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As of October 20, 2026, Food Lion is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Food Lion than at Star Market.
Food Lion wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 56¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Food LionFood Lion Boneless Beef New York Strip Steak - 2 ct Fresh$20.89 vs $34.86 at Star Market — save $13.97
Biggest saving at Star MarketDunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$34.99 vs $39.99 at Food Lion — save $5.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Food Lion and Star Market.
| Product | Food Lion | Star Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.00 | $5.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.66 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $1.00 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.49 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $3.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.00 | $4.49 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.69 | $4.49 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $10.99 |
| Total | $48.58 | $60.18 |
Food Lion is $11.60 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Food Lion | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen57 items | $5.89 | $7.18 | Food Lion · 18% |
| Meat348 items | $5.88 | $6.97 | Food Lion · 16% |
| Ready meals1,138 items | $4.37 | $5.10 | Food Lion · 14% |
| Bakery364 items | $4.55 | $5.10 | Food Lion · 11% |
| Dairy570 items | $4.46 | $4.99 | Food Lion · 11% |
| Pantry1,347 items | $4.28 | $4.80 | Food Lion · 11% |
| Beverages1,134 items | $6.19 | $6.68 | Food Lion · 7% |
| Snacks1,376 items | $4.84 | $5.16 | Food Lion · 6% |
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 | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,557 items | $2.06 | $2.29 | Food Lion · 10% |
| $3 to $104,433 items | $5.01 | $5.65 | Food Lion · 11% |
| Over $10401 items | $14.58 | $15.49 | Food Lion · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Food Lion | Star Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A759 items | $5.13 | $5.78 | Food Lion · 11% |
 Score AB1,334 items | $4.67 | $5.14 | Food Lion · 9% |
 Score B2,049 items | $4.60 | $5.04 | Food Lion · 9% |
 Score C2,249 items | $5.21 | $5.89 | 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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