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As of October 20, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 10% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Sprouts.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 69¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalEssentia Ionized Alkaline Water - 12 pk$18.79 vs $34.99 at Sprouts — save $16.20
Biggest saving at SproutsCalifornia Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 Fl. Oz.$11.99 vs $15.99 at Smart & Final — save $4.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Sprouts.
| Product | Smart & Final | Sprouts |
|---|---|---|
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.49 | $3.49 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Peach Vibe 12 Fl Oz | $2.49 | $3.49 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Organic Thin-Sliced 21 Whole Grains & Seeds Bread 20 Ounces | $6.99 | $7.79 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.49 | $5.99 |
| Cholula Original Hot Sauce | $6.49 | $9.99 |
| Daisy Pure and Natural Sour Cream | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Dave's Killer Bread Org Good Seed Ts 20.5 oz | $6.99 | $7.79 |
| Silk Original Dairy Free Vegan Soy Milk Half Gallon | $5.19 | $5.99 |
| Kind Breakfast Protein Dark Chocolate Cocoa Bars 10.58 Ounce | $6.99 | $7.99 |
| Snack Factory Original Pretzel Crisps 14 Ounces | $5.99 | $7.49 |
| Kashi Organic Cereal Cinnamon Harvest 18 oz | $5.99 | $8.99 |
| KIND Healthy Grains Oats & Honey with Toasted Coconut Granola Clusters | $5.99 | $7.49 |
| Impossible Burger Patties Made From Plants | $5.99 | $7.99 |
| Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna 5 Ounces | $4.99 | $6.49 |
| Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream 48 oz | $6.49 | $8.49 |
| Total | $79.55 | $102.75 |
Smart & Final is $23.20 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Sprouts | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery48 items | $5.42 | $6.85 | Smart & Final · 21% |
| Beverages205 items | $5.31 | $6.30 | Smart & Final · 16% |
| Pantry231 items | $6.47 | $7.26 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Dairy115 items | $5.07 | $5.59 | Smart & Final · 9% |
| Frozen30 items | $8.08 | $8.87 | Smart & Final · 9% |
| Ready meals97 items | $5.93 | $6.29 | Smart & Final · 6% |
| Snacks34 items | $7.47 | $7.93 | Smart & Final · 6% |
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 | Sprouts | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $386 items | $2.35 | $2.52 | Smart & Final · 6% |
| $3 to $10653 items | $5.59 | $6.32 | Smart & Final · 12% |
| Over $1084 items | $13.19 | $14.10 | Smart & Final · 6% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Sprouts | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A239 items | $6.95 | $7.44 | Smart & Final · 7% |
 Score AB314 items | $6.07 | $6.72 | Smart & Final · 10% |
 Score B178 items | $4.86 | $5.62 | Smart & Final · 14% |
 Score C92 items | $5.71 | $6.92 | Smart & Final · 17% |
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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