Publix vs QFC

Publix vs QFC at a glance

• It's not a clean sweep: Publix is still cheaper on pantry (2% less).
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), QFC is 6% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $63.84 at QFC and $70.85 at Publix.

How far apart Publix and QFC prices are

• Within 10%: 1,241 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 1,043 items
• More than 25% apart: 691 items
• Typical gap: 13.8% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at PublixBoar's Head Bold Chipotle Chicken Breast$8.85 vs $16.99 at QFC — save $8.14

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  Biggest saving at QFCPremier Protein 30g Protein Shake, Café Latte, 30g Protein, 11 Fl Oz, 12 Count$26.99 vs $50.69 at Publix — save $23.70

The same basket at Publix and QFC

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

QFC is $7.01 cheaper on this basket.

Publix vs QFC prices by aisle

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

Publix 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: Publix vs QFC

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

Ingredient score	Publix	QFC	CheaperGap
Score A445 items	$5.97	$5.78	QFC · 3%
Score AB825 items	$6.28	$5.82	QFC · 7%
Score B870 items	$6.26	$5.85	QFC · 7%
Score C850 items	$7.35	$6.55	QFC · 11%

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