Aldi came in at twenty cents cheaper per pound.WINNER! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. That's a cocktail element I've been meaning to explore more. I picked items that were on my shopping list last week, and are typical kitchen staples for me. Trader Joe’s Light Ice Cream: $2.99 per pint, Number of Aldi wins: 9Number of Trader Joe’s wins: 6Number of ties: 4. Aldi Simply Nature Organic Coconut Oil: $4.89 for 14 ounces ($0.35 an ounce)WINNER!
I know maybe not all TJ's might carry the same stock, but what are some good booze deals you've found there? Trader Joe’s Frozen Strawberries: $1.99 for 16 ounces ($0.12 per ounce), Although the tub of garlicky hummus at Aldi was larger, it ended up being the same price per ounce as TJ’s.TIE! Trader Jose’s Dark is a great replacement for your Mexican beer needs and blows away Negra Modelo with the $5.99 price point. I was in my local TJ's over the weekend and took a quick peek at their booze section while standing in line. I've become quite partial to Beefeater which can be picked up for $14, and I like that much better than Tanqueray. WINNER! Trader Joe’s White Cheddar Corn Puffs: $1.99 for 7 ounces ($0.28 an ounce) As the coronavirus COVID-19 affects our communities, our work as your neighborhood grocery store continues. In the interest of saving money, I decided to go head-to-head and compare prices on similar products at both stores. I was surprised to see both Aperol & Campari being sold for $20 each–that's $3 cheaper than anywhere else near me that advertises online. WINNER! $33 for Del Magueys Vida is very good (at least for my area). If you need a smokey scotch element in a cocktail the old finlaggen is actually pretty decent. Their house brand London dry gin is not bad as far as cheap mixing gins go. Wild turkey 101 for $17 is a great price. Got a tip, kitchen tour, or other story our readers should see? Their bourbon (Trader Joe's Kentucky Bourbon Straight Whiskey) is $15 if I remember correctly. Trader Joe's popular Honey Nut O's cost roughly 17 cents per ounce, while Kroger's version, Honey Nut Toasted Oats, was 10 cents an ounce on the day we shopped — and that's without using a coupon. Where would you say this lands?
They’re so easy for last-minute meals, and they’re always SO cheap. Aldi Peanut Delight Creamy Peanut Butter: $1.39 for 18 ounces ($0.07 an ounce)Trader Joe’s Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter: $1.99 for 16 ounces ($0.12 an ounce), Round out your Aldi cheese plate with a box of Ritz-inspired crackers. What People Want from a Healer in the Midst of a Pandemic, A Middle School Math Teacher Planning Lessons and Lunch, The Columbus, OH-based Forager Who's Become a TikTok Star, A Food Justice Advocate and Mother Talks Breastfeeding and Herb Gardens, Bryant Terry's Sautéed Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes, Vivian Howard's Baked Pimento Cheese and Sausage. I didn’t like Aldi’s version nearly as much, and they were nearly twice the price per ounce. I think a gallon is $3.49 at Trader Joes and at Costco I was paying almost $11 for two gallons. Aldi Baby Spinach: $1.49 for 8 ounces ($0.18 an ounce)Trader Joe’s Baby Spinach: $1.99 for 6 ounces ($0.33 an ounce), Trader Joe’s is famous for their 19-cent bananas, while Aldi sells the budget-friendly fruit by the pound. Trader Joe’s Clover Blossom Honey Bear: $3.49 for 12 ounces, Another budget-friendly pantry staple of mine: canned beans. There’s no case discount like at wine stores, so get however many bottles you want! Trader Joe’s Bananas: $0.19 each, I know TJ’s sells multi-packs of avocados, but I prefer to buy individual avocados so they don’t all ripen at the same rate. A low price does not always indicate low quality. Do they carry any decent rye whiskeys? Aldi Simply Nature Creamy Almond Butter: $4.59 for 12 ounces ($0.38 an ounce)WINNER! Both retailers came in very close in price, but Aldi was the winner here.WINNER! Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. I was in my local TJ's over the weekend and took a quick peek at their booze section while standing in line. How Trader Joe's is Caring for Crew Members and Customers. *Wed and Sun: during the first hour of operation, we prioritize service for our senior customers (age 60 and over) and customers with disabilities who may need extra assistance. I don't really drink anything neat. What are some bargain buys at Trader Joe's? Aldi Never Any! Trader Joe’s White Cheddar Corn Puffs: $1.99 for 7 ounces ($0.28 an ounce), I always have a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips in my pantry during the holidays (you never know when you’ll need to whip up a batch of cookies). Step inside and you'll find unconventional and organic products in the Trader Joe's label like Mandarin Orange Chicken, Cauliflower Gnocchi, and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, as well as everyday basics like organic milk, eggs, meat, and organic produce. Is it comparable at all? The prices at both stores are about the same, but Aldi promises that their bananas are organic.TIE! Death's Door Gin for $27 when the liquor stores in town sell it for $37, Batiste agricole for $20!! TIE! Really? Aldi Berry Hill Honey Bear: $3.49 for 12 ouncesTIE! While 7 cents doesn't seem like a big price gap, when you buy 13-ounce boxes, it adds up. Although a bag of the stuff is cheaper at Aldi, it did look less wilt-y at Trader Joe’s.WINNER! SOLD! A total tie.TIE! Trader Joe’s Creamy Almond Butter: $5.99 for 16 ounces ($0.37 an ounce), For no-frills peanut butter, Aldi beat TJ’s — you get a larger jar for sixty cents less. I was surprised that my usual $6 bottle at Trader Joe’s was cheaper than Aldi’s offering. Aldi Reggano Farfalle: $0.99 for 3/4 poundWINNER! Buffalo Trace is my go-to mixing bourbon. Can be had near me for $22. WINNER! Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. 10 Best Trader Joe’s Wines for Less Than $15. (Pun intended!) Aldi Sundae Shoppe Low-Fat Ice Cream: $2.99 per pintTIE! Aldi Park Street Deli Garlic Hummus: $2.49 for 10 ounces ($0.25 per ounce)TIE! And while I was excited about certain things (specifically, the cheese selection and all the prepared pastries), I definitely didn’t think Aldi could replace my weekly trips to Trader Joe’s. Aldi Happy Farms Goat Cheese Log: $1.99 for 4 ounces ($0.50 an ounce)Trader Joe’s Chevre Goat Cheese Log: $2.99 for 5 ounces ($0.60 an ounce), I buy my eggs at a nearby farmstand when I can, but I’ll grab a dozen at the supermarket if I’m in a pinch … and by buying them at Aldi, I’ll save 27 cents.
IDK if they still sell it, but I had the trader joes brand irish whisky aged 8 years for like 25 bucks. Aldi Organic Bananas: $0.59 for 1 pound, or about 3 bananas ($.19 each)TIE! I'll look for it next time I'm there. Trader Joe’s Imported Italian Olive Oil, $5.99 for 33.8 ounces ($0.18 an ounce). My findings were surprising in some instances — especially when I did the math and compared prices by ounce. Chicken Breasts: $4.29 per poundTrader Joe’s All-Natural Boneless Chicken Breast: $4.49 per pound, Pasta tends to be affordable at any supermarket, and I was expecting the win to go to Aldi for this comparison.
Aldi Season’s Choice Frozen Strawberries: $1.95 for 16 ounces ($0.12 per ounce)TIE! A few tidbits for wine shopping at Trader Joe’s: Most locations have more than 100 wines for less than $6. Both Aldi and Trader Joe’s offer jars of organic coconut oil, but you can get a larger jar at TJ’s for just ten cents more.
Not the greatest on its own, but if you're looking for a bargain, can't beat $15 and it will do fine in a cocktail. Trader Joe’s Farm Fresh Avocado: $1.19 each, Both retailers varied in their frozen fruit selection, so it was hard to do an apples-to-apples comparison. Aldi Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $3.89 for 16.9 ounces ($0.23 an ounce)WINNER! Although they’re only four cents cheaper than their TJ’s counterpart, Aldi’s Savoritz crackers come in a larger quantity.WINNER! Aldi Dakota’s Pride Black Beans: $0.69 for 15 ounces ($0.04 an ounce)Trader Joe’s Black Beans: $0.79 for 15 ounces ($0.05 an ounce), Although you can grab a tub of almond butter for less than $5 at Aldi, you’ll pay less per ounce for a larger jar at Trader Joe’s. Aldi Baker’s Corner Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels: $1.89 for 12 ounces ($0.15 an ounce)Trader Joe’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: $1.99 for 12 ounces ($0.16 an ounce), I have a love-hate relationship with Halo Top ice cream — one of the things I hate is the price (it’s almost $6 for a pint at my neighborhood grocery store!). Credit: From left to right: Joni Hanebutt / Shutterstock ; Ken Wolter / Shutterstock. It was wayyy better than jameson. Aldi Simply Nature Organic White Cheddar Puffs: $2.19 for 4 ounces ($0.54 an ounce)WINNER! I was surprised to see both Aperol & Campari being sold for $20 each–that's $3 cheaper than anywhere else near me that advertises online. That's what we call value. At sixty-nine cents a pop, it was definitely worth stocking up on black beans, garbanzos, and cannellini beans while I was at Aldi.WINNER! At Joe’s prices, you’re already scoring a deal. Allison is a Brooklyn-based writer, eater, and blogger. My most recent price discovery= Organic Milk! And it didn’t seem like the prices were that great.
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Trader Joe’s cheddar popcorn puffs are one of my all-time favorite snacks.
Trader Joe’s Organic Triple-Filtered Coconut Oil: $4.99 for 16 ounces ($0.31 an ounce), Both stores carried plenty of varieties of honey, but I went with the cheapest option at each store for a head-to-head comparison. Aldi Grade A Large Eggs: $1.57 per dozenTrader Joe’s Jumbo Fresh White Eggs: $1.79 per dozen, Both stores carry bargain, organic chicken breasts, so I compared their mid-range natural versions. Both Aldi and TJ’s have their own versions of the low-cal, high-protein stuff for $2.99 per pint. We made the switch to organic a couple months ago and I have just been buying it at Costco thinking it would be the cheapest: enter Trader Joes! I didn’t like Aldi’s version nearly as much, and they were nearly twice the price per ounce. My Aldi store didn’t have avocados a la carte, only a bag of organic ones and they were cheaper at Trader Joe’s.Aldi Organic Avocados: $4.99 for 4 ($1.25 each)WINNER! Aldi Savoritz Buttery Round Crackers: $1.95 for 13.7 ounces ($0.14 an ounce)Trader Joe’s Golden Rounds Crackers: $1.99 for 12 ounces ($0.16 an ounce), Trader Joe’s cheddar popcorn puffs are one of my all-time favorite snacks.
The results? Trader Joe’s Imported Italian Farfalle: $0.99 for one pound, I cook with EVOO a lot, so I’m always on the lookout for affordable bottles. Although the boxes of farfalle were both $0.99, the one at TJ’s was a fourth larger. I buy baby spinach every week: I add it to salads, soups, pasta dishes, and eggs for a pop of leafy green nutrition.
But in terms of nut butter selection, Trader Joe’s had many more varieties than Aldi. Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Hummus: $1.99 for 8 ounces ($0.25 an ounce), My favorite thing about Aldi is their affordable cheese selection, so I wasn’t surprised that they won the goat cheese battle. I found frozen strawberries, a freezer staple for me, and it turns out they’re about the same price at both stores.TIE! The only other spirit price I could compare off the top of my head was Del Maguey Vida at $33, which is comparable to the cheapest I've found it near me. When she's not hunting for the best veggie burger in NYC, she's probably Instagramming, trying to make someone laugh, or defending the Oxford comma.