12 Member’s Mark Snacks That Are Cheaper (And Better) Than Name Brands

Looking for more ways to make your Sam's Club membership worth it? The next time you visit your local warehouse, look a little closer at the Member's Mark-brand items on display. Sam's Club's in-house brand manufactures products you can easily swap out with your favorite brand-name foods. In many cases, switching to the Member's Mark brand will save you money without costing you quality.

Keep reading for our list of 12 Member's Mark items that can replace pricier brand-name purchases on your typical shopping list.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $2.98

This 16-ounce bag of potato chips is comparable to Lay's Wavy potato chips but costs more than a dollar less than the name brand. Even better, the Member's Mark alternative gets you the full 16 ounces — the Lay's option is closer to 15.6 ounces.

Price: $13.98

Like Kind-brand bars, this Member's Mark snack bar is packed with almonds, cashews, and walnuts along with chocolate and sea salt for a unique flavor. Each bar in this 24-pack is just $0.58 per bar, so they're much cheaper than the comparable 18-count Kind bar variety pack, which costs $17.98 for a pack of just 18.

Price: $4.48

Can't get enough of Sabra's red pepper hummus? The Member's Mark version has the same garlic-and-pepper flavor at a cost of just $0.14 per ounce. One 32-ounce tub should get you through the week, or you can get a box of Member's Mark single-serve hummus snack packs for a similar price if you prefer your hummus on the go.

Price: $12.48

Always have a salty, sweet snack on hand with this 24-count variety pack of trail mix. You'll get 15 handy bags of Mountain Trek mix (with M&Ms, almonds, cashews, and raisins) and 15 bags of Peanut Butter Crunch ( with peanut butter pretzel balls, mini peanut butter cups, M&Ms, mini pretzel sticks, and more) for less than $13. A 12-count of similar trail mix will run you almost the same price at Kroger.

Price: $9.48

Enjoy a hearty breakfast or filling mid-day snack with these vanilla-sweetened, oat-based breakfast bars. With this 24-pack box, you'll have a snack on hand for a good chunk of the work month, and you'll save several dollars compared to brand-name alternatives.

Price: $4.48

Whether you want a refreshing drink on hand as the weather warms up or you need a good mixer for your iced tea, Member's Mark lemonade has you covered. Like its name-brand competitors, the 2-pack Member's Mark version is made with real lemons and sugar to pack a sweet-and-sour punch on hot days. Compare to Simply Lemonade, which is close to $5 for just one bottle at Walmart.

Price: $8.98

Baked in-store every single day, these to-die-for chocolate chunk cookies are a must-have for your sweet tooth. For less than $9, you'll get 18 ooey-gooey chocolate chunk cookies perfect for dunking in milk, sneaking an illicit midnight snack, or just munching on after dinner. For contrast, you'd pay almost $27 for a dozen mini-chocolate chip cookies from Crumbl.

Price: $9.48

Brand-name granola can cost a pretty penny, but the wrong alternative can leave you with a dry, unsatisfying snack. The honey vanilla Member's Mark alternative is just the right amount of sweet, and its mix of chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and nuts comes at a lower price than the cereal brand names you're used to.

Price: $9.24

Is getting enough protein an important consideration when you're choosing snacks? This Member's Mark variety pack comes with a mix of jack and cheddar cheeses that deliver seven ounces of protein per serving. The Sam's Club name brand keeps the price of 12 individual snack packs under $10 — you'll pay $6.14 for just six of the Ritz brand cheese and cracker packs at Walmart.

Price: $13.98

Single-serve chip packs are ideal for people who prefer variety over having the same snack every day, but typical Frito-Lays combo packs can get expensive. The Member's Mark brand comes at a lower cost and includes tasty alternatives to Cheetos, Fritos, Doritos, and Lay's potato chips. You'll get 42 bags (Classic Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream Potato Chips, Barbecue Potato Chips, Cheese Crunch, Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips, and Corn Chips) for less than $14. At Target, you'll pay over $10 more for the Frito-Lay 42-count variety pack.

Price: $10.98

Peppery beef jerky is chock-full of flavor and protein. In this case, the lower cost doesn't mean less of either: the 12-ounce Member's Mark version has 12 grams of protein compared to the 11 you get from pricier competitors. Sam's sells Jack Links brand jerky for 99 cents per ounce compared to 93 cents for the MM brand jerky.

Price: $9.98

These bite-sized pizza snacks heat up quickly in a microwave or toaster oven (or a conventional oven if you have extra time to kill). The Sam's Club brand bagels are made with real cheese, tomato, and pepperoni, and at just $0.14 per bagel, you'd be hard pressed to find a cheaper snack option that still offers 10 grams of protein per serving.

Replacing brand-name items with Member's Mark products is one useful way to tackle high grocery costs, but it's not the only budget-friendly tool in your arsenal. Choosing a credit card with cashback rewards on groceries, buying shelf-stable items in bulk, and avoiding impulse buys at the check-out aisle also goes a long way toward keeping more cash in your wallet.