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As of October 20, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Acme Markets.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 83¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Acme MarketsRao's Made For Home Meatballs & Sauce Frozen Meal - 24 Oz$8.99 vs $13.19 at Jay C — save $4.20
Biggest saving at Jay CCarvel Original Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream Cake with Crunchies Frozen$36.99 vs $45.99 at Acme Markets — save $9.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Acme Markets and Jay C.
| Product | Acme Markets | Jay C |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $0.64 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.79 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.00 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.00 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.79 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.50 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.49 | $8.99 |
| Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli Cuts 10.8 Ounces | $2.29 | $1.39 |
| Total | $58.68 | $51.20 |
Jay C is $7.48 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Acme Markets | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen156 items | $7.69 | $6.06 | Jay C · 21% |
| Ready meals557 items | $6.27 | $5.13 | Jay C · 18% |
| Meat269 items | $8.03 | $6.84 | Jay C · 15% |
| Pantry834 items | $4.90 | $4.15 | Jay C · 15% |
| Snacks903 items | $5.81 | $5.11 | Jay C · 12% |
| Beverages1,458 items | $7.74 | $6.86 | Jay C · 11% |
| Dairy528 items | $4.92 | $4.37 | Jay C · 11% |
| Bakery296 items | $5.39 | $4.86 | Jay C · 10% |
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 | Acme Markets | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3981 items | $2.38 | $2.04 | Jay C · 14% |
| $3 to $103,509 items | $5.96 | $5.08 | Jay C · 15% |
| Over $10546 items | $15.79 | $14.41 | Jay C · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Acme Markets | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A720 items | $5.80 | $5.06 | Jay C · 13% |
 Score AB1,131 items | $5.85 | $5.04 | Jay C · 14% |
 Score B1,579 items | $5.63 | $4.92 | Jay C · 13% |
 Score C1,606 items | $7.60 | $6.58 | Jay C · 13% |
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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