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As of October 20, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Acme Markets.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 48¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalShrimp Cooked 16-20 Ct T-On Frozen - 32 Oz$19.98 vs $32.98 at Acme Markets — save $13.00
Biggest saving at Acme MarketsPompeian Smooth Virgin Olive Oil 68 Ounces$21.99 vs $29.99 at Smart & Final — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Acme Markets.
| Product | Smart & Final | Acme Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.69 | $3.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.29 | $3.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.99 | $2.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.89 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.49 | $2.79 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.00 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $4.79 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.29 | $1.50 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.59 | $2.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $3.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $5.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $10.49 |
| Total | $53.05 | $61.38 |
Smart & Final is $8.33 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Acme Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen251 items | $6.16 | $7.35 | Smart & Final · 16% |
| Meat215 items | $6.66 | $7.95 | Smart & Final · 16% |
| Ready meals870 items | $5.30 | $6.14 | Smart & Final · 14% |
| Snacks910 items | $5.51 | $5.99 | Smart & Final · 8% |
| Bakery198 items | $5.28 | $5.70 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| Pantry1,030 items | $4.96 | $5.36 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| Dairy409 items | $5.15 | $5.40 | Smart & Final · 5% |
| Beverages1,008 items | $7.51 | $7.56 | Smart & Final · 1% |
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 | Smart & Final | Acme Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3828 items | $2.17 | $2.27 | Smart & Final · 4% |
| $3 to $103,539 items | $5.25 | $5.85 | Smart & Final · 10% |
| Over $10573 items | $14.49 | $14.86 | Smart & Final · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Acme Markets | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A751 items | $5.78 | $6.19 | Smart & Final · 7% |
 Score AB1,118 items | $5.69 | $6.28 | Smart & Final · 9% |
 Score B1,478 items | $5.38 | $5.88 | Smart & Final · 8% |
 Score C1,593 items | $6.30 | $6.73 | Smart & Final · 7% |
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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