Shaw's vs Acme Markets

Shaw's vs Acme Markets at a glance

• Shaw's is cheaper in all 9 aisles we compared.
• On the healthiest products (ingredient score A or AB), Shaw's is 6% cheaper.
• The same 15-product basket costs $59.38 at Shaw's and $61.38 at Acme Markets.

How far apart Shaw's and Acme Markets prices are

• Within 10%: 3,531 items
• 10% to 25% apart: 7,213 items
• More than 25% apart: 2,843 items
• Typical gap: 14.3% per item, where the prices differ

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  Biggest saving at Shaw'sNew York Bone in Thin Cut Steak Usda Choice Beef Top Loin Value Pack - 3.00 lb$47.97 vs $80.97 at Acme Markets — save $33.00

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  Biggest saving at Acme MarketsOpen Nature Whole Turkey Fresh - Weight Between 16-20 Lb$53.82 vs $80.82 at Shaw's — save $27.00

The same basket at Shaw's and Acme Markets

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

Shaw's is $2.00 cheaper on this basket.

Shaw's vs Acme Markets prices by aisle

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

Shaw's vs Acme Markets 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: Shaw's vs Acme Markets

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

Ingredient score	Shaw's	Acme Markets	CheaperGap
Score A3,662 items	$6.94	$7.29	Shaw's · 5%
Score AB4,253 items	$5.67	$6.13	Shaw's · 7%
Score B5,127 items	$5.39	$5.79	Shaw's · 7%
Score C5,069 items	$6.32	$6.80	Shaw's · 7%

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