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As of October 20, 2026, Kroger is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Metro Market.
Kroger wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 10¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at KrogerKroger 73% Lean 100% Pure Beef Quarter Pound Burgers BIG Deal!$15.00 vs $29.00 at Metro Market — save $14.00
Biggest saving at Metro MarketPrivate Selection Breakfast Blend Light Roast Coffee Pods$17.49 vs $23.99 at Kroger — save $6.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Kroger and Metro Market.
| Product | Kroger | Metro Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $1.79 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.85 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.59 | $3.69 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.29 | $4.49 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.69 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.49 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $3.49 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.29 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $8.99 |
| Total | $57.14 | $54.52 |
Metro Market is $2.62 cheaper on this basket — the opposite of the overall result, which averages every matched product.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Kroger | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce258 items | $3.42 | $3.61 | Kroger · 5% |
| Baby food325 items | $8.89 | $9.23 | Kroger · 4% |
| Beverages2,523 items | $6.93 | $7.06 | Kroger · 2% |
| Dairy1,039 items | $4.79 | $4.89 | Kroger · 2% |
| Frozen420 items | $5.47 | $5.56 | Kroger · 2% |
| Ready meals1,364 items | $4.98 | $5.08 | Kroger · 2% |
| Meat802 items | $8.11 | $8.25 | Kroger · 2% |
| Pantry1,910 items | $4.17 | $4.25 | Kroger · 2% |
| Bakery485 items | $5.23 | $5.20 | Metro Market · 1% |
| Snacks1,670 items | $5.47 | $5.52 | Kroger · 1% |
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 | Kroger | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $32,766 items | $2.10 | $2.14 | Kroger · 2% |
| $3 to $106,928 items | $5.49 | $5.59 | Kroger · 2% |
| Over $101,140 items | $15.63 | $15.90 | Kroger · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Kroger | Metro Market | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A2,224 items | $4.92 | $5.04 | Kroger · 2% |
 Score AB2,433 items | $5.26 | $5.33 | Kroger · 1% |
 Score B2,988 items | $5.40 | $5.49 | Kroger · 2% |
 Score C3,188 items | $6.83 | $6.96 | Kroger · 2% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.
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