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H-E-B vs Pick 'n Save

As of October 20, 2026, H-E-B is cheaper. You'd pay about 11% less for the same groceries at H-E-B than at Pick 'n Save.

H-E-B vs Pick 'n Save at a glance

  • H-E-B is cheaper in all 10 aisles we compared.
  • On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), H-E-B is 11% cheaper.
  • The same 15-product basket costs $48.69 at H-E-B and $53.45 at Pick 'n Save.

H-E-B vs Pick 'n Save: 4,863 products compared

  • H-E-B: cheaper on 4,190 items — overall winner on average price
  • Pick 'n Save: beats H-E-B on 638 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 35 items

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How much you'd save at H-E-B

  • Average prices: $4.72 at H-E-B vs $5.31 at Pick 'n Save
  • Basket savings: save about $11.80 on a 20-item basket at H-E-B (59¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 59¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

How far apart H-E-B and Pick 'n Save prices are

  • Within 10%: 2,094 items
  • 10% to 25% apart: 2,165 items
  • More than 25% apart: 569 items
  • Typical gap: 11.4% per item, where the prices differ
  • Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive Milk-Based Infant Formula Powder 30.2 Ounces

    Biggest saving at H-E-BSimilac 360 Total Care Sensitive Milk-Based Infant Formula Powder 30.2 Ounces$49.97 vs $56.99 at Pick 'n Save — save $7.02

  • Choice Angus Sirloin Tip Roast Beef

    Biggest saving at Pick 'n SaveChoice Angus Sirloin Tip Roast Beef$24.62 vs $32.47 at H-E-B — save $7.85

The same basket at H-E-B and Pick 'n Save

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at H-E-B and Pick 'n Save.

ProductH-E-BPick 'n Save
Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough$2.97$2.99
Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count$3.86$4.29
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle$1.78$1.79
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz$0.50$0.79
Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz$1.97$1.99
Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces$3.43$3.49
Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries$3.77$4.29
Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries$3.77$4.29
Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz$3.98$4.29
Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken$1.36$1.69
Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces$2.97$3.29
Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack$2.97$2.99
Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz$4.46$4.99
Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces$2.96$3.29
Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count$7.94$8.99
Total$48.69$53.45

H-E-B is $4.76 cheaper on this basket.

H-E-B vs Pick 'n Save prices by aisle

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

AisleH-E-BPick 'n SaveCheaperGap
Beverages929 items$4.86$5.79H-E-B · 16%
Frozen173 items$4.97$5.89H-E-B · 16%
Pantry1,085 items$3.77$4.27H-E-B · 12%
Bakery244 items$4.50$5.05H-E-B · 11%
Snacks727 items$4.73$5.31H-E-B · 11%
Dairy452 items$4.26$4.74H-E-B · 10%
Ready meals619 items$4.08$4.47H-E-B · 9%
Meat259 items$5.91$6.35H-E-B · 7%
Baby food287 items$9.44$9.97H-E-B · 5%
Fresh produce72 items$2.15$2.17H-E-B · 1%

H-E-B vs Pick 'n Save 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.

Price levelH-E-BPick 'n SaveCheaperGap
Under $31,591 items$2.02$2.18H-E-B · 8%
$3 to $102,995 items$4.96$5.71H-E-B · 13%
Over $10277 items$17.61$18.90H-E-B · 7%

Healthier groceries: H-E-B vs Pick 'n Save

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

Ingredient scoreH-E-BPick 'n SaveCheaperGap
Score A914 items$4.18$4.65H-E-B · 10%
Score AB1,185 items$4.37$4.91H-E-B · 11%
Score B1,470 items$4.55$5.13H-E-B · 11%
Score C1,294 items$5.60$6.34H-E-B · 12%

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

Where H-E-B and Pick 'n Save rank on price

  • H-E-B: #2 of 49 stores. Cheaper than 47 of the 48 stores it's compared with, prices about 14% below theirs on average.
  • Pick 'n Save: #15 of 49 stores. Cheaper than 31 of the 48 stores it's compared with, prices about 4% below theirs on average.

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