Brand Name vs. Generic: 27 items to consider when grocery shopping

As part of The Real Deal, we took a shopping trip to the grocery store. Here are 27 items to consider switching to generic to save a few dollars.

News 12 Staff

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Mar 25, 2022, 4:21 PM

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Updated 965 days ago

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As part of The Real Deal, we took a shopping trip to the grocery store.

Below are 27 items to consider switching to generic to save a few dollars.

18 eggs - could save up to $1

1/2 gallon orange juice - could save $1

Sliced bread - could save up to $2

Sliced deli turkey - could save up to $5

MORE: Budget: 9 ways to save money on your groceries bill

American cheese - could save up to $2

Spaghetti - could save up to $0.30

Marinara - could save up to $2

Ice cream quart - could save up to $2

Tortilla chips - could save up to $1.40

Canned Tuna - could save up to $0.70

Butter - could save up to $0.30

K-Cups - could save up to $5

Seltzer 12 pack - could save up to $2

Apple juice - could save up to $2

Paper plates - could save up to $2

Granola - could save up to $2

Organic beans - could save up to $0.60

Organic lettuce - could save up to $1

Ground turkey - could save up to $1

Petit filet - could save up to $3

Can crushed tomatoes - could save up to $1

Almond milk - could save up to $1

Sour cream - could save up to $1

Bacon - could save up to $2

Smoked salmon - could save up to $3

Salad dressing - could save up to $1

Frozen pigs in blanket - could save up to $3

Source: Stew Leonard's

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