I was not expecting the results. Diet Coke fans say Aldi's store-brand diet cola is even better than the original. At less than $5 for a 12-pack, the generic diet cola is cheaper than Diet Coke ...

If you like the idea of zero or low-calorie sodas, but you're turned off by the artificial sweetener aspartame, you're not alone. Sales of diet soda have fallen off significantly in the U.S.