25 ALDI Brand Products That Are Better Than Name Brands

Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter:

Priced at $3.45, Aldi’s Irish butter provides a quality comparable to Kerrygold, which costs $4.18, but for a lower price. Both products use milk from grass-fed cows and are imported from Ireland.

L’oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls:

These sweet rolls are a steal at $2.69 compared to Kings Hawaiian at $4.33, making them perfect for meals and gatherings.

Benton’s Caramel Coconut Fudge Cookies:

A great alternative to Girl Scouts Samoas, priced at $1.99 versus $5, offering year-round availability.

Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Rising Crust Pizza:

Competitively priced at $4.99 compared to DiGiorno’s $6.92, with similar quality and flavor options.

Friendly Farms Tilts Greek Yogurt:

At $1.19, these yogurts are nearly identical to Chobani Flips priced at $1.38, available in multiple flavors.

Clancy’s Kettle Chips:

These chips come in various flavors for $1.95, providing a cheaper yet comparable alternative to Kettle Brand chips at $3.28.

Kirkwood Crispy Chicken Strips:

Priced at $8.45, these chicken strips are a more affordable and versatile option compared to Tyson’s at $9.98.

Tuscan Garden Restaurant Style Italian Dressing:

This $1.99 Aldi dressing mimics Olive Garden’s Italian dressing priced at $4.18, offering similar taste for less.

Clancy’s White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn:

At $2.29, it’s a more budget-friendly version of Smartfood’s $3.68 White Cheddar Popcorn, with a similar flavor profile.

Happy Farms Spreadable Cheese Wedges:

These cheese wedges cost $2.99, making them a cheaper yet delicious alternative to The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges at $3.46.

Burman’s Tomato Ketchup:

This Aldi brand ketchup, praised for being a “dead ringer” for Heinz, offers the same classic ketchup flavor at a lower cost.

Nature’s Nectar Fruit Punch:

With less sugar per serving than Capri Sun and a more pronounced fruit flavor, this Aldi alternative is not only cheaper but also tastier, according to taste tests.

Breakfast Best Waffles:

Offering a lighter and crispier texture than Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles, Aldi’s version is preferred for its quality and is available at less than half the price.

Benton’s Fig Bars:

Preferred for their softer cookie exterior compared to Nabisco’s Fig Newtons, these Aldi fig bars also come at a lower cost, although they list figs as the third ingredient.

Millville Fruit Rounds cereal:

Similar in taste to Kellogg’s Fruit Loops but slightly less sweet, Millville Fruit Rounds are a cost-effective alternative, priced at nearly one-third of the name brand.

Benton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Outperforming Betty Crocker and Nabisco’s Chips Ahoy in blind taste tests, these cookies from Aldi offer better texture and flavor at a reduced price.

Millville Fruit & Grain Soft Baked Bar:

Preferred over Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bars in blind taste tests for unknown reasons, possibly the texture or crust-to-filling ratio, making it a budget-friendly option.

Happy Farms Singles American Cheese:

With a taste indistinguishable from Kraft’s but with a slightly thicker slice and brighter color, Aldi’s cheese slices offer better value.

Canned Broth:

Chef’s Cupboard and Fit & Active (low-sodium) broths at Aldi are affordable and tasty, with cans under $1 and cartons under $2. Options include bone, veggie, and organic broths like SimplyNature.

Yogurt:

Friendly Farms Moo Tubes offer a cost-effective alternative to other yogurt brands, costing less than $2 for an eight-pack. Aldi also provides a variety of yogurt flavors and types, including Greek yogurt and kefir.

String Cheese:

Aldi’s string cheese, available in both standard and organic options, ranges from $3 to $4 per pack. Varieties include mozzarella and a colby and monterey jack blend.

Organic Fruit Snacks:

Simply Nature organic fruit snacks at Aldi, made with real fruit juice and USDA Organic certified, are a healthier and cheaper alternative to name-brand fruit snacks.

Barissimo Coffee:

This Aldi coffee brand provides a wide selection, including Keurig cups, ground, and organic coffee, with prices notably lower than mainstream brands. Twelve-ounce bags are under $5.

LiveGfree (Gluten-Free Foods):

Aldi’s LiveGfree brand caters to those with gluten sensitivities with an array of affordable gluten-free frozen foods, snacks, breads, and mixes.

Winking Owl Wine:

Affordable yet decent-quality wines from Winking Owl include reds, whites, and rosé options, priced under $4 per bottle, providing good value for casual drinking.

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