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As of October 20, 2026, Mariano's is cheaper. You'd pay about 4% less for the same groceries at Mariano's than at Acme Markets.
Mariano's wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 27¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Mariano'sCarvel Original Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream Cake with Crunchies Frozen$33.99 vs $45.99 at Acme Markets — save $12.00
Biggest saving at Acme MarketsDunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee$8.99 vs $14.99 at Mariano's — save $6.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Mariano's and Acme Markets.
| Product | Mariano's | Acme Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.59 | $3.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.67 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.89 | $0.89 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $2.79 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.39 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $5.39 | $4.00 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $5.39 | $4.00 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.99 | $4.79 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.69 | $1.50 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $4.19 | $2.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $2.99 | $3.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $5.49 | $5.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $4.69 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $8.99 | $10.49 |
| Total | $60.34 | $61.38 |
Mariano's is $1.04 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Mariano's | Acme Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen199 items | $6.31 | $7.53 | Mariano's · 16% |
| Meat341 items | $7.40 | $8.22 | Mariano's · 10% |
| Ready meals630 items | $5.86 | $6.23 | Mariano's · 6% |
| Beverages1,744 items | $7.09 | $7.41 | Mariano's · 4% |
| Dairy742 items | $4.96 | $5.15 | Mariano's · 4% |
| Pantry1,019 items | $4.99 | $5.13 | Mariano's · 3% |
| Bakery297 items | $5.39 | $5.51 | Mariano's · 2% |
| Snacks1,040 items | $5.86 | $5.83 | Same |
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 | Mariano's | Acme Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,027 items | $2.12 | $2.31 | Mariano's · 8% |
| $3 to $104,267 items | $5.56 | $5.79 | Mariano's · 4% |
| Over $10759 items | $13.99 | $14.58 | Mariano's · 4% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Mariano's | Acme Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A953 items | $5.82 | $6.04 | Mariano's · 4% |
 Score AB1,486 items | $5.74 | $5.98 | Mariano's · 4% |
 Score B1,817 items | $5.40 | $5.54 | Mariano's · 3% |
 Score C1,796 items | $7.03 | $7.48 | Mariano's · 6% |
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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