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As of October 20, 2026, Jay C is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Jay C than at Star Market.
Jay C wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 44¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Star MarketStarbucks Veranda Blend, Starbucks Blonde Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, 100% Arabica, 44 ct'$36.99 vs $41.99 at Jay C — save $5.00
Biggest saving at Jay CBertolli Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 1.5 Liter$17.99 vs $25.99 at Star Market — save $8.00
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Star Market and Jay C.
| Product | Star Market | Jay C |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $5.49 | $4.29 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $2.49 | $1.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $1.00 | $0.64 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.00 | $1.99 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $4.29 | $3.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $3.99 | $4.29 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.00 | $1.29 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $3.99 | $3.29 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.49 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $10.99 | $8.99 |
| Birds Eye Broccoli Florets 10.8 Oz | $3.00 | $1.67 |
| Total | $59.19 | $51.48 |
Jay C is $7.71 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Star Market | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready meals527 items | $5.91 | $5.17 | Jay C · 12% |
| Bakery315 items | $5.43 | $4.85 | Jay C · 11% |
| Frozen161 items | $7.04 | $6.26 | Jay C · 11% |
| Pantry764 items | $4.68 | $4.21 | Jay C · 10% |
| Dairy502 items | $4.83 | $4.43 | Jay C · 8% |
| Meat256 items | $7.09 | $6.53 | Jay C · 8% |
| Beverages1,382 items | $7.25 | $6.91 | Jay C · 5% |
| Snacks851 items | $5.35 | $5.13 | Jay C · 4% |
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 | Star Market | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $31,004 items | $2.25 | $2.14 | Jay C · 5% |
| $3 to $103,320 items | $5.69 | $5.20 | Jay C · 9% |
| Over $10470 items | $15.71 | $15.03 | Jay C · 4% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Star Market | Jay C | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A667 items | $5.42 | $5.01 | Jay C · 8% |
 Score AB1,083 items | $5.47 | $5.11 | Jay C · 6% |
 Score B1,500 items | $5.36 | $4.98 | Jay C · 7% |
 Score C1,544 items | $7.10 | $6.56 | Jay C · 8% |
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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