Kroger vs Publix

Kroger vs Publix at a glance

• Kroger is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Kroger is 15% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $57.14 at Kroger and $70.85 at Publix.

How far apart Kroger and Publix prices are

• Within 10%: 1,095 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,492 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,228 items
• Typical gap: 18.8% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at KrogerPremier Protein 30g Protein Shake, Café Latte, 30g Protein, 11 Fl Oz, 12 Count$27.49 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $23.20

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  Biggest saving at PublixLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Lemon Lime Drink Mix Packets$12.69 vs $22.99 at Kroger — save $10.30

The same basket at Kroger and Publix

The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Kroger and Publix.

Kroger is $13.71 cheaper on this basket.

Kroger vs Publix prices by aisle

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

Kroger vs Publix 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: Kroger vs Publix

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

Ingredient score	Kroger	Publix	CheaperGap
Score A551 items	$5.09	$6.03	Kroger · 16%
Score AB1,029 items	$5.18	$6.11	Kroger · 15%
Score B1,095 items	$5.20	$6.22	Kroger · 16%
Score C1,151 items	$6.05	$7.39	Kroger · 18%

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