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As of October 20, 2026, Hy-Vee is cheaper. You'd pay about 14% less for the same groceries at Hy-Vee than at Publix.
Hy-Vee wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 89¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Hy-VeePremier Protein 30g Protein Shake, Café Latte, 30g Protein, 11 Fl Oz, 12 Count$26.99 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $23.70
Biggest saving at PublixThe Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Medium Roast Coffee, 32 Count$14.79 vs $24.99 at Hy-Vee — save $10.20
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Publix.
| Product | Hy-Vee | Publix |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.29 | $4.45 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $3.48 | $6.09 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.78 | $2.77 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.77 | $0.83 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.48 | $3.19 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $5.09 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.48 | $1.87 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.00 | $3.31 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $5.75 |
| Nature Valley Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bars 5 Pk | $3.99 | $6.87 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.48 | $4.25 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $7.99 | $11.99 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.09 | $1.53 |
| Total | $50.29 | $67.97 |
Hy-Vee is $17.68 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Hy-Vee | Publix | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce26 items | $4.12 | $5.25 | Hy-Vee · 22% |
| Meat285 items | $6.08 | $7.70 | Hy-Vee · 21% |
| Ready meals852 items | $4.63 | $5.67 | Hy-Vee · 18% |
| Bakery300 items | $4.81 | $5.81 | Hy-Vee · 17% |
| Frozen241 items | $5.64 | $6.81 | Hy-Vee · 17% |
| Beverages884 items | $6.63 | $7.74 | Hy-Vee · 14% |
| Snacks1,023 items | $5.27 | $6.14 | Hy-Vee · 14% |
| Dairy484 items | $4.75 | $5.32 | Hy-Vee · 11% |
| Pantry995 items | $4.76 | $5.21 | Hy-Vee · 9% |
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 | Hy-Vee | Publix | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3837 items | $2.13 | $2.53 | Hy-Vee · 16% |
| $3 to $103,822 items | $5.16 | $6.03 | Hy-Vee · 14% |
| Over $10468 items | $12.02 | $14.01 | Hy-Vee · 14% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Hy-Vee | Publix | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A662 items | $4.93 | $5.57 | Hy-Vee · 11% |
 Score AB1,335 items | $5.31 | $6.02 | Hy-Vee · 12% |
 Score B1,574 items | $5.25 | $6.13 | Hy-Vee · 14% |
 Score C1,556 items | $5.46 | $6.64 | Hy-Vee · 18% |
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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