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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 Ingles.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 39¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalGorton's 100% Whole Fillets Fish Sticks 20 Count$6.99 vs $11.48 at Ingles — save $4.49
Biggest saving at InglesOreo Premium Ice Cream Cake 46 Ounces$19.98 vs $25.99 at Smart & Final — save $6.01
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Ingles.
| Product | Smart & Final | Ingles |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.69 | $4.28 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.29 | $5.18 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup | $3.29 | $4.28 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.28 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.78 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.78 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $5.98 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $11.98 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $11.98 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.29 | $1.78 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.59 | $3.98 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $4.98 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $5.48 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.18 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $11.48 |
| Total | $73.05 | $89.40 |
Smart & Final is $16.35 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages40 items | $11.49 | $5.54 | Ingles · 52% |
| Meat118 items | $5.17 | $6.10 | Smart & Final · 15% |
| Dairy135 items | $4.35 | $5.06 | Smart & Final · 14% |
| Ready meals388 items | $4.30 | $4.99 | Smart & Final · 14% |
| Frozen87 items | $5.46 | $6.17 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Snacks77 items | $4.87 | $5.44 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Pantry427 items | $3.87 | $4.28 | Smart & Final · 10% |
| Bakery111 items | $4.96 | $5.35 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| Baby food67 items | $4.22 | $4.23 | Same |
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 | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3391 items | $1.99 | $2.29 | Smart & Final · 13% |
| $3 to $101,033 items | $4.94 | $5.61 | Smart & Final · 12% |
| Over $1050 items | $17.54 | $12.95 | Ingles · 26% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Ingles | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A232 items | $3.78 | $4.29 | Smart & Final · 12% |
 Score AB334 items | $4.76 | $5.01 | Smart & Final · 5% |
 Score B395 items | $4.37 | $5.07 | Smart & Final · 14% |
 Score C513 items | $5.00 | $5.20 | Smart & Final · 4% |
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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