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As of October 20, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Smart & Final.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 49¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionBragg Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules$17.99 vs $26.99 at Smart & Final — save $9.00
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalHebrew National Beef Franks in Puff Pastry Blanket Frozen Snack 32 18.4 oz$12.79 vs $18.99 at Food Lion — save $6.20
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Smart & Final.
| Product | Food Lion | Smart & Final |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $3.69 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.00 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.66 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.50 | $2.49 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $3.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $4.49 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $2.59 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.00 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.00 | $2.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Total | $48.58 | $53.05 |
Food Lion is $4.47 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages575 items | $6.67 | $8.10 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Frozen36 items | $6.42 | $7.41 | Food Lion · 13% |
| Ready meals745 items | $4.27 | $4.65 | Food Lion · 8% |
| Pantry935 items | $4.37 | $4.68 | Food Lion · 7% |
| Dairy313 items | $4.57 | $4.88 | Food Lion · 6% |
| Bakery170 items | $4.72 | $4.98 | Food Lion · 5% |
| Snacks630 items | $4.91 | $5.16 | Food Lion · 5% |
| Meat174 items | $5.38 | $5.55 | Food Lion · 3% |
| Baby food67 items | $3.79 | $3.74 | Smart & Final · 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 | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,020 items | $2.11 | $2.31 | Food Lion · 9% |
| $3 to $102,412 items | $5.16 | $5.53 | Food Lion · 7% |
| Over $10246 items | $14.78 | $17.43 | Food Lion · 15% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Smart & Final | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A495 items | $4.96 | $5.23 | Food Lion · 5% |
 Score AB767 items | $4.78 | $5.21 | Food Lion · 8% |
 Score B1,106 items | $4.85 | $5.20 | Food Lion · 7% |
 Score C1,310 items | $5.14 | $5.84 | Food Lion · 12% |
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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