Kroger vs Target

Kroger vs Target at a glance

• The aisles split 2–7: Kroger wins 2, Target wins 7.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), the two stores cost the same on average.
• The same 15-product basket costs $51.55 at Target and $57.14 at Kroger.

How far apart Kroger and Target prices are

• Within 10%: 1,677 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,557 items
• More than 25% apart: 449 items
• Typical gap: 10.4% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at KrogerLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Zero Sugar Electrolytes Rainbow Sherbet Drink Mix Packets$9.79 vs $17.35 at Target — save $7.56

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  Biggest saving at TargetChock full o'Nuts Heavenly Original Medium Roast Ground - 26 oz Can$11.99 vs $18.29 at Kroger — save $6.30

The same basket at Kroger and Target

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

Target is $5.59 cheaper on this basket.

Kroger vs Target prices by aisle

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

Kroger vs Target 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 Target

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

Ingredient score	Kroger	Target	CheaperGap
Score A732 items	$5.15	$5.36	Kroger · 4%
Score AB1,084 items	$5.48	$5.34	Target · 3%
Score B1,233 items	$5.55	$5.64	Kroger · 2%
Score C1,223 items	$6.53	$6.37	Target · 2%

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