Instant Alert: I compared the price of Whole Foods '365 Everyday Value' items to Trader Joe's — here's what I found

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   I compared the price of Whole Foods '365 Everyday Value' items to Trader Joe's — here's what I found by Kathleen Elkins on Feb 29, 2016, 4:30 PM Advertisement Whole Foods is notoriously expensive — and Trader Joe's has a reputation for being pretty cheap. But just how big is the price discrepancy? I scoured the aisles and compared the prices of 24 items at Trader Joe's to Whole Foods' private label, 365 Everyday Value, which aims to offer value prices every day of the year. Expecting the Whole Foods prices to be egregious, I was pleasantly surprised at how comparable some of the items were — and it turns out the specialty grocer even has a few hidden deals. Of course, in general, you'll get the most bang for your buck at Trader Joe's, but check out the price break down yourself: SEE ALSO: I compared the price of organic and regular items at Whole Foods — here's what I found Yogurt Trader Joe's: $3.19 per 32-ounce container Whole Foods 365: $3.19 per 32-ounce container My first pleasant surprise came in the yogurt aisle, where I found the same size container for the exact same price. Milk Trader Joe's: $2.29 per half gallon Whole Foods 365: $3.99 per half gallon Milk at Whole Food's was noticeably pricier — if you went through a half gallon of milk per week, you'd be saving about $90 a year if you shopped at Trader Joe's. Almond milk Trader Joe's: $2.99 per half gallon Whole Foods 365: $3.69 per half gallon If you're more of an almond milk person, shopping at Trader Joe's would save you about $35 a year if you went through one carton a week. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011