H-E-B vs Publix

H-E-B vs Publix at a glance

• H-E-B is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), H-E-B is 23% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $48.69 at H-E-B and $70.85 at Publix.

How far apart H-E-B and Publix prices are

• Within 10%: 346 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,624 items
• More than 25% apart: 2,096 items
• Typical gap: 25.3% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at H-E-BJack Links Beef Jerky Teriyaki 8 ounces$12.28 vs $20.99 at Publix — save $8.71

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  Biggest saving at PublixCoca-Cola Soda Cans$9.97 vs $15.24 at H-E-B — save $5.27

The same basket at H-E-B and Publix

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

H-E-B is $22.16 cheaper on this basket.

H-E-B vs Publix prices by aisle

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

H-E-B vs Publix 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.

Healthier groceries: H-E-B vs Publix

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

Ingredient score	H-E-B	Publix	CheaperGap
Score A562 items	$4.35	$5.58	H-E-B · 22%
Score AB1,060 items	$4.61	$6.00	H-E-B · 23%
Score B1,283 items	$4.48	$5.93	H-E-B · 25%
Score C1,166 items	$4.32	$6.03	H-E-B · 28%

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