Prices have been going up, but Aldi still has a few items that cost a buck or less. These deals aren’t flashy, but they’re reliable if you’re trying to keep grocery costs down. You’ll find a mix of basics and quick snacks that make sense for a tight budget.

Happy Harvest Sweet Corn

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Scoring a bag of sweet corn for under a dollar is a tiny victory. The 12-ounce bag is priced around 95 cents, depending on your location. It’s plucked at peak ripeness, and brings a burst of summer flavor to hearty soups, casseroles, or whatever last-minute side dish you throw together.

Pueblo Lindo Chopped Green Chiles

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A quick spoonful of diced green chiles can turn a plain meal into something worth talking about. Pueblo Lindo’s chopped green chiles have a gentle smokiness that plays nicely with everything from scrambled eggs to hearty casseroles. At around 95 cents for a 4-ounce can, they keep things budget-friendly without cutting corners on flavor.

Northern Catch Chunk Light Tuna in Water

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Northern Catch Chunk Light Tuna in Water keeps things simple and gets the job done. It costs roughly 89 cents for a 5-ounce can and brings 11 grams of protein to the table without weighing meals down with extra fat. Its light profile makes it easy to mix into a fresh salad, stir into pasta, or pile onto a sandwich.

Dakota’s Pride Garbanzo Beans

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A can of Dakota’s Pride garbanzo beans makes a low-key, brilliant addition to any pantry. For around 95 cents, you get 15.5 ounces of sturdy, ready-to-go beans, where each half-cup serving brings 7 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber to the table.

Baker’s Corner Instant Pudding Mix

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Baker’s Corner instant pudding mix is a total score. It’s available in crowd-pleasing flavors like chocolate and vanilla, and a 3.4- to 3.9-ounce box usually costs around 99 cents. It’s particularly great for quick pies, parfaits, or sneaking extra moisture into cakes.

Dakota’s Pride Mild Chili Beans

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Dakota’s Pride Mild Chili Beans is priced close to 95 cents for a 15.5-ounce can and offers seasoned red beans cooked up with a mellow blend of spices like cumin and garlic powder. Each half-cup serving carries 6 grams of protein, an easy addition to whatever is simmering.

Cheese Club Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

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Cheese Club Macaroni and Cheese is the best way to do comfort food. A 7.25-ounce box costs around 65 cents, and it contains a no-fuss mix of pasta and cheese powder that cooks up in minutes with a little milk and butter.

Happy Harvest Diced Tomatoes

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This can of diced tomatoes makes it easy to keep dinner plans flexible. For about 95 cents, it contains 14.5 ounces of tomatoes swimming in tomato juice, lightly seasoned with salt, calcium chloride, and citric acid to stay fresh and flavorful.

Reggano Bagged Pasta

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Boiling a pot of Reggano pasta is like setting the stage for whatever your appetite dreams up. For about $1 a bag, you get 16 ounces of sturdy, enriched durum wheat semolina goodness. A typical serving brings 210 calories, 7 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fiber to the plate.

Friendly Farms Low-fat Yogurt

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Low-fat yogurt from Friendly Farms is a good way to start the day with something light and flavorful. It’s available for around 65 cents per 6-ounce cup and mixes real fruit purees into classic flavors like blueberry, peach, and strawberry banana.

Baker’s Treat Apple Lunchbox Pie

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Some snacks tap straight into childhood memories, and a lunchbox-sized apple pie does exactly that. Baker’s Treat wraps a cinnamon-sweet filling in a flaky, glazed shell. The 4-ounce pie is priced around 95 cents.

Happy Harvest Whole Potatoes

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Peeling and boiling potatoes can be a chore on a busy night, which is where Happy Harvest Whole Potatoes steps in to save the day. The pre-cooked spuds keep things simple without sacrificing texture. They’re packed into a 15-ounce can and priced around 99 cents.

Northern Catch Chunk Light Tuna Pouches

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Northern Catch Chunk Light Tuna is an easy meal. At about 85 cents for a 2.5-ounce pouch, they offer a solid hit of protein, ranging from 12 to 16 grams, depending on the flavor. Options like Original, Zesty Lemon Pepper, and Sweet & Spicy keep things interesting without extra prep.

Brookdale Vienna Sausage

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Sometimes, the simplest foods carry the most punch, and Brookdale Vienna Sausage knows how to make that work. This sausage comes in a 4.6-ounce can for about 85 cents with a mix of chicken, beef, and pork and a rich broth that amps up the flavor.

Andy Ford