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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 Jewel-Osco.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 96¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Jewel-OscoStarbucks Coffee Drink 12 ea$19.99 vs $25.89 at Jay C — save $5.90
Biggest saving at Jay CStarbucks 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 Jay C.
| Product | Jewel-Osco | Jay C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.75 | $0.64 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.99 | $1.99 |
| 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 | $1.29 |
| 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 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $8.99 |
| Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli Cuts 10.8 Ounces | $2.29 | $1.39 |
| Total | $65.01 | $51.20 |
Jay C is $13.81 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Jewel-Osco | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals573 items | $6.24 | $5.00 | Jay C · 20% |
| Snacks929 items | $6.29 | $5.15 | Jay C · 18% |
| Pantry900 items | $4.96 | $4.13 | Jay C · 17% |
| Bakery362 items | $5.35 | $4.49 | Jay C · 16% |
| Beverages1,531 items | $7.88 | $6.89 | Jay C · 13% |
| Dairy518 items | $5.00 | $4.40 | Jay C · 12% |
| Frozen160 items | $7.02 | $6.17 | Jay C · 12% |
| Meat289 items | $7.34 | $6.54 | Jay C · 11% |
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 | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,036 items | $2.41 | $2.02 | Jay C · 16% |
| $3 to $103,670 items | $5.97 | $5.02 | Jay C · 16% |
| Over $10592 items | $16.12 | $14.13 | Jay C · 12% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Jewel-Osco | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A754 items | $5.83 | $5.10 | Jay C · 12% |
 Score AB1,174 items | $5.89 | $5.04 | Jay C · 14% |
 Score B1,651 items | $5.85 | $4.91 | Jay C · 16% |
 Score C1,719 items | $7.55 | $6.41 | Jay C · 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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