{"id":268,"date":"2025-06-08T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/?p=268"},"modified":"2025-06-11T10:02:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T10:02:43","slug":"this-28p-supermarket-diet-coke-is-so-good-a-superfan-couldnt-tell-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/this-28p-supermarket-diet-coke-is-so-good-a-superfan-couldnt-tell-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"This 28p supermarket Diet Coke is \u2018so good\u2019 a superfan couldn\u2019t tell the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We put supermarket diet fizzy drinks to the test (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re a Diet Coke<\/a> fan, I have no doubt that you take your allegiance to the fizzy drink<\/a> very seriously.<\/p>\n

So the idea of swapping out the branded version for a supermarket<\/a> own-brand cola might feel like a personal attack.<\/p>\n

But often these versions are much cheaper<\/a> than the real thing, so we decided to put them to the test to see if we could save ourselves some money when it comes to our carbonated addiction.<\/p>\n

We tried five supermarket own-brand Diet Colas and while none of them were deemed to be better than the original, a bargain retailer had a surprising gem that was on par. <\/p>\n

Keep on reading to find out which drinks we liked and which didn\u2019t go down as well, starting with the least enjoyable and ending with the top scorer\u2026<\/p>\n

Tesco Diet Cola, \u00a32.60 for eight pack, or 49p for 2L bottle<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tesco’s Diet Cola didn’t impress us much (Picture: Tesco)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sorry Tesco<\/a>, but your Diet Cola has nothing on the real thing. I could instantly tell wasn’t actual Diet Coke – it just tastes fake. I don’t think I’d be able to make it through an entire can…<\/p>\n

Reviewed by Kristina Beanland, lifestlye editor <\/em><\/p>\n

Rating: 2\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asda Diet Cola, 49p for 2L bottle <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Asda’s diet cola baffled us (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This will probably sound a bit odd, but Asda’s<\/a> Diet Cola tastes thinner than the other drinks in this taste test. Almost like it’s been watered down a little bit? It’s notably less artificially sweet than the Tesco one, but certainly not the best of the bunch. <\/p>\n

Reviewed by<\/em> Courtney Pochin, specialist food writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Rating: 2.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sainsbury\u2019s Diet Cola, 49p for 2L bottle <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sainsbury’s one is a solid option (Picture: Sainsbury’s)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For 49p, this one from Sainsbury’s<\/a> is a solid option if you’re looking to save money. It’s not anywhere near as crisp and fizzy as Diet Coke, but it’s got a good flavour and doesn’t taste too sweet. <\/p>\n

Reviewed by Courtney Pochin<\/em><\/p>\n

Rating: 3\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lidl Freeway Diet Cola<\/strong>, 49p for 2L bottle or \u00a31.79 for a six-pack of cans<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lidl’s diet cola just missed out on the top spot (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lidl <\/a>came out on top in our full fat Coca-Cola taste test <\/a>recently, but the retailer has just missed out on the top spot in this one.<\/p>\n

The Freeway Diet Cola doesn’t have as much fizz and actualy tastes a bit flat, which is a shame as the drink itself is pretty nice with just the right level of sweetness – I’d definitely have another one. <\/p>\n

Reviewed by<\/em> Courtney Pochin<\/em><\/p>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aldi Diet Vive, \u00a31.69 for six pack (28p a can) <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Aldi’s drink is the clear winner (Picture: Aldi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a Diet Coke superfan, it would take a lot for me to give up my favourite drink, but I might be willing (on occasion) to swap it for Aldi’s <\/a>version which is very good.<\/p>\n

It’s really hard to distinguish between the two and in a blind taste test of both it took a while to work out which was which. The difference is so subtle, and again it just comes down to a little less fizz in the Diet Vive. <\/p>\n

Reviewed by Kristina Beanland<\/em><\/p>\n

Rating: 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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