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As of October 20, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 16% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Ingles.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 78¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 25.29 Ounces$10.99 vs $19.98 at Ingles — save $8.99
Biggest saving at InglesEnfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Baby Formula with Iron Lactose Free Colic Relief From Cow's Milk Allergy Starts in 24 Hours Brain Building Dha Probiotic Lgg for Immune Support 12.6 oz Can$48.98 vs $52.99 at Food Lion — save $4.01
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Ingles.
| Product | Food Lion | Ingles |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $4.28 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.00 | $5.18 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $3.00 | $4.28 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.28 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.78 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.78 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $5.98 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $8.99 | $11.98 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.78 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.98 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.00 | $4.98 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $5.48 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.00 | $4.18 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $11.48 |
| Total | $58.12 | $79.42 |
Food Lion is $21.30 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks142 items | $4.30 | $5.54 | Food Lion · 22% |
| Ready meals597 items | $3.91 | $4.89 | Food Lion · 20% |
| Fresh produce50 items | $2.79 | $3.45 | Food Lion · 19% |
| Dairy224 items | $4.13 | $5.04 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Frozen30 items | $3.60 | $4.39 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Meat330 items | $5.21 | $6.40 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Beverages54 items | $4.51 | $5.36 | Food Lion · 16% |
| Pantry770 items | $3.41 | $4.00 | Food Lion · 15% |
| Bakery241 items | $4.46 | $4.98 | Food Lion · 10% |
| Baby food171 items | $3.63 | $3.67 | Food Lion · 1% |
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 | Food Lion | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3875 items | $1.85 | $2.26 | Food Lion · 18% |
| $3 to $101,665 items | $4.66 | $5.62 | Food Lion · 17% |
| Over $1079 items | $13.45 | $14.78 | Food Lion · 9% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A402 items | $3.32 | $3.88 | Food Lion · 15% |
 Score AB522 items | $3.86 | $4.58 | Food Lion · 16% |
 Score B688 items | $4.17 | $5.00 | Food Lion · 16% |
 Score C1,007 items | $4.19 | $5.07 | Food Lion · 17% |
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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