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As of October 20, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 15% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Ingles.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 77¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at InglesTyson Boneless Chicken Breast Fillet Usa$4.98 vs $9.48 at Jay C — save $4.50
Biggest saving at Jay CFilippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 25.29 Ounces$11.79 vs $19.98 at Ingles — save $8.19
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Ingles and Jay C.
| Product | Ingles | Jay C |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.28 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.18 | $4.29 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $4.28 | $4.49 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.28 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.78 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.78 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.98 | $4.29 |
| Diet Coke Soda Bottle | $2.00 | $2.89 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $11.98 | $11.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.78 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.98 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.98 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.48 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.48 | $8.99 |
| Edwards Chocolate Creme Pie Slices - 2 ct Frozen | $3.98 | $3.99 |
| Total | $79.22 | $68.55 |
Jay C is $10.67 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Ingles | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce54 items | $2.84 | $2.13 | Jay C · 25% |
| Frozen62 items | $6.38 | $5.05 | Jay C · 21% |
| Snacks112 items | $5.58 | $4.52 | Jay C · 19% |
| Ready meals355 items | $5.18 | $4.23 | Jay C · 18% |
| Dairy191 items | $4.81 | $3.98 | Jay C · 17% |
| Pantry474 items | $4.21 | $3.48 | Jay C · 17% |
| Meat209 items | $6.39 | $5.46 | Jay C · 14% |
| Bakery166 items | $5.14 | $4.60 | Jay C · 10% |
| Beverages39 items | $5.69 | $5.44 | Jay C · 4% |
| Baby food139 items | $4.62 | $4.52 | Jay C · 2% |
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 | Ingles | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3563 items | $2.25 | $1.77 | Jay C · 21% |
| $3 to $101,169 items | $5.69 | $4.78 | Jay C · 16% |
| Over $1074 items | $14.72 | $13.92 | Jay C · 5% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Ingles | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A305 items | $3.88 | $3.38 | Jay C · 13% |
 Score AB362 items | $4.65 | $3.93 | Jay C · 15% |
 Score B511 items | $5.31 | $4.46 | Jay C · 16% |
 Score C628 items | $5.46 | $4.59 | Jay C · 16% |
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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