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As of October 20, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Pick 'n Save.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 19¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionRana Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Family Size 40 oz$9.99 vs $16.49 at Pick 'n Save — save $6.50
Biggest saving at Pick 'n SaveLavAzza Dolcevita Classico Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$21.99 vs $29.99 at Food Lion — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Pick 'n Save.
| Product | Food Lion | Pick 'n Save |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.00 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.66 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.50 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.00 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $48.58 | $53.45 |
Food Lion is $4.87 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Pick 'n Save | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen53 items | $5.77 | $6.27 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Snacks739 items | $4.77 | $5.08 | Food Lion · 6% |
| Bakery275 items | $4.46 | $4.71 | Food Lion · 5% |
| Dairy510 items | $4.32 | $4.49 | Food Lion · 4% |
| Beverages1,053 items | $7.00 | $7.25 | Food Lion · 3% |
| Fresh produce38 items | $3.19 | $3.28 | Food Lion · 3% |
| Ready meals725 items | $4.57 | $4.74 | Food Lion · 3% |
| Pantry921 items | $4.10 | $4.23 | Food Lion · 3% |
| Baby food169 items | $5.18 | $5.17 | Same |
| Meat328 items | $6.14 | $6.16 | Same |
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 | Pick 'n Save | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,302 items | $2.10 | $2.15 | Food Lion · 2% |
| $3 to $103,170 items | $5.25 | $5.54 | Food Lion · 5% |
| Over $10353 items | $15.43 | $15.22 | Pick 'n Save · 1% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Pick 'n Save | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A644 items | $4.40 | $4.52 | Food Lion · 3% |
 Score AB1,047 items | $4.68 | $4.84 | Food Lion · 3% |
 Score B1,466 items | $4.78 | $5.01 | Food Lion · 5% |
 Score C1,668 items | $6.05 | $6.24 | Food Lion · 3% |
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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