Aldi vs. Walmart: Which Store Wins on Thanksgiving Dinner Essentials?
Whether you’re hosting the Thanksgiving gathering or heading to a family or friend’s house, food takes center stage for this holiday.
To make shopping easy, Aldi has a section on their website labeled “Thanksgiving under $39” where you’ll find all of the things you need to host a Thanksgiving for 10 guests. The price assumes that a meal for 10 will include a 16-pound turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, frozen peas, fresh cranberries, celery, carrots, pumpkin pie mix and crusts, whipping cream, and whole milk.
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On the Walmart website, the big-box store lists “a feast for 10, under $35,” which assumes that the meal includes a 13.5-pound Butterball turkey and a wider range of products that includes sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, pumpkin pie ingredients, canned green beans and corn and gravy mix, among a few other items
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Both sites make it incredibly easy to put all the items in your online cart with just a few clicks, but the price will vary a bit depending on which store you choose. To get the best price comparison, MoneyLion chose classic Thanksgiving dinner staples to see whether Walmart or Aldi wins on Thanksgiving dinner prices.
Turkey
Aldi Price: $15.84
Walmart Price: $13.10
Turkey is the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving celebrations, so we’ll start there. Aldi estimates their Farmers Choice Turkey[1] , which will be available starting November 4, will cost about $15.84. While no per pound price is listed, at this price, the 16-pound turkey costs 99 cents per pound.
At Walmart, a 13.5-pound Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey at 97 cents per pound will cost $13.10, making Walmart the turkey category winner.
Stuffing
Aldi Price: 79 cents, down from 95 cents
Walmart Price: $1.50
A 6-ounce box of Chef’s Cupboard Chicken Stuffing Mix costs 95 cents at Aldi — though as of this writing it was 79 cents. On Walmart’s Thanksgiving dinner list, Stove Top Stuffing costs $1.50 for a 6-ounce box, making Aldi the clear winner.
Russet Potatoes
Aldi Price: $4.95 (10-pound bag)
Walmart Price: $3.09 (5-pound bag)
Whether you’re roasting, baking or mashing, potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. Walmart’s price for russet potatoes beats Aldi’s price by more than a buck when you compare the price for an equal amount of potatoes. Walmart takes it.
Dinner Rolls
Aldi Price: $2.45
Walmart Price: $1.00
If you just want to grab the dinner rolls and put them out on the table, L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls at Aldi are $2.45 for a 12-count pack and are ready to eat. Great Value Brown and Serve White Dinner Rolls are $1.00 at Walmart for a 12-count pack, but you’ll have to do a bit of extra work to put them in the oven — just don’t forget they’re in there!
Fresh Cranberries
Aldi Price: 95 cents
Walmart Price: 76 cents
If you make your own cranberry sauce for the holidays, Aldi comes out ahead with their cranberries at their regular price[2] of 95 cents. Walmart’s regular price for fresh cranberries is $1.98, but as of this writing, they’re priced at 76 cents. The winner for the cranberry category will depend on when you buy them and the current sales.
Whipping Cream
Aldi Price: $4.59
Walmart Price: $4.58
With heavy whipping cream, you can make your own whipped cream, use it in mashed potatoes, and even pour some in your coffee. Aldi’s price for a quart of Friendly Farms Heavy Whipping Cream is $4.59,and Walmart’s price for Great Value Heavy Whipping Cream is $4.58.
If you just want to buy ready-made whipped cream, an 8-ounce container of Great Value Whipped Topping is just $1.00 at Walmart, and Aldi’s Friendly Farms Whipped Topping is $1.25. Either way, this is a close call.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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