and FoodMaxx.

FoodMaxx is $7.03 cheaper on this basket.

Tops Markets vs FoodMaxx prices by aisle

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

Tops Markets vs FoodMaxx 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: Tops Markets vs FoodMaxx

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

Ingredient score	Tops Markets	FoodMaxx	CheaperGap
Score A485 items	$4.51	$4.37	FoodMaxx · 3%
Score AB578 items	$4.85	$4.87	Same
Score B977 items	$4.91	$4.84	FoodMaxx · 1%
Score C1,110 items	$5.47	$5.40	FoodMaxx · 1%

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