If You Love Coke Zero or Pepsi Zero, You’ve Got to Try This Incredible Aldi Dupe

Being unable to find your go-to soda on store shelves is a total crisis. Everyone’s loyal to at least one soda (raising my hand here as a Dr Pepper die-hard), and those who’ve sipped enough variations across name brands and private label picks know that it’s rare to find a true dupe for your favorites. 

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But if Coke Zero or Pepsi Zero happen to be your drink of choice, you might want to head to Aldi the next time your usual store has empty shelves. While you won’t find either of these big-name bottles or cans here, Aldi does offer a dupe that Coke and Pepsi fans say is surprisingly close.

Summit Zero Sugar Cola Is Even Better Than Name Brands

The next time you’re at your local Aldi, pick up a chaos of Summit Zero Sugar Cola. This is the discount grocer’s alternative to the Coke and Pepsi versions. 

And if you’re leery of trying a private label pick, don’t be—according to Reddit users, Aldi’s no-sugar soda is just as good as a can of the original stuff. Priced at just $3 to $4 for a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans (depending on your local region’s prices), it’s cheaper than the stuff from big-name brands, too.

What can you expect when you crack open a can? Well, according to one Reddit user who tasted it and enjoys both name-brand options, “I was surprised at how good it was! I drink both Coke and Pepsi Zero and like them both. My first thoughts on the Summit brand was that it had a good flavor and no weird aftertaste.” 

Opinions are a bit divided on whether Summit’s zero-sugar version is a closer copy of Coke Zero or Pepsi Zero. Some say it’s a better Pepsi dupe, while some argue it’s closest to Coke products: “To me it tastes more like Diet Coke and Coke Zero, which for me is a good thing.” Others even say it’s not just close to Coke’s version but downright better in a blind taste test.

In fact, some commenters say Summit Zero Sugar Cola is so good, it’s even better than either version from Coke or Pepsi: “I like it better than its big name counterparts.”

RC Cola Fans Will Like Aldi’s Zero-Sugar Dupe, Too

If you’re not a Coke or Pepsi enthusiast but prefer a slightly less dominant zero-sugar pick from a brand like RC Cola, good news: You’ll be plenty pleased with Aldi’s version, too.

Summit Zero’s take on no-sugar cola is likened to RC Cola, with multiple commenters calling this brand the closest match. RC Cola tends to have a smoother, less cloyingly sweet flavor profile compared to Coke and Pepsi, which taps into the middle-of-the-road taste that Summit Zero is touted as having. So, if you’re looking for an exact match, this might be the closest. 

Ultimately, no matter which of the big soda brands you prefer, it’s worth giving Summit Zero a try. This is one dupe that might not make you miss the original formula for Coke Zero or Pepsi Zero in the slightest. We’re just sorry there aren’t any additional flavors available for Summit Zero yet (like a spinoff of Pepsi’s Strawberries ‘n’ Cream version).