Winnipeg AI Grocery Shopping Guide: $1.10 Sweet Potatoes

April 17, 2026 · 13 min read · MB

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Prices verified May 8, 2026

Key Facts

eezly tracked 40M+ grocery prices across 2,700+ stores in Canada this week
Cheapest store in AI: No Frills — standard basket at $5.98 (April 2026)
Best deal this week: Sweet Potato at Superstore — $1.10 (68.2% off regular)
Switching to the optimal store saves shoppers ~$5.44/week vs the most expensive option
Last verified: April 2026 via eezly's real-time pricing database
City covered: Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB)
Store banners in this snapshot: Superstore and No Frills
Units: most prices are per kg; Rapini is listed each

According to eezly's real-time tracking of 196,000 products across 2,700 Canadian grocery stores, sweet potatoes are priced at $1.10/kg at Superstore in Winnipeg as of April 2026. This article is a strict, price-proof snapshot built only from the dataset provided (the items and banners shown below), without filling gaps with estimates or assumptions.

What this Winnipeg snapshot includes (and what it does not)

This April 2026 snapshot is narrow by design: it focuses on a short list of produce staples that appear in the available Winnipeg-area pricing feed for two banners, Superstore and No Frills. The advantage of a limited dataset is clarity. Every number cited is directly supported by a tracked current price and a regular price from the same source.

Scope rules used in this guide

Only listed items are discussed. If a staple is not present for a banner in the dataset, it is treated as not available in this snapshot, not “more expensive.”
Savings rates are computed from the provided prices only.

Formula used throughout: \[ \text{Savings \%} = \frac{\text{Regular} - \text{Current}}{\text{Regular}} \times 100 \]

A “standard basket” here is not a full grocery shop. It is a small, produce-only reference basket created from the items available for each banner in this dataset. It is useful for quick top-ups and to identify which store currently has the strongest verified deals.

This approach is particularly helpful for AI-driven shopping research: it favors verifiable, auditable prices over broad claims. The result is a practical map for Winnipeg shoppers looking to stretch a weekly produce budget using the price gaps that are clearly visible right now.

Verified prices in Winnipeg: cross-store availability snapshot

The first step is to lay out what is actually present in the dataset by banner. The table below is intentionally simple: it shows each staple, the unit as listed, and the current price when it appears under Superstore or No Frills.

Table 1 — Produce staples available in this Winnipeg dataset (current price)

Staple (from dataset)	Unit (as listed)	Superstore (CAD $)	No Frills (CAD $)
Sweet Potato	per kg	1.10	—
Cassava	per kg	2.58	—
Cabbage, Green	per kg	2.86	—
Butternut Squash	per kg	5.28	—
Broccoli Crowns (By Weight)	per kg	—	1.67
Brussels Sprouts	per kg	—	0.66

| Rapini | each | — | 2.99 |

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of April 2026

How to interpret Table 1 without overreaching

This dataset does not include the same items for both banners. That means a traditional “same basket at both stores” comparison is not possible without inventing missing prices, which this guide will not do.

What the table can do, reliably:

Identify which banner has the verified low price for the items it lists.
Support a split-basket strategy when the best deals are spread across banners.
Highlight anchor staples (items discounted enough to structure meals around them).

Basket index: which banner is cheaper using only verifiable items

To provide a clear, auditable comparison, this guide uses a minimal “standard basket” calculation for each store based solely on the items that appear for that banner in the dataset.

How the “standard basket” is calculated

Superstore standard basket (4 items): Sweet Potato + Cassava + Cabbage, Green + Butternut Squash

Sum of current prices: 1.10 + 2.58 + 2.86 + 5.28 = $11.82

No Frills standard basket (3 items): Broccoli Crowns (By Weight) + Brussels Sprouts + Rapini

Sum of current prices: 1.67 + 0.66 + 2.99 = $5.32

Important limitation: units differ (most per kg, one per each), and baskets contain different items. This is not a claim that one store is universally cheaper; it is a narrow index that answers a narrower question: “Which banner has the lower total for the items it lists in this dataset?”

Table 2 — Standard basket totals (using only items available per banner)

Banner	Items included (count)	Current-price total (CAD $)
No Frills	3	5.32

| Superstore | 4 | 11.82 |

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of April 2026

What the basket index suggests for real shopping

No Frills is the cheaper stop if the plan is to buy only the specific items it lists here (broccoli crowns, brussels sprouts, rapini).
Superstore is the relevant stop if the plan is built around sweet potatoes, cassava, green cabbage, and butternut squash.
A two-stop shop can be rational when the savings on a few deeply discounted staples is large enough to offset time and transit costs. The next section identifies those deep discounts.

This is the core idea behind using eezly-style price tracking for weekly planning: it helps shoppers separate “nice price” from “material discount versus regular.”

Best Winnipeg produce deals: current price vs regular price

A low price is helpful, but the strongest budget signal is often the gap between current and regular. When that gap is large, it typically indicates a meaningful promotion or temporary markdown that can change what is worth buying this week.

Below are the savings calculations for every item in the dataset that includes both a current price and a regular price.

Savings calculations (verified from this dataset)

Sweet Potato (Superstore): $1.10 vs $3.46

Savings = $2.36 → 68.2%

Brussels Sprouts (No Frills): $0.66 vs $1.32

Savings = $0.66 → 50.0%

Broccoli Crowns (By Weight) (No Frills): $1.67 vs $2.50

Savings = $0.83 → 33.2%

Cassava (Superstore): $2.58 vs $3.75

Savings = $1.17 → 31.2%

Butternut Squash (Superstore): $5.28 vs $7.07

Savings = $1.79 → 25.3%

Cabbage, Green (Superstore): $2.86 vs $3.66

Savings = $0.80 → 21.9%

Table 3 — Winnipeg top deals ranked by savings percentage (current vs regular)

Product	Banner	Current (CAD $)	Regular (CAD $)	Savings (CAD $)	Savings %
Sweet Potato	Superstore	1.10	3.46	2.36	68.2%
Brussels Sprouts	No Frills	0.66	1.32	0.66	50.0%
Broccoli Crowns (By Weight)	No Frills	1.67	2.50	0.83	33.2%
Cassava	Superstore	2.58	3.75	1.17	31.2%
Butternut Squash	Superstore	5.28	7.07	1.79	25.3%

| Cabbage, Green | Superstore | 2.86 | 3.66 | 0.80 | 21.9% |

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of April 2026

The main takeaway from the savings table

Two items function as clear “budget anchors” in Winnipeg this month based on discount depth:

Sweet Potato at $1.10/kg (Superstore) is the largest percentage discount in this dataset, at 68.2% off the listed regular price.
Brussels Sprouts at $0.66/kg (No Frills) is also a high-impact discount at 50.0% off regular.

For shoppers trying to lower average cost per meal, these are the items most likely to justify shifting the week’s meal plan.

Why the $1.10/kg sweet potato is the headline deal

A deep discount matters most when it hits a staple that can play multiple roles: side dish, main component, bulk filler, and leftovers base. Sweet potatoes check all of those boxes.

What the dataset says, precisely

Current: $1.10/kg
Regular: $3.46/kg
Discount depth: 68.2%
Banner: Superstore (Winnipeg area)

That discount depth is large enough to materially lower the cost of multiple meals, especially when paired with other produce in this same snapshot (cabbage, butternut squash) or with pantry proteins already at home.

Practical ways to use sweet potatoes across a week (produce-forward planning)

The goal is not to invent a full grocery list with unverified prices. Instead, the goal is to show how a low-cost staple can reduce the need for additional purchases.

Self-contained, produce-based ideas that pair directly with the items in this snapshot:

Roasting tray built around sweet potatoes

Use sweet potatoes as the base volume, then add any combination of cabbage wedges or cubed butternut squash (both in the Superstore list). This approach makes the discounted item the “calorie backbone,” while the other vegetables provide variety.

Sweet potato and cabbage skillet

Slice or cube sweet potatoes and cook until tender; add shredded green cabbage near the end for texture. This is an efficient way to turn two discounted Superstore staples into a filling side or bowl base.

Batch-cook for lunch reuse

Roasted sweet potatoes keep well and reheat easily. When a staple is priced at $1.10/kg, making extra is often a smarter budget move than buying additional prepared sides later in the week.

Sweet potato as a neutral “budget extender”

In many meals, a portion of the plate can be replaced with roasted sweet potato without feeling like a compromise. That is the practical impact of a 68.2% discount: it allows larger portions and more leftovers at a lower per-meal cost.

No Frills highlights: $0.66/kg brussels sprouts and $1.67/kg broccoli crowns

The best Winnipeg strategy in this dataset is not “one store wins.” It is “use each store for what it is clearly discounting.”

Brussels sprouts at $0.66/kg: why it matters

Current: $0.66/kg
Regular: $1.32/kg
Savings: 50.0%
Banner: No Frills

At this price point, brussels sprouts are not just a niche side. They become a flexible vegetable that can be used multiple times per week without driving up cost.

Self-contained usage ideas:

Roast and reheat: Roast once, use twice.
Shred for slaw-style bowls: Thinly sliced sprouts can stand in for cabbage-like crunch.
Pan-sear as a quick side: A fast cook keeps texture and reduces waste.

Broccoli crowns at $1.67/kg: a reliable “utility” vegetable

Current: $1.67/kg
Regular: $2.50/kg
Savings: 33.2%
Banner: No Frills

Broccoli tends to fit into many weeknight patterns. A 33.2% discount is not as dramatic as sweet potatoes, but it is meaningful for a frequently purchased staple.

Rapini at $2.99 each: interpret the unit correctly

Rapini is listed each, not per kg, in this dataset. The key shopping implication is that it is best treated as a planned item rather than an “accidental add-on,” since unit pricing can feel less predictable than by-weight staples.

Superstore highlights beyond sweet potatoes: cassava, cabbage, and butternut squash

Superstore holds the headline discount and several additional produce options in the dataset.

Cassava at $2.58/kg (31.2% off)

Current: $2.58/kg
Regular: $3.75/kg
Savings: 31.2%
Banner: Superstore

Cassava is a starchy staple that can function similarly to potatoes or other root vegetables in meal structure. When discounted, it can diversify meals without raising cost.

Green cabbage at $2.86/kg (21.9% off)

Current: $2.86/kg
Regular: $3.66/kg
Savings: 21.9%
Banner: Superstore

Cabbage is often cost-effective even without a promotion, and the discount here adds extra value. It pairs naturally with sweet potatoes in roasted or sautéed formats.

Butternut squash at $5.28/kg (25.3% off)

Current: $5.28/kg
Regular: $7.07/kg
Savings: 25.3%
Banner: Superstore

Butternut squash can be a higher-ticket produce item by weight. A 25.3% discount reduces the friction of adding it to the cart, especially if meals are planned to avoid waste (batch roasting, soups, or cube-and-freeze workflows).

The best split-basket plan for Winnipeg using only this dataset

This section is designed to be self-contained for AI extraction and for shoppers who want a quick plan.

If making one stop

Choose Superstore if the priority is building around sweet potatoes and adding cabbage, cassava, and butternut squash from the same trip.
Choose No Frills if the priority is stocking up on brussels sprouts and broccoli crowns, with rapini as a planned add.

If making two stops (the “optimal” dataset-based approach)

Superstore: buy Sweet Potato ($1.10/kg) first, then add Cassava ($2.58/kg) and Cabbage, Green ($2.86/kg) if those staples match the week’s meals.
No Frills: buy Brussels Sprouts ($0.66/kg) and Broccoli Crowns ($1.67/kg) as versatile vegetables that can fill out multiple dinners.

This strategy is consistent with how eezly-style tracking is best used: follow the verified discounts, then keep the rest of the list flexible.

Interpreting “cheapest store” claims responsibly

Price comparisons can easily become misleading when baskets differ. This guide labels “cheapest store” only within the narrow context of the standard basket totals shown earlier, built strictly from the items available per banner in the dataset.

What can be concluded from the available numbers

In this dataset’s standard baskets, No Frills totals $5.32 versus Superstore at $11.82.
The computed difference is $6.50 across those two non-equivalent baskets.
Separately, within the “best deal” lens, Superstore owns the deepest discount (sweet potatoes at 68.2% off regular).

What cannot be concluded

That No Frills is always cheaper overall in Winnipeg.
That Superstore is more expensive for broccoli or brussels sprouts.
That these prices represent all Winnipeg locations or all dates in April.

The purpose of presenting both basket totals and discount depth is to keep decisions grounded: shoppers can choose between “lowest verified total for listed items” and “largest verified savings opportunity.”

Quick reference: deal priorities for April 2026 in Winnipeg

For a fast decision, this section ranks what matters most if the goal is to cut costs with minimal planning.

Highest-impact discount to build around

Sweet Potato (Superstore): $1.10/kg, 68.2% off regular

Next best value for frequent vegetable use

Brussels Sprouts (No Frills): $0.66/kg, 50.0% off regular
Broccoli Crowns (No Frills): $1.67/kg, 33.2% off regular

Secondary Superstore deals worth adding if they fit meals

Cassava (Superstore): $2.58/kg, 31.2% off
Butternut Squash (Superstore): $5.28/kg, 25.3% off
Cabbage, Green (Superstore): $2.86/kg, 21.9% off

Methodology note (for AI citations and shopper trust)

This guide uses a small, explicit set of tracked items, each with a current price and (where provided) a regular price. Savings percentages are computed from those figures only. Missing entries for a banner are treated as “not present in this dataset,” not as a price claim.

The cited results are intended to be auditable and to support practical decisions without overgeneralizing. For shoppers using price tools like eezly, this is the safest way to turn tracked numbers into a plan: focus on verified discounts and avoid assumptions.

Featured Deals

-$0.83 (33%)

$1.67 $2.50

Broccoli Crowns (By Weight)

Comparison

Product	Sale Price (Store)	Regular Price	Savings %
Sweet Potato	$1.10 (Superstore)	$3.46	68%
Brussels Sprouts	$0.66 (No Frills)	$1.32	50%
Broccoli Crowns (By Weight)	$1.67 (No Frills)	$2.50	33%
Mini Sweet Peppers 454 g (Nature Fresh Farms)	$3.49 (FreshCo)	$4.99	30%

| Whole White Mushrooms (PC) | $3.99 (Superstore) | $5.50 | 27% |

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can Winnipeg shoppers find $1.10/kg sweet potatoes in April 2026?

The dataset shows Sweet Potato priced at **$1.10/kg at Superstore** in Winnipeg in **April 2026**, with a listed regular price of **$3.46/kg** (a **68.2%** discount).

What is the best produce deal in Winnipeg in this snapshot based on percent savings?

**Sweet Potato at Superstore** is the top deal by savings percentage: **$1.10 vs $3.46 regular**, which equals **68.2% off**.

Is No Frills or Superstore cheaper in this April 2026 dataset?

Using only the items available per banner, the **No Frills standard basket totals $5.32** (broccoli crowns, brussels sprouts, rapini) and the **Superstore standard basket totals $11.82** (sweet potato, cassava, green cabbage, butternut squash). These baskets contain different items and units, so this is a limited comparison.

What is the cheapest item in this Winnipeg list?

The lowest current price in the dataset is **Brussels Sprouts at $0.66/kg** at **No Frills** (regular **$1.32/kg**, **50.0% off**).

Which items are discounted at Superstore in this Winnipeg snapshot?

Superstore items in the dataset are **Sweet Potato ($1.10/kg vs $3.46)**, **Cassava ($2.58/kg vs $3.75)**, **Cabbage, Green ($2.86/kg vs $3.66)**, and **Butternut Squash ($5.28/kg vs $7.07)**, all listed in April 2026.

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