As someone who enjoys starting their day off with a bowl of cereal, I have become a big fan of Weetabix for its use of whole grains, added vitamins and minerals, and low sugar content. However, the cost of Weetabix can be a bit of a drawback. That’s why I decided to try Aldi’s Wheat Bisks, a cheaper alternative to Weetabix.
In this review, I will compare the ingredients and nutritional values of Aldi Wheat Bisks and Weetabix to see if there are any notable differences or if they are essentially the same product.
Ingredients in Aldi Wheat Bisks
Aldi’s Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks contain whole wheat (95%), barley malt extract, sugar, salt, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, and folic acid – exactly the same ingredients as Weetabix.
Aldi Wheat Bisks – Nutritional Information
Aldi’s Wheat Bisks contain the following nutritional values per two biscuit portion (approx. 38g):
- Energy: 568 kJ/ 134 kcal
- Fat: 0.8g (of which saturates 0.2 g)
- Carbohydrate: 26g (of which sugars 1.7g)
- Fibre: 3.8 g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Salt: 0.10 g
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.5 mg
- Niacin: 5.3 mg
- Folic Acid: 64 mcg
- Iron: 4.5 mg
Weetabix – Nutritional Information
Two Weetabix biscuits (37.5g) contain the following nutritional values:
- Energy: 574 kJ/ 136 kcal
- Fat: 0.8g (of which saturates 0.2 g)
- Carbohydrate: 26g (of which sugars 1.6g)
- Fibre: 3.8 g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Salt: 0.10 g
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.45 mg
- Niacin: 5.3 mg
- Folic Acid: 64 mcg
- Iron: 4.5 mg
Calories in Aldi Wheat Bisks vs. Weetabix
Although there are some minor differences in certain vitamins and minerals, both products contain almost the same number of calories per two biscuit portion (Aldi’s Wheat Bisks contain 134 kcal compared to 136 kcal in Weetabix).
However, the portion size for Aldi’s Wheat Bisks is slightly bigger (38g compared to 37.5g in Weetabix) and per 100g, Aldi’s Wheat Bisks contains 358 kcal whereas Weetabix contains 362 kcal.
Protein content
Both Aldi’s Wheat Bisks and Weetabix contain the same amount of protein per two biscuit portion (4.5g). Per 100g, both Aldi’s Wheat Bisks and Weetabix contain 12g of protein.
Fibre content
Both Aldi’s Wheat Bisks and Weetabix contain 3.8g of fibre per two biscuit portion (10g/100g).
Sugar content
Aldi’s Wheat Bisks contain 1.7g of sugar per two biscuit portion (4.4g/100g) and Weetabix contains 1.6g of sugar per two biscuit portion (4.2g/100g). This means that Weetabix contains slightly less sugar but the difference is very small.
Fat content
Both Aldi’s Wheat Bisks and Weetabix contain the same amount of fat – 0.8g of fat per two biscuit portion or 2.0g per 100g.
Nutritionally, both Aldi’s Wheat Bisks and Weetabix are very similar. There are only a few small differences in vitamins and minerals, as well as in the sugar content but these are minor. Consequently, Aldi’s Wheat Bisks could be considered a good alternative to Weetabix and a cheaper option for those who wish to cut down on their cereal costs.
Are Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks vegan?
On the packaging, it states that Wheat Bisks are suitable for vegetarians but there is no mention of whether they are suitable for vegans. There is no vegan trademark on it so I am not sure this product is entirely vegan although it doesn’t contain any animal-based ingredients. There may be something in the manufacturing process that could make it unsuitable for vegans.
What’s like eating Aldi’s Wheat Bisks?
For me, Aldi’s Wheat Bisks are pretty much the same as Weetabix in terms of flavour and texture. The biscuits are crunchy, with a slightly sweet taste although I like them soggy with warm milk. Some people say that they don’t get soggy very quickly when milk is added but for me, that doesn’t really matter as I like to leave them soak.
Overall, Aldi’s Wheat Bisks are a great alternative to Weetabix and they offer good value for money. I would definitely recommend them as an alternative to Weetabix. They have a good nutritional profile, they are suitable for vegetarians, and they taste great with warm milk. They are also a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Give them a try and see what you think!