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As of October 20, 2026, Fred Meyer is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Fred Meyer than at Albertsons.
Fred Meyer wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 42¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at AlbertsonsFolgers 22 6 Ounce Colombian Each$9.99 vs $16.99 at Fred Meyer — save $7.00
Biggest saving at Fred MeyerAlani Nu Variety Pack, Cotton Candy, Strawberry Sunrise, Sherbet Swirl$22.99 vs $29.99 at Albertsons — save $7.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Albertsons and Fred Meyer.
| Product | Albertsons | Fred Meyer |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.00 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $4.19 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $1.67 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.67 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $3.29 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.39 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.19 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.19 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.00 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.49 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.59 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.39 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $11.99 |
| Total | $59.45 | $56.04 |
Fred Meyer is $3.41 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Albertsons | Fred Meyer | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals624 items | $5.91 | $5.36 | Fred Meyer · 9% |
| Beverages1,815 items | $7.35 | $6.76 | Fred Meyer · 8% |
| Pantry953 items | $5.19 | $4.76 | Fred Meyer · 8% |
| Bakery377 items | $5.32 | $4.93 | Fred Meyer · 7% |
| Dairy697 items | $5.32 | $5.01 | Fred Meyer · 6% |
| Frozen189 items | $5.96 | $5.58 | Fred Meyer · 6% |
| Meat354 items | $7.39 | $7.00 | Fred Meyer · 5% |
| Snacks972 items | $5.49 | $5.36 | Fred Meyer · 2% |
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 | Albertsons | Fred Meyer | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,201 items | $2.36 | $2.15 | Fred Meyer · 9% |
| $3 to $104,217 items | $5.93 | $5.49 | Fred Meyer · 7% |
| Over $10613 items | $15.06 | $14.37 | Fred Meyer · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Albertsons | Fred Meyer | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A902 items | $6.07 | $5.59 | Fred Meyer · 8% |
 Score AB1,465 items | $5.82 | $5.49 | Fred Meyer · 6% |
 Score B1,835 items | $5.44 | $5.10 | Fred Meyer · 6% |
 Score C1,828 items | $7.16 | $6.62 | Fred Meyer · 7% |
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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