I’m a supersaver – the 7 products you should always buy at M&S, they cost more than 25% less than the ‘real’ deal
MARKS & SPENCER is probably the last store to come to mind when it comes to grocery shopping on a budget.
But according to Kathryn Leech, better known to her 20.2k fans on TikTok as @katsaves, the popular high street retailer offers various buys that are cheaper than elsewhere, rival Asda included.
To make sure cash-strapped Britons don’t waste their money unnecessarily, Kathryn chatted exclusively to Fabulous and shared her top recommendations.
These are SEVEN products that M&S Food actually sell cheaper than anywhere else… Yes, really!
Eggs
”A box of 6 mixed size eggs from M&S come in at only £1!” said Kathryn.
”This beats every other supermarket by far as even Aldi’s cheapest 6 pack is £1.19.
”Waitrose comes in third place at a surprising £1.25, and The Co-op comes in last with their cheapest 6 pack at a whopping £1.55!”
Bran Flakes
If Bran Flakes is your go-to choice of breakfast, then best get heading to the nearest Marks & Spencer – according to the shopper, this is where you can nab the best bargains.
”A 500g box of own brand Bran Flakes comes in at just 75p, beating Asda’s own brand at 95p.
”Both Tesco and Aldi also have boxes for 95p, although these are slightly larger at 750g.”
Sugar
No morning cuppa is complete without a spoonful of sugar – and it seems like Marks & Spencer cares for tea-loving Britons.
Kathryn noted: ”A standard 1kg bag of granulated sugar is only 95p in M&S, beating the competition yet again.
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”Aldi have their 1kg bags at 99p, and the same goes for Tesco and Waitrose. Whereas the same product in Asda comes to £1.19!”
Milk
The savvy shopper said: ”Milk is actually one thing that is exactly the same price in every major supermarket.
”With 2 pints currently at £1.30 and 4 pints at £1.65, if you need to pop to the shop for milk at the last minute, check out M&S as it’s the same price as the budget supermarkets, and all their M&S Selected Farms milk is RSPCA Assured.”
Custard Creams
Just as essential to any Brit’s diet are biscuits to go with the afternoon tea – and again, Marks & Spencer wins with the best deal.
”M&S custard creams only come in at 30p per 150g packet, making it the cheapest single packet on the market.
”Other supermarkets sell custard creams in slightly larger quantities for a higher price such as Asda’s version at 65p and at Aldi they’re 41p.
”Not to mention The Co-op with their eye-watering cheapest packet sold at £1.05! Probably best to stick to the smaller option in M&S.”
Bananas
Where possible, Kathryn recommended ditching the plastic packaging – not only will you save cash, but it’s also a better pick for the environment and the ongoing climate crisis.
”Buying loose bananas is often cheaper than buying them in plastic packaging and M&S come out on top again as they sell their fairtrade loose bananas at just 89p per kilo, compared to Aldi, Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose who all have theirs at 90p per kilo.
”Every penny counts!”
Carrots
”At just 50p per kilo, M&S boast about their 1kg bag of carrots as a ‘sweet and crunchy’ ingredient for family-favourite dinners.
”Carrots are also one of the staple products that seem to be the same price in every supermarket.”
The money supersaver added: ”Next time you find yourself in an M&S Food, have a look at their ReMARKSable range for their lowest priced products, which often beat even the cheapest supermarkets value ranges.
”Just don’t be tempted by the Percy Pigs they strategically place at eye-level as you walk in!” Kathryn chuckled.
Kathryn's five tips to help you slash the bill
- Shop the reduced section
These are often products that are going out of date but that doesn’t mean they’re bad quality! You can find quite a few great bargains in the reduced section.
- Use Scan and Go
If your supermarket has one, use it! This helps you to keep track of your spending as you go and means there’ll be no surprises at the checkout. You can also remove things if you change your mind.
- Bigger pack, better value
Make sure you check out the price label on the shelf as often a bigger pack is better value for money than a smaller one. Do this for products that have a long sell by date such as tea bags, saving you money in the long term.
- Shop own brand
Own brands are always cheaper than branded ones. Sometimes the own brand products are actually the same as a branded version, it’s just in different packaging. Have a look at the ingredients and see for yourself.
- Get the app
Every supermarket has their own app and I’d urge you to get every single one. You get personalised offers, discounts and coupons, helping to slash that food bill.