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As of November 11, 2026, Tops Markets is cheaper. You'd pay about 19% less for the same groceries at Tops Markets than at Shop Smart.
Tops Markets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.03 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Tops MarketsMira Lax Laxative, Osmotic, Powder For Solution, Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Unflavored 8.3 Oz$15.19 vs $25.99 at Shop Smart — save $10.80
Biggest saving at Shop SmartBadia Garlic Granulated 1.5 lbs$12.39 vs $22.49 at Tops Markets — save $10.10
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Tops Markets and Shop Smart.
| Product | Tops Markets | Shop Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.19 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $5.29 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $4.29 | $7.39 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.89 | $2.39 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.59 | $13.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $8.09 | $8.39 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $2.59 | $1.95 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $3.19 | $2.50 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $8.09 | $9.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.29 | $5.19 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.29 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.49 | $3.50 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $3.79 | $6.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.65 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $5.09 | $6.29 |
| Total | $67.85 | $82.99 |
Tops Markets is $15.14 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Tops Markets | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce61 items | $2.85 | $3.86 | Tops Markets · 26% |
| Frozen78 items | $5.58 | $7.26 | Tops Markets · 23% |
| Pantry658 items | $4.05 | $5.13 | Tops Markets · 21% |
| Meat122 items | $5.09 | $6.41 | Tops Markets · 20% |
| Snacks475 items | $4.51 | $5.48 | Tops Markets · 18% |
| Dairy153 items | $4.06 | $4.92 | Tops Markets · 17% |
| Baby food43 items | $2.52 | $3.01 | Tops Markets · 16% |
| Beverages541 items | $5.22 | $6.21 | Tops Markets · 16% |
| Ready meals540 items | $4.22 | $4.88 | Tops Markets · 14% |
| Bakery95 items | $4.80 | $5.51 | Tops Markets · 13% |
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 | Tops Markets | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3660 items | $2.03 | $2.39 | Tops Markets · 15% |
| $3 to $102,030 items | $4.74 | $5.87 | Tops Markets · 19% |
| Over $10173 items | $11.81 | $14.35 | Tops Markets · 18% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Tops Markets | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A514 items | $4.30 | $5.28 | Tops Markets · 19% |
 Score AB518 items | $4.40 | $5.37 | Tops Markets · 18% |
 Score B838 items | $4.45 | $5.43 | Tops Markets · 18% |
 Score C993 items | $4.83 | $5.97 | Tops Markets · 19% |
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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