Amazon Grocery vs. Aldi: Which Store Offers Better Prices on 10 Staples?
Your kitchen probably has an array of grocery staples. But which grocery store offers the best deals on said staples?
Aldi has long been the go-to retailer for budget-conscious grocery shoppers, while Amazon Grocery has expanded Amazon's lineup of affordable store-brand staples.
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To determine which store offers the better value, 10 common grocery staples were compared, with package sizes evaluated by price per ounce or pound rather than sticker price alone.
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1. Eggs
Winner: Aldi
Eggs are one of those staples that almost always make it into the shopping cart. Since prices have fluctuated so much in recent years, they're also one of the most interesting items to compare. A 12-count pack of large pasture raised grade A brown eggs from Amazon is $4.16. The same amount of Goldhen grade A eggs is $3.95 at Aldi.
2. Milk
Winner: Aldi
Whether it's poured over cereal, added to coffee or used in recipes, milk is a weekly staple in many households. Saving even a few cents on a gallon can make a noticeable difference over the course of a year. One gallon of Amazon Grocery whole milk is $3.79. At Aldi you get Friendly Farms whole milk for $3.29.
3. Coffee
Winner: Aldi
Coffee is one of those everyday purchases that quietly adds up over time. Although Aldi's package costs more upfront, it offers the lower price per ounce. Amazon Grocery sells Colombiia medium roast ground coffee for $6.70. Aldi sells Beaumont classic roast ground coffee for $13.55.
4. Butter
Winner: Amazon Grocery
From baking cookies to buttering toast, this kitchen essential rarely stays in the fridge for long. Store brands can offer noticeable savings without sacrificing quality. Amazon Grocery sells salted butter sticks for $2.99. And at Aldi you are charged $3.19 for Countryside Creamery salted butter quarters.
5. Bread
Winner: Aldi
Bread is a staple in many households, making it another category where small savings can add up over time. You pay $3.49 at Amazon Grocery for multigrain bread. While, you can get L'oven Fresh multigrain bread for only $2.99 at Aldi.
6. Chicken
Winner: Aldi
Chicken is often one of the most expensive items in a grocery cart, making it an important category to compare. Amazon Grocery sells a 5-pound chicken breast fillets value pack for $13.45. Meanwhile, at Aldi, 5 pounds of Kirkwood family pack chicken breasts is $12.45.
7. Pasta
Winner: Aldi
Although Amazon has the lower sticker price, Aldi offers the better value per ounce thanks to its larger package. You can get 16 ounces of elbow macaroni from Amazon Grocery for $1.13. But the real savings are at Aldi with 32 ounces of Reggano elbow macaroni for only $2.09.
8. Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Winner: Amazon Grocery
Frozen vegetables last for months, help reduce food waste and make it easier to add vegetables to weeknight meals. Pay only 98 cents for mixed frozen vegetables from Amazon Grocery. At Aldi, you'd pay $1.09 for the same amount of Season's Choice steamable frozen mixed vegetables.
9. Tortilla Chips
Winner: Amazon Grocery
Whether they're served with salsa, used for nachos or packed for a picnic, tortilla chips are a snack many shoppers buy regularly. Although Amazon Grocery's bag costs more upfront, it offers the lower price per ounce. Amazon Grocery sells 20 ounces of restaurant style tortilla chips for $2.87. And Aldi sells 13 ounces of Clancy's restaurant style tortilla chips for $2.15.
10. Peanut Butter
Winner: Amazon Grocery
Peanut butter is a pantry staple that works just as well for breakfast as it does for lunches and snacks. Store brands can make it an especially affordable option for families. Get 40 ounces of creamy peanut butter for just $3.98. At Aldi you'd pay $4.39 for the same amount of Peanut Delight creamy peanut butter.
Overall Winner: Aldi
Aldi edged out Amazon Grocery by winning six of the 10 comparisons. Amazon Grocery held its own on a handful of staples, but Aldi remained the better pick for shoppers looking to spend less.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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