I tried cornflakes from Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and M&S — one beat Kellogg’s

I tried supermarket cornflakes to see how they compare to Kellogg’s in terms of taste and price

Cornflakes remain a breakfast staple in households throughout the UK. This classic cereal delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury notes alongside a subtle flavour.

It’s a dependable morning choice, though shoppers face numerous cornflake variations available. Britain’s leading supermarkets stock their own-brand versions of this breakfast favourite, while Kellogg’s continues to sell its iconic Corn Flakes.

With significant price differences between brands, I decided to run a taste test to determine which offers the best value. My experiment included cornflakes from Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Marks and Spencer, all compared against Kellogg’s for both flavour and cost.

Anticipating similar tastes across the board, I discovered some unexpected variations. Each cereal was sampled both dry and with milk to capture the complete flavour experience.

Asda – £1.15

Ranking last in my rankings was Asda. Despite appearing visually identical to Tesco’s, Marks and Spencer’s, and Aldi’s offerings, the flavour profile differed noticeably. Compared to Kellogg’s, it lacked sweetness and crunch, tasting rather dry. The underwhelming flavour and absence of sweetness ultimately cost it marks.

Rating: 5/10

Tesco – 95p

Tesco secured the next position, sharing the same ranking as Marks and Spencer and Aldi. These cornflakes delivered satisfying crunch without Asda’s dryness. They present a pleasant alternative to the branded option and feature a noticeably paler appearance.

Rating: 7/10

Marks and Spencer – 95p

Marks and Spencer’s cornflakes offered a pleasant texture that wasn’t overly hard. They’re less sugary than Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, and bear too much resemblance to Tesco and Aldi to distinguish themselves.

Rating: 7/10

Aldi – 95p

Aldi’s cereal had a solid texture that delivered a satisfying crunch when eaten. Nevertheless, it also didn’t have the sweetness found in Kellogg’s and had a somewhat dry quality.

Rating: 7/10

Kellogg’s – £2.45 from Asda

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes remain a breakfast staple for good reason. They achieve the traditional balance of sweet and salty notes alongside the ideal crunch level – neither too hard nor too soft. Most supermarkets failed to replicate Kellogg’s flavour profile, making it superior to the bulk of alternatives.

Rating: 9/10

Lidl – 95p

Upon pouring Lidl’s cornflakes, I instantly noticed they resembled the branded product most closely. The cereal appears considerably darker than rival supermarket versions, yet mirrored Kellogg’s.

Among all supermarket alternatives, Lidl succeeded in replicating Kellogg’s appearance and flavour. The cornflakes delivered identical taste and consistency to the brand, and at 95p, there’s little justification for selecting the brand going forward. Its flavour and cost made it my top choice.

Rating: 10/10