Cub vs QFC

Cub vs QFC at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: QFC is cheaper in 2 of 10 aisles, led by fresh produce (9% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Cub is 3% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $58.63 at Cub and $63.84 at QFC.

How far apart Cub and QFC prices are

• Within 10%: 1,185 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 2,017 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,133 items
• Typical gap: 16.4% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at CubStarbucks Veranda Blend, Starbucks Blonde Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, 100% Arabica, 44 ct'$35.59 vs $43.99 at QFC — save $8.40

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  Biggest saving at QFCThe Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32 Count$21.99 vs $31.99 at Cub — save $10.00

The same basket at Cub and QFC

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Cub and QFC.

Cub is $5.21 cheaper on this basket.

Cub vs QFC prices by aisle

Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.

Cub vs QFC on cheap and pricier items

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.

Healthier groceries: Cub vs QFC

Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.

Ingredient score	Cub	QFC	CheaperGap
Score A835 items	$5.42	$5.69	Cub · 5%
Score AB1,227 items	$5.53	$5.67	Cub · 2%
Score B1,443 items	$5.34	$5.59	Cub · 4%
Score C1,369 items	$6.44	$6.67	Cub · 3%

Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.