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As of October 20, 2026, Albertsons is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Albertsons than at Jewel-Osco.
Albertsons wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 28¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at AlbertsonsUSDA Choice Beef Tenderloin Whole - 5 Lb$124.95 vs $149.95 at Jewel-Osco — save $25.00
Biggest saving at Jewel-OscoUSDA Choice Beef Brisket Boneless Whole - Weight Between 12-16 Lb$83.86 vs $125.86 at Albertsons — save $42.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Albertsons and Jewel-Osco.
| Product | Albertsons | Jewel-Osco |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.00 | $3.49 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $2.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.67 | $0.75 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $3.29 | $2.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $5.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $5.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.00 | $5.79 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.49 | $1.99 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.59 | $4.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $10.99 |
| Total | $59.45 | $67.71 |
Albertsons is $8.26 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Albertsons | Jewel-Osco | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks3,737 items | $5.65 | $6.22 | Albertsons · 9% |
| Fresh produce321 items | $4.64 | $4.31 | Jewel-Osco · 7% |
| Frozen611 items | $5.51 | $5.94 | Albertsons · 7% |
| Bakery717 items | $5.72 | $6.08 | Albertsons · 6% |
| Ready meals2,292 items | $5.55 | $5.91 | Albertsons · 6% |
| Dairy1,521 items | $5.29 | $5.43 | Albertsons · 3% |
| Beverages3,343 items | $7.08 | $7.26 | Albertsons · 2% |
| Meat1,214 items | $11.36 | $11.54 | Albertsons · 2% |
| Pantry3,682 items | $5.39 | $5.52 | Albertsons · 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 | Jewel-Osco | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $33,305 items | $2.14 | $2.24 | Albertsons · 4% |
| $3 to $1012,080 items | $5.54 | $5.82 | Albertsons · 5% |
| Over $102,183 items | $16.05 | $16.61 | Albertsons · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Albertsons | Jewel-Osco | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A3,366 items | $7.17 | $7.20 | Same |
 Score AB4,153 items | $5.92 | $6.19 | Albertsons · 4% |
 Score B5,062 items | $5.54 | $5.87 | Albertsons · 5% |
 Score C4,985 items | $6.46 | $6.87 | Albertsons · 6% |
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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