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

Mar 25, 2022, 4:21 PM

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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.
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
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