Who is this for?

Adults comparing total fat

If you use almond drink in cereal, tea, coffee or cooking, its total fat per 100ml gives you a consistent basis for comparing cartons. The NHS advises comparing nutrition information on a like-for-like basis.

People regularly replacing cows’ milk

When almond drink takes the place of cows’ milk often, look beyond fat at calcium, iodine and vitamins B12 and D on the label. The British Heart Foundation also notes that almond drinks are typically low in protein.

Shoppers seeking a short ingredient list

Organic and minimal-ingredient options may suit a preference for simpler recipes. Check their nutrition panels separately: an ingredient list alone does not tell you the fat content or whether the drink supplies the nutrients you want from it.

What should you check?

Start with the per-100ml nutrition panel, then check the ingredients, nutrient declarations and storage directions for the way you will use the drink.

Priority What to check Your needs
Total fat Compare fat per 100ml on the same basis. Alpro UK declares 1.1g per 100ml for Almond Roasted No Sugars; Sainsbury’s declares 1.4g per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink. I want to compare cartons against the amount of fat I intend to use in drinks, cereal or recipes.
Sugars Read sugars and fat separately on the nutrition panel. Alpro UK declares 0g sugars per 100ml for Almond Roasted No Sugars, while Joybuy’s Rude Health Organic Almond Drink page declares 4.7g per 100ml. If I am checking sugar as well as fat, I cannot use an ‘unsweetened’ or ingredient-focused name as a substitute for both figures.
Added nutrients Check the exact carton for calcium, iodine and vitamins B12 and D. The UK Office for Health Improvement & Disparities’ July 2025 assessment notes that nutrient content varies considerably between plant-based drinks. When almond drink regularly replaces cows’ milk for me, I want to know which of those nutrients the particular carton lists.
Protein Compare protein per 100ml if you expect the drink to replace the nutritional role of milk. The British Heart Foundation reports that almond drinks usually contain less than 1g per 100ml, compared with around 4g in dairy milk. At breakfast or in a meal, I would consider where else the protein normally supplied by milk will come from.
Allergens and storage Read the pack’s allergen statement and its instructions for use after opening. The Food Standards Agency identifies almonds as tree nuts; Sainsbury’s instructs users to refrigerate its Unsweetened Almond Drink and use it within three days of opening. I need to check the exact pack for household allergies and choose a carton size I can use within its stated opened life.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming all almond drinks have the same fat content

    Recipes differ: Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat per 100ml for Almond Roasted No Sugars, while Joybuy’s Rude Health Organic Almond Drink page lists 1.5g per 100ml.

    Compare total fat per 100ml on the exact variant rather than relying on ‘almond’ or ‘organic’ in its name.

  • Treating an organic drink as a direct nutritional substitute for milk

    The UK Office for Health Improvement & Disparities’ July 2025 assessment says plant-based drinks vary considerably in nutrient content. The British Heart Foundation notes that almond drinks are typically low in protein.

    If you regularly replace cows’ milk, check the carton for calcium, iodine and vitamins B12 and D, and consider how the rest of your meals provide protein.

  • Using a sugar description to judge fat

    ‘No added sugar’ describes a different aspect of a recipe from total fat. Joybuy’s Rude Health Organic Almond Drink page, for example, lists both 4.7g sugars and 1.5g fat per 100ml.

    Read the sugars and total-fat figures on the same per-100ml panel when both matter to your choice.

  • Overlooking allergens or instructions after opening

    Almonds are tree nuts, according to the Food Standards Agency. Storage directions also differ by product and affect how long an opened carton can be used.

    Check the exact pack’s allergy statement. Follow its refrigeration and opened-life instructions rather than applying another product’s directions.

Brand and product-range references

These ranges illustrate why the exact recipe and nutrition panel matter more than a brand name alone.

Alpro

Its Almond Original and Almond Roasted No Sugars drinks have different declared sugar values.

  • Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat and 0g sugars per 100ml for Almond Roasted No Sugars, alongside calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12.
  • Alpro UK lists 2.4g sugars per 100ml for Almond Original. Check the variant name rather than transferring the No Sugars figures to it.

Sainsbury’s

Its Unsweetened Almond Drink has a declared per-100ml nutrition panel and added nutrients.

  • Sainsbury’s lists 1.4g fat, less than 0.5g sugars, 120mg calcium and 22.5µg iodine per 100ml, as well as vitamins D and B12.
  • The product instructions say to refrigerate after opening and use within three days.

M&S

Its Unsweetened Almond Drink lists added calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12.

  • M&S declares 0.9g fat and 0.2g sugars per 100g for this product.
  • The figures are per 100g, not per 100ml. M&S also identifies nut and peanut allergy unsuitability; read the pack before use.

Rude Health

Its Pure Almond and Organic Almond Drink have distinct ingredient lists and should not be treated as the same recipe.

  • Rude Health lists water and 5% organic Italian almonds as the ingredients of Pure Almond.
  • Joybuy’s page for Rude Health Organic Almond Drink lists rice, 1% organic Italian almonds and sunflower oil, with 1.5g fat and 4.7g sugars per 100ml. Those figures do not describe Pure Almond.

Plenish

Plenish describes its organic almond drink as made from water, organic almonds and salt.

  • Its stated ingredient list may suit shoppers who prefer a short recipe.
  • Check the particular carton’s nutrition panel before choosing it for a fat target or relying on it for added nutrients.

Almond drinks on Joybuy

This long-life Alpro almond drink is an option to examine if you want to compare fat and sugars for everyday use; check the exact carton’s nutrient declarations if it regularly replaces cows’ milk.

Alpro Almond No Sugars Long Life Drink, 8 x 1L

Alpro Almond No Sugars Long Life Drink 8 x 1L

The 8 x 1L long-life pack is an option for regular use in drinks or cereal. Compare fat and sugars per 100ml on the carton, and check its calcium, iodine and vitamin declarations if you use it instead of cows’ milk.

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Questions about almond drinks

How should I compare fat between almond drinks?

Use total fat per 100ml for a like-for-like comparison, and check that the figures belong to the exact variants you are considering. Alpro UK lists 1.1g per 100ml for Almond Roasted No Sugars, while Sainsbury’s lists 1.4g per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink.

Does ‘unsweetened’ tell me whether an almond drink is low in fat?

No: check the total-fat figure separately from sugars. Alpro UK declares 0g sugars and 1.1g fat per 100ml for Almond Roasted No Sugars; Sainsbury’s declares less than 0.5g sugars and 1.4g fat per 100ml for its Unsweetened Almond Drink.

What matters if almond drink regularly replaces cows’ milk?

Check the particular drink’s calcium, iodine and vitamins B12 and D declarations, as well as its protein content. The British Heart Foundation reports that almond drinks usually contain less than 1g protein per 100ml, compared with around 4g in dairy milk, so consider the protein supplied by the rest of your meals.

What should I check on an organic almond drink?

Read both the ingredients and nutrition panel rather than assuming a short recipe determines its fat or nutrient content. Rude Health lists only water and 5% organic Italian almonds for Pure Almond, whereas its separate Organic Almond Drink listed on Joybuy contains rice and sunflower oil.

Is almond drink suitable for someone with a nut allergy?

Almond drink is not suitable for someone allergic to almonds. The Food Standards Agency identifies almonds as tree nuts; read the exact product’s ingredients and allergy statement, including any other nut or peanut warnings.