Mariano's vs Publix

Mariano's vs Publix at a glance

• Mariano's is cheaper in all 8 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Mariano's is 9% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $60.34 at Mariano's and $70.85 at Publix.

How far apart Mariano's and Publix prices are

• Within 10%: 1,360 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,262 items
• More than 25% apart: 871 items
• Typical gap: 15.1% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Mariano'sPremier Protein Chocolate High 30g Protein Shakes - 12 pk$28.99 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $21.70

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  Biggest saving at PublixLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Lemon Lime Drink Mix Packets$12.69 vs $23.99 at Mariano's — save $11.30

The same basket at Mariano's and Publix

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

Mariano's is $10.51 cheaper on this basket.

Mariano's vs Publix prices by aisle

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

Mariano's 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: Mariano's vs Publix

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

Ingredient score	Mariano's	Publix	CheaperGap
Score A495 items	$5.30	$5.91	Mariano's · 10%
Score AB958 items	$5.53	$6.00	Mariano's · 8%
Score B996 items	$5.55	$6.15	Mariano's · 10%
Score C1,054 items	$6.36	$7.37	Mariano's · 14%

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