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As of October 20, 2026, Gerbes is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Gerbes than at Jewel-Osco.
Gerbes wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 83¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jewel-OscoStarbucks Coffee Drink 12 ea$19.99 vs $25.99 at Gerbes — save $6.00
Biggest saving at GerbesStarbucks Veranda Blend Light Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$26.99 vs $36.99 at Jewel-Osco — save $10.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Jewel-Osco and Gerbes.
| Product | Jewel-Osco | Gerbes |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.79 | $1.67 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $0.79 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.99 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.79 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.99 | $1.89 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.49 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.99 | $3.49 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $11.99 |
| Total | $67.71 | $56.74 |
Gerbes is $10.97 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jewel-Osco | Gerbes | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals648 items | $6.26 | $5.13 | Gerbes · 18% |
| Snacks977 items | $6.32 | $5.33 | Gerbes · 16% |
| Bakery331 items | $5.63 | $4.81 | Gerbes · 15% |
| Pantry954 items | $5.13 | $4.46 | Gerbes · 13% |
| Beverages1,695 items | $7.56 | $6.71 | Gerbes · 11% |
| Dairy624 items | $5.10 | $4.59 | Gerbes · 10% |
| Meat336 items | $7.68 | $6.89 | Gerbes · 10% |
| Frozen188 items | $6.58 | $6.11 | Gerbes · 7% |
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 | Jewel-Osco | Gerbes | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,098 items | $2.40 | $2.02 | Gerbes · 16% |
| $3 to $104,038 items | $5.98 | $5.22 | Gerbes · 13% |
| Over $10652 items | $15.67 | $13.75 | Gerbes · 12% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jewel-Osco | Gerbes | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A857 items | $5.77 | $5.27 | Gerbes · 9% |
 Score AB1,381 items | $5.97 | $5.31 | Gerbes · 11% |
 Score B1,752 items | $5.82 | $5.01 | Gerbes · 14% |
 Score C1,798 items | $7.58 | $6.47 | Gerbes · 15% |
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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