Mariano's vs QFC

Mariano's vs QFC at a glance

• Mariano's is cheaper in all 10 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Mariano's is 5% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $60.34 at Mariano's and $63.84 at QFC.

How far apart Mariano's and QFC prices are

• Within 10%: 2,089 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 2,848 items
• More than 25% apart: 1,011 items
• Typical gap: 13.1% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Mariano'sDunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods$32.99 vs $47.99 at QFC — save $15.00

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  Biggest saving at QFCDunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee$7.99 vs $14.99 at Mariano's — save $7.00

The same basket at Mariano's and QFC

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

Mariano's is $3.50 cheaper on this basket.

Mariano's vs QFC prices by aisle

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

Mariano's vs QFC 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 QFC

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

Ingredient score	Mariano's	QFC	CheaperGap
Score A1,916 items	$5.29	$5.70	Mariano's · 7%
Score AB2,045 items	$5.63	$5.82	Mariano's · 3%
Score B2,241 items	$5.86	$6.00	Mariano's · 2%
Score C2,226 items	$6.98	$7.13	Mariano's · 2%

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