Grocery Price Showdown: Sprouts vs PCC
Today we are going to compare prices at Sprouts and PCC Community Market. Both stores are known for their healthy and organic options, so this is a good side by side test.
It will be interesting to see if either of these stores will be close to our $100 grocery budget!
Key Takeaways
- Sprouts was the winner at $138.26 (but was still 41% or $56.87 higher than Walmart)
- Sprouts offered some good deals by offering bulk prices. This is where you just weigh out how much you need (oats, raisins, rice, etc.)
- PCC does offer a store brand, but it was very expensive.
Meal Plan and Grocery List
I think it is always best to compare prices using a real shopping list and not just random items. So, this week’s menu plan is for a family of four and covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks/sweet treat.
We priced this menu out at the Walmart Super Center in Seattle WA and the total came out to $81.39. So, let’s see how Sprouts and PCC Community Markets do with the same list!
Is Sprouts cheaper than PCC Community Markets?
Sprouts is known for offering bulk items where you just weigh out how much you need, so let’s see if that helps with our total!
| Ingredient | Sprouts Price |
| 8 bananas | $2.00 |
| 3lbs of apples | $5.64 |
| 1 head of lettuce | $1.99 |
| 5lbs of potatoes | $ 2.48 *on sale* |
| 1.9lbs of tomato | $ 4.73 |
| 1 cucumber | $ 0.99 |
| 2lbs of carrots | $ 2.58 |
| Pepperoni (6oz) <6.5oz> | $ 4.79 |
| Whole Chicken (5-5.5lbs) <6.25lbs> | $ 15.56 |
| Ground Turkey (1lb) | $ 5.99 |
| Pork Loin (1-1.25lbs) | $ 7.99 |
| Sandwich Bread (20oz) <18oz> | $ 3.99 |
| Peanut Butter (16oz) | $ 2.49 |
| Quick Oats (18oz) | $ 2.23 |
| Raisins (6oz) | $ 1.49 |
| Tuna (10oz) | $ 4.58 |
| Pasta (16oz) | $ 1.99 |
| Italian Dressing (16oz) <12oz bottle> | $ 3.50 *on sale* |
| Flour Tortillas (10ct) | $ 3.29 |
| Microwave Popcorn (3ct) | $ 3.29 |
| White Rice (1lb) | $ 1.79 |
| Alfredo Sauce (22oz) <16oz> | $ 6.99 |
| Corn (15oz can) | $ 1.49 |
| Refried Beans (16oz can) | $ 1.49 |
| Salsa (16oz) | $ 3.50 *on sale* |
| Pineapple Tidbits (20oz) | $ 1.99 |
| All Purpose Flour (5lb) | $ 3.99 |
| Dry Active Yeast (3 pack) | $ 1.50 |
| Brown Sugar (2lb) | $ 3.99 |
| Frozen Mixed Veggies (12oz) | $ 3.49 |
| Frozen Broccoli (12oz) | $ 3.99 |
| Eggs (12ct) | $ 3.99 |
| Milk (gallon) | $ 3.99 |
| Cheddar Cheese (16oz) | $ 8.49 |
| Mozzarella Cheese (8oz) | $ 3.50 *on sale* |
| Sour Cream (8oz) <16oz container> | $ 2.49 |
| Total: | $ 138.26 |
Sprouts came out with a total of $138.26. I am very impressed with this total since the majority of what they sell is all natural or organic. I was definitely expecting a higher total!
Is PCC Cheaper than Sprouts?
Now let’s see how PCC does for their prices. I am very curious is if comes out as affordable as Sprouts!
| Ingredient | PCC Price |
| 8 bananas | $ 3.76 |
| 3lbs of apples | $ 4.99 |
| 1 head of lettuce | $ 2.99 |
| 5lbs of potatoes | $ 5.99 |
| 1.9lbs of tomato | $ 5.68 |
| 1 cucumber | $ 2.79 |
| 2lbs of carrots | $ 2.99 |
| Pepperoni (6oz) <5oz bag> | $ 5.99 |
| Whole Chicken (5-5.5lbs) <4.76lbs> | $23.75 |
| Ground Turkey (1lb) | $ 8.99 |
| Pork Loin (1-1.25lbs) <1lb> | $ 12.99 |
| Sandwich Bread (20oz) | $ 4.99 *on sale* |
| Peanut Butter (16oz) | $ 4.99 *on sale* |
| Quick Oats (18oz) | $ 4.49 |
| Raisins (6oz) | $ 5.49 |
| Tuna (10oz) | $ 7.38 |
| Pasta (16oz) | $ 3.79 |
| Italian Dressing (16oz) | $ 4.49 *on sale* |
| Flour Tortillas (10ct) | $ 4.59 |
| Microwave Popcorn (3ct) | $ 3.29 |
| White Rice (1lb) | $ 3.89 |
| Alfredo Sauce (22oz) <16oz jar> | $ 8.99 |
| Corn (15oz can) | $ 2.29 |
| Refried Beans (16oz can) | $ 1.59 *on sale* |
| Salsa (16oz) | $ 4.29 |
| Pineapple Tidbits (20oz) <15oz can> | $ 4.99 |
| All Purpose Flour (5lb) | $ 4.19 *on sale* |
| Dry Active Yeast (3 pack) | $ 3.69 |
| Brown Sugar (2lb) | $ 4.58 |
| Frozen Mixed Veggies (12oz) <10oz> | $ 3.19 *on sale* |
| Frozen Broccoli (12oz) <10oz> | $ 3.19 *on sale* |
| Eggs (12ct) | $ 3.99 *on sale* |
| Milk (gallon) | $ 6.99 *on sale* |
| Cheddar Cheese (16oz) | $ 8.99 |
| Mozzarella Cheese (8oz) <6oz> | $ 5.49 |
| Sour Cream (8oz) <15oz> | $ 2.59 *on sale* |
| Total: | $197.34 |
PCC’s total came out to $197.34. This is more in line with what I was expecting for organic and all natural products.
Overall, Sprouts came out cheaper than PCC by $59.08 (about 29%). That was a huge difference!
Food for Thought
Just for giggles, I always like to see if only buying what was cheaper at each store would have saved us more money. PCC was only cheaper on one item (apples) so the total savings would have been $0.65.
I don’t really think $0.65 is worth it to stop by both stores since it really was just for one product, unless I was already close to PCC and had the 5 minutes to spare.
I am not one that typically buys organic or all natural products, but I was highly impressed that you could for this meal plan. It was really only $40 over our $100 budget so it may be worth it to some families!
If you want to check out how these prices compared in the Seattle area, check out the Showdown between QFC and Safeway!
