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As of October 20, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 19% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Publix.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average $1.18 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at PublixLiquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Electrolytes Lemon Lime Drink Mix Packets$12.69 vs $22.99 at Jay C — save $10.30
Biggest saving at Jay CPremier Protein Chocolate High 30g Protein Shakes - 12 pk$26.99 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $23.70
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Publix and Jay C.
| Product | Publix | Jay C |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $4.45 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $6.09 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.77 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.83 | $0.64 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $3.19 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $5.09 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.99 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $5.19 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.87 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.31 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $5.75 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $6.09 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $11.99 | $8.99 |
| Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli Cuts 10.8 Ounces | $2.75 | $1.39 |
| Total | $69.35 | $51.20 |
Jay C is $18.15 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Publix | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat181 items | $7.68 | $5.94 | Jay C · 23% |
| Ready meals325 items | $6.36 | $4.99 | Jay C · 22% |
| Bakery203 items | $5.80 | $4.62 | Jay C · 20% |
| Frozen127 items | $7.78 | $6.20 | Jay C · 20% |
| Pantry545 items | $4.93 | $4.06 | Jay C · 18% |
| Snacks502 items | $6.11 | $5.01 | Jay C · 18% |
| Beverages749 items | $7.75 | $6.45 | Jay C · 17% |
| Dairy321 items | $5.23 | $4.33 | Jay C · 17% |
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 | Publix | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3461 items | $2.50 | $1.95 | Jay C · 22% |
| $3 to $102,209 items | $6.02 | $4.85 | Jay C · 19% |
| Over $10307 items | $14.88 | $12.52 | Jay C · 16% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Publix | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A387 items | $5.55 | $4.62 | Jay C · 17% |
 Score AB749 items | $5.77 | $4.77 | Jay C · 17% |
 Score B886 items | $6.21 | $5.07 | Jay C · 18% |
 Score C955 items | $7.37 | $5.88 | Jay C · 20% |
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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