If you have young children, then you probably know how crucial snacks can be. Those cute little monsters can easily be placated with a bag of fruit snacks or crackers; and honestly, we moms could use a snack too. I don’t know about you, but I can’t go more than a few hours without eating something. Otherwise, I turn into a beast!
While homemade snacks are always great, I like having pre-packaged snacks to keep in my purse for those snack emergencies. And since we eat a lot of snacks in this house (even though there are only 3 of us), I like to look at Sam’s Club sometimes for great deals.
And, because I’m a nerd and love numbers, I went through and priced out the best snacks to buy at Sam’s Club. The price-per-bar/ounce, as well as comparisons with Kroger and Aldi.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Price-wise, buying in bulk is not always better! Before you buy a huge box of granola bars at Sam’s Club, check for sales in your grocery ads. A lot of times these items will be on a Buy 5, Save $5 sale or something similar; and coupons can make these a much better deal.
- Before you buy in bulk, make sure you’ll actually use them all before they expire! You’ll only waste money if you buy 6 months worth of snacks that expire in 3 months. I’ve been sucked into the same trap at times too, so be careful!
- This is not an all-inclusive list of snacks you can find at Sam’s Club. I did research and chose the foods that my family has eaten and liked, and that are reasonably healthy. Use your own judgment when choosing snacks that best fit your family!
Quaker granola bars
- Sam’s: $8.98 for 60-pack, 15 cents each
- Kroger: $2.29 for 8, 28 cents each
Kellogg’s Nutri Grain bars
- Sam’s: $9.68 for 36, 27 each each
- Kroger: $2.89 for 8, 36 cents each
Nature Valley Crunchy oats and honey
- Sam’s: $12.98 for 49 pack, 26 cents each
- Kroger: $3.29 for 6, 55 cents each
Nature’s Bakery fig bars
- Sam’s: $7.88 for 24, 33 cents each
- Kroger: $3.49 for 6, 58 cents each
Fiber One oats and chocolate chewy bars
- Sam’s: $12.92 for 36, 36 cents each
- Kroger: $3.79 for 5, 75 cents each
Dry roasted peanuts
- Sam’s: $6.58 for 52 ounces, 12 cents per ounce
- Aldi: $1.99 for 16 ounces, 12 cents per ounce
Sargento Balance Breaks
- Sam’s Club: $8.98 for 12, 75 cents each
- Kroger: $3.49 for 3, $1.16 each
Raisins
- Sam’s Club: $6.98 for 60 ounces, 11 cents per ounce
- Aldi: $2.79 for 20 ounces, 14 cents per ounce
Clif Bars
- Sam’s: $19.98 for 24, 83 cents each
- Kroger: $5.99 for 6 $1.00 each
Goldfish
- Sam’s: $10.58 for 66 ounces, 16 cents per ounce
- Kroger: $1.99 for 6.6 ounces, 30 cents each
Lance Peanut Butter sandwich crackers
- Sam’s: $6.88 for 40, 17 cents each
- Kroger: $3.29 for 8, 41 cents each
Mott’s fruit snacks
- Sam’s: $9.98 for 90, 11 cents each
- Kroger: $1.50 for 10, 15 cents each
ZonePerfect bars
- Sam’s: $16.98 for 24, 70 cents each
- Kroger: $3.50 for 5, 70 cents each
Frigo string cheese
- Sam’s: $8.98 for 48, 19 cents each
- Kroger: $4.99 for 12, 41 cents each
Del Monte fruit cups
- Sam’s: $7.58 for 16, 47 cents each
- Kroger: $2.00 for 4, 50 cents each
Hopefully this list will give you a good idea of the best snacks to buy at Sam’s Club to keep your family happy! Do you have any favorites from this list, or others that you want to share? Post in the comments below!
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
