Walmart vs. Target: Same 22 Pantry Staples, $20 Cheaper Right Now

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Target and Walmart carry many of the same products, but the price differences can add up. A side-by-side comparison of various pantry staples revealed a savings of about $20 less at Walmart versus Target right now.

Items were chosen using the closest available product and size match at each store. Here’s how the totals stacked up and how much savings shoppers could see.

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Coca-Cola Cherry Coke

• Savings: $1.91

A 12-pack of Coca-Cola Cherry Coke is $6.98 at Walmart. At Target, the same 12-pack is $8.89.

All-Purpose Flour

• Savings: $0.22

You’ll pay $1.97 for a 5-pound bag of Great Value all-purpose flour at Walmart. At Target, a 5-pound bag of Market Pantry all-purpose flour is $2.19. 

Welch’s Fruit Snacks

• Savings: $1.21

A 40-pack box of Welch’s fruit snacks is $7.78 at Walmart. At Target, the same 40-pack costs $8.99.

Peanut Butter

• Savings: $0.51

At Walmart, a 40-ounce jar of Great Value creamy peanut butter is $3.88. Target sells a 40-ounce jar of Good & Gather creamy peanut butter for $4.39.

Chomp’s Original Beef Sticks

• Savings: $2.05

Walmart offers an eight-count pack of Chomp’s original beef sticks for $16.44. Target has the same item for $18.49.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Savings: $0.42

At Walmart, a 17-ounce bottle of Great Value extra virgin olive oil retails for $5.97. A similar-size bottle of Good & Gather extra virgin olive oil from Target sells for $6.39. 

Pearl Milling Original Syrup

• Savings: $0.22

A 24-fluid-ounce bottle of Pearl Milling original syrup costs $3.67 at Walmart. The same bottle of syrup is $3.89 at Target.

Diced Tomatoes

• Savings: $0.27

Great Value diced tomatoes, in the 28-ounce size, sell for $1.62 at Walmart. At Target, a 28-ounce can of Good & Gather diced tomatoes is $1.89.

Chicken Broth

• Savings: $0.32

A 32-ounce carton of Great Value chicken broth is $1.27 at Walmart. Target’s 32-ounce Good & Gather chicken broth costs $1.59.

Vegetable Oil

• Savings: $0.42

Great Value 48-ounce vegetable oil is priced at $3.57 at Walmart. The same size Good & Gather vegetable oil is $3.99 at Target.

Kraft Boxed Mac and Cheese

• Savings: $1.91

At Walmart, a five-box package of Kraft mac and cheese costs $3.98. Target has the same item for $5.89.

Folger’s Ground Coffee

• Savings: $1.15

A 25.9-ounce canister of Folger’s classic roast coffee is $13.64 at Walmart. The same-size canister of Folger’s classic roast costs $14.79 at Target.

Clif Bar Energy Protein Bars

• Savings: $1.32

A box of 10 white chocolate macadamia nut Clif Bar energy protein bars costs $11.37 at Walmart. The same item is $12.69 at Target.

Goldfish Crackers

• Savings: $2.01

A 27.3-ounce container of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers is $7.98 at Walmart. At Target, the same product sells for $9.99.

Frito Lay Variety Pack Chips

• Savings: $1.01

A 42-count box of Frito Lay flavor mix variety pack chips costs $19.98 at Walmart. The same 42-count Frito Lay variety pack costs $20.99 at Target. 

StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water

• Savings: $0.95

Four cans of StarKist chunk light tuna in water sell for $3.84 at Walmart. Target has the same item for $4.79. 

Progresso Soup

• Savings: $0.21

Walmart has 19-ounce cans of Progresso black bean canned soup for $2.68 each. Target has the same soup for $2.89 per can. 

Family-Size Cheerios

• Savings: $0.85

A family-size box of Cheerios is $4.44 at Walmart. Target sells the same 18-ounce box for $5.29.

Red Bull Variety Pack

• Savings: $1.01

A Red Bull variety pack with 12 cans costs $19.48 at Walmart. The same 12-can variety pack costs $20.49 at Target.

Dried Pinto Beans

• Savings: $0.99

A 1-pound bag of Great Value dried pinto beans costs just $1 at Walmart. At Target, a 1-pound bag of Good & Gather dried pinto beans costs $1.99.

Club Crackers

• Savings: $0.22

Walmart sells a 13.7-ounce box of Club crackers for $3.97. At Target, the same item costs $4.19.

Tortilla Chips

• Savings: $0.62

Walmart has a 10-ounce bag of Tostitos Scoops for $3.97. At Target, the same-size product costs $4.59.

The Total Savings

Purchasing these Walmart pantry staples instead of what Target offers saves $19.80. By comparing prices in advance, shoppers can save hundreds of dollars over time.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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