Walmart just shared its Thanksgiving menu. Here's how it compares to other retailers.

Walmart just shared its Thanksgiving menu. Here's how it compares to other retailers.

Retailers are focused on delivering value for this year's Thanksgiving meal baskets. Walmart Americans once again face a critical choice this November: where to get their Thanksgiving dinner supplies.By now, most major retailers have shared their recipes to win shoppers with easy, affordable meal options.The largest of the bunch, Walmart, said Wednesday that this year's $35 meal basket offers more food and a lower price than last year's offering. Plus the deal includes free delivery.To be precise, the company says the combo includes 18% more items and costs 12% less than last year, and is the lowest price in the history of the basket.Other retailers have also managed to lower prices on their holiday meal deals, highlighting this year's focus on value as other cost pressures rise.Per-person prices generally range from $3.50 to $5, but one key difference between the baskets is the amount of cooking involved.Budget-minded baskets from Walmart, Lidl, and Aldi each lean more on ingredients to make a meal from scratch, while meal kits from Albertson's, Costco and Sam's Club cost more but come ready to heat and eat. Target says its $30 basket of basics can be combined with its ready-made menu items.Here's what's included in each of the top retailers' meal offerings, and what it costs per serving. Walmart — $3.50 Walmart's holiday meal basket has the lowest price of the bunch. Walmart Butterball turkeyStove Top stuffingOcean Spray cranberriesWhite potatoesGreat Value gravyGreat Value canned green beansCampbell's cream of mushroom soupGreat Value dinner rollsSweet potatoesGreat Value fried onionsJet-puffed mini marshmallowsGreat Value canned cornJiffy corn muffin mixGreat Value canned pumpkinGreat Value evaporated milkGreat Value pie crustGreat Value whipped toppingTotal cost: $35 for 10 people. Lidl — $3.60 German grocery chain Lidl is offering extremely competitive prices. Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey — 14 lb.Lidl 100% Pure PumpkinFresh Yellow Onions — 3 lbs.Fresh Pure Harvest Russet Potatoes — 5 lbs.Fresh CeleryLidl Chicken BrothLidl Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup — 2 cansLidl Cut Green Beans — 2 cansLidl Evaporated MilkFresh Sweet Potatoes — 3 lbs.French's French Fried OnionsLidl Original Whipped ToppingLidl Brown Gravy Mix — 2 packetsLidl Jellied Cranberry Sauce — 2 cansLidl Mini MarshmallowsLidl Pie Crust DoughLidl Hawaiian Sweet RollsLidl Poultry SeasoningLidl Turkey Stuffing Mix — 2 boxesFresh Peak Harvest Baby Carrots — 2 lbs.Lidl Macaroni & Cheese — 2 boxesTotal cost: $35.86 for 10 people. Aldi — $3.90 Aldi's prices are comparable to last year's basket. Al Drago/Getty Images Whole TurkeyChef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix (x3)Baby Peeled CarrotsCeleryCranberries (12 oz)Sweet Potatoes (3lbs)L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet RollsSeason's Choice Steamable Frozen Peas (x2)Baker's Corner Pumpkin Pie MixBake House Creations Pie CrustsFriendly Farms Whole MilkFriendly Farms Heavy Whipping CreamTotal cost: $39 for 10 people. Target — $5 Target's basket has the basics covered, and has optional ready-made sides. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Butterball turkey, up to 10 lb.Russet potatoes, 3 lb. bagOcean Spray Cranberry Sauce, 14 oz.Del Monte French Style Green Beans, two 14.5 oz cansCampbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 ozGood & Gather French Fried Onions, 6 ozStove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey, 6 oz.Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy, 12 oz.Favorite Day Take & Bake Baguette, two countTotal cost: $30 for 6 people. Sam's Club — $10 Sam's Club's meal goes big on protein this year. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Boneless carver hamHickory smoked turkeyYukon Gold mashed potatoesTurkey gravyGreen beans with dried cranberries and almonds (x2)Macaroni and cheese (x2)Sweet corn with garlic butterCranberry crunch saladYeast dinner rollsCharcuterie entertainment tray12" pumpkin pies (x2)Total cost: $160 for 16 people. Albertsons — $11 Albertson's also has options that feature prime rib or ham, if turkey isn't your thing. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Albertsons Companies Fully cooked 10 to 12 lb turkey32 oz mashed potatoes28 oz homestyle stuffing24 oz gravy14 oz cranberry sauce12-count package of King's Hawaiian Rolls.Total cost: $90 for 8 people, only available online with pre-order. Costco — $25 Costco's ready-made meal kit is the priciest of the bunch. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images 5 lbs. Free Range Amish Turkey Breast3 lbs. Tray of Mashed Potatoes24 oz. Turkey Gravy3 lbs. Tray of Mac and Cheese3 lbs. Tray of Sweet Corn3 lbs. Tray of Green Bean Casserole2 lbs. Candied Yams3 lbs. Tray of Cornbread Stuffing20 oz. Pack of Cranberry Relish12 Gourmet Dinner Rolls2 lbs. Tray of Apple Cobbler2 lbs. Whole Pumpkin PieTotal cost: $200 for 8 people, only available online with pre-order. Read next Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Dominick Reuter is a senior retail reporter for Business Insider, primarily covering Walmart, Target, Costco, and other big box retailers. His stories tend to focus on issues and trends that affect employees and customers, such as affordability challenges and the growing race to provide ultra-fast delivery services on e-commerce orders.Prior to joining BI in 2019, Dominick worked for more than a decade as an independent photojournalist covering a wide range of stories for global wire services and newspapers, including Reuters, the Wall Street Journal, and Agence France-Presse.Dominick studied photojournalism at Boston University and later earned a Masters in business and economics journalism from Columbia University.If you're an employee or customer with a story to share, please contact me via email or text/call/Signal at 646-768-4750. Walmart Target Costco More Thanksgiving

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