Hy-Vee vs Sprouts

Hy-Vee vs Sprouts at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Sprouts is cheaper in 2 of 10 aisles, led by fresh produce (67% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Hy-Vee is 1% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $84.29 at Hy-Vee and $105.25 at Sprouts.

How far apart Hy-Vee and Sprouts prices are

• Within 10%: 557 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 910 items
• More than 25% apart: 429 items
• Typical gap: 14.3% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Hy-VeeHero Classic Hot Dog Buns - 8 ct$8.59 vs $15.99 at Sprouts — save $7.40

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  Biggest saving at SproutsZbar Oat Bites Organic Chocolate Chip Baked Oat Energy Granola Bites Snacks for Kids, 6 Count$5.61 vs $9.99 at Hy-Vee — save $4.38

The same basket at Hy-Vee and Sprouts

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Hy-Vee and Sprouts.

Hy-Vee is $20.96 cheaper on this basket.

Hy-Vee vs Sprouts prices by aisle

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

Hy-Vee vs Sprouts 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: Hy-Vee vs Sprouts

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

Ingredient score	Hy-Vee	Sprouts	CheaperGap
Score A606 items	$6.57	$6.47	Sprouts · 2%
Score AB869 items	$6.20	$6.42	Hy-Vee · 3%
Score B462 items	$5.62	$5.80	Hy-Vee · 3%
Score C282 items	$7.12	$7.43	Hy-Vee · 4%

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