Cub vs Sprouts

Cub vs Sprouts at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Sprouts is cheaper in 4 of 10 aisles, led by fresh produce (17% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), the two stores cost the same on average.
• The same 15-product basket costs $94.55 at Cub and $103.77 at Sprouts.

How far apart Cub and Sprouts prices are

• Within 10%: 653 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 785 items
• More than 25% apart: 300 items
• Typical gap: 12.5% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at CubIrwin Naturals Magnum Blood-Flow Nitric Oxide Boost Steel-Libido Red$23.39 vs $35.99 at Sprouts — save $12.60

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  Biggest saving at SproutsCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 Fl. Oz.$14.49 vs $26.39 at Cub — save $11.90

The same basket at Cub and Sprouts

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

Cub is $9.22 cheaper on this basket.

Cub vs Sprouts prices by aisle

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

Cub vs Sprouts 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 Sprouts

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

Ingredient score	Cub	Sprouts	CheaperGap
Score A506 items	$6.92	$6.94	Same
Score AB761 items	$6.33	$6.37	Same
Score B437 items	$6.03	$6.13	Cub · 2%
Score C229 items	$6.69	$7.07	Cub · 5%

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