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As of November 11, 2026, United Supermarkets is cheaper. You'd pay about 24% less for the same groceries at United Supermarkets than at Shop Smart.
United Supermarkets wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.42 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at United SupermarketsCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 Fl. Oz.$14.99 vs $24.29 at Shop Smart — save $9.30
Biggest saving at Shop SmartHot Pockets Hickory Ham and Cheddar 4.5 oz$7.89 vs $14.49 at United Supermarkets — save $6.60
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at United Supermarkets and Shop Smart.
| Product | United Supermarkets | Shop Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $5.29 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $7.39 |
| Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. | $1.79 | $2.39 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.99 | $2.59 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $13.79 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $8.39 |
| Alani Nu Pink Slush Sugar Free Energy Drink Can | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 27 Ounces | $5.99 | $9.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.79 | $5.19 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.00 | $5.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.29 | $3.50 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $6.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.49 | $1.65 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.29 | $6.29 |
| Total | $64.07 | $83.63 |
United Supermarkets is $19.56 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | United Supermarkets | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry797 items | $4.11 | $5.90 | United Supermarkets · 30% |
| Frozen143 items | $5.27 | $7.38 | United Supermarkets · 29% |
| Meat111 items | $4.58 | $6.33 | United Supermarkets · 28% |
| Dairy220 items | $3.83 | $5.00 | United Supermarkets · 24% |
| Ready meals548 items | $4.21 | $5.56 | United Supermarkets · 24% |
| Bakery130 items | $4.42 | $5.61 | United Supermarkets · 21% |
| Snacks556 items | $4.62 | $5.87 | United Supermarkets · 21% |
| Beverages691 items | $4.74 | $5.76 | United Supermarkets · 18% |
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 | United Supermarkets | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3694 items | $1.86 | $2.53 | United Supermarkets · 26% |
| $3 to $102,373 items | $4.61 | $6.19 | United Supermarkets · 25% |
| Over $10170 items | $12.05 | $14.32 | United Supermarkets · 16% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | United Supermarkets | Shop Smart | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A560 items | $4.47 | $6.11 | United Supermarkets · 27% |
 Score AB726 items | $4.46 | $6.02 | United Supermarkets · 26% |
 Score B939 items | $4.19 | $5.39 | United Supermarkets · 22% |
 Score C1,012 items | $4.55 | $5.96 | United Supermarkets · 24% |
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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