Mariano's vs Sprouts

Mariano's vs Sprouts at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Sprouts is still cheaper on snacks (1% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Mariano's is 4% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $86.87 at Mariano's and $105.25 at Sprouts.

How far apart Mariano's and Sprouts prices are

• Within 10%: 400 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 483 items
• More than 25% apart: 187 items
• Typical gap: 12.9% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Mariano'sEmergen-C 1000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange Immune Support Powder$12.99 vs $24.99 at Sprouts — save $12.00

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  Biggest saving at SproutsCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$11.99 vs $16.99 at Mariano's — save $5.00

The same basket at Mariano's and Sprouts

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

Mariano's is $18.38 cheaper on this basket.

Mariano's vs Sprouts prices by aisle

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

Mariano's vs Sprouts 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 Sprouts

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

Ingredient score	Mariano's	Sprouts	CheaperGap
Score A354 items	$6.25	$6.48	Mariano's · 4%
Score AB447 items	$5.90	$6.21	Mariano's · 5%
Score B256 items	$5.28	$5.63	Mariano's · 6%
Score C150 items	$7.79	$8.63	Mariano's · 10%

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