For a low-fat diet, compare total fat and saturates per 100ml on the exact almond-drink carton: Ocado lists 0.9g fat and 0.1g saturates for M&S Plant Kitchen Unsweetened, while Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat and 0g saturates for Almond No Sugars. If buying several cartons matters more, Plenish offers an 8 x 1L organic multipack; check its carton’s nutrition and fortification information before treating it as equivalent to either of those drinks.
If you use almond drink with cereal, in tea or coffee, or for cooking, compare total fat and saturates per 100ml rather than relying on the word “unsweetened”. The NHS recommends comparing fat and saturated fat on food labels.
A multipack may suit frequent use, provided you can follow each carton’s instructions once opened. Pack size does not tell you its fat content or whether nutrients have been added.
If added nutrients matter to you, check the individual carton for calcium, iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. The UK government’s plant-based-drinks assessment says nutrient content varies considerably and organic plant-based drinks cannot be fortified with nutrients.
Start with the nutrition panel for the exact variant, then check whether its pack size, ingredients and opened-carton instructions fit how you will use it.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fat and saturates | Compare both figures per 100ml on the same basis. Ocado lists M&S Plant Kitchen Unsweetened at 0.9g fat and 0.1g saturates; Alpro UK lists Almond No Sugars at 1.1g fat and 0g saturates; Sainsbury’s lists its Unsweetened Almond Drink at 1.4g fat and 0.1g saturates. | I want to compare cartons for a low-fat diet without assuming the lowest total-fat figure also means the lowest saturates figure. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Read the sugars figure and ingredient list for the exact variant. Alpro UK lists 0g sugars per 100ml for Almond No Sugars; Ocado lists 0.2g for M&S Unsweetened. Joybuy’s six-carton Alpro Almond Drink listing includes sugar in its ingredients. | If I also want to limit sugar, I need to distinguish a no-sugars or unsweetened variant from another almond drink by the same brand. |
| Fortification | Look for the nutrients relevant to your intended use. The listed Alpro Almond No Sugars, M&S Unsweetened and Sainsbury’s Unsweetened products include calcium, iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. The UK government says organic plant-based drinks cannot be fortified with nutrients. | I use almond drink regularly in place of a dairy drink and want to know which added nutrients the particular carton lists. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the number and size of cartons, then read each pack’s storage instructions. Plenish describes an 8 x 1L multipack; the M&S and Sainsbury’s 1L products say to refrigerate after opening and use within three days. | Several cartons would be convenient, but I want to open them at a pace that fits their individual storage labels. |
| Allergens and preparation | Check the full allergen statement on each carton; almond is a tree nut. For hot drinks, follow the product’s directions: Sainsbury’s advises letting hot water cool slightly before adding its Unsweetened Almond Drink because it may separate. | I need to check allergens for the people using the drink, and whether its preparation advice fits tea or coffee. |
Fat, saturates and added nutrients differ between products. The UK government’s plant-based-drinks assessment notes considerable variation in nutrient content.
Compare the nutrition panel and fortification list on the exact variant you intend to buy.
Buying several cartons does not extend the storage period of an opened carton. The M&S and Sainsbury’s products each specify refrigeration and use within three days of opening.
Open one carton at a time and follow its own storage label.
An opened carton left beyond its labelled use period may go to waste.
Almond is a tree nut, and individual products may carry additional allergen warnings.
Read the complete allergen statement on every carton; do not use a dairy-free label as a substitute.
Sainsbury’s advises that its Unsweetened Almond Drink may separate when added to hot drinks.
Follow the preparation instructions for the product you choose; for that Sainsbury’s drink, allow hot water to cool slightly before adding it.
These product-line examples illustrate different label and pack-size checks; they are not a list of Joybuy stock.
Alpro Almond No Sugars is a fortified 1L carton with published per-100ml nutrition.
Plenish offers an organic Almond M*lk Multipack containing eight 1L cartons.
Rude Health Pure Almond is an organic option for shoppers comparing ingredient lists.
M&S Plant Kitchen Unsweetened is a fortified 1L almond drink with published nutrition information.
Sainsbury’s Unsweetened Almond Drink is a fortified 1L option with published per-100ml values.
Tesco Unsweetened Almond Drink is a 1L option described by Tesco as containing added nutrients.
These Alpro listings offer several 1L cartons for household use. Check each variant’s nutrition panel separately: the six-carton Almond Drink contains sugar and should not be treated as the same drink as Almond No Sugars.
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The eight-carton pack suits households buying more than one 1L drink at a time. For this multipack, check the exact carton’s total fat, saturates, sugars, fortification and opened-storage instructions before comparing it with a single-carton listing.
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This six-carton pack offers 1L cartons for household use. Joybuy’s ingredient list includes sugar; check this variant’s total fat and saturates per 100ml before choosing it for a low-fat diet, and do not substitute figures from Alpro Almond No Sugars.
No. Ocado lists 0.9g fat per 100ml for M&S Plant Kitchen Unsweetened, Alpro UK lists 1.1g for Almond No Sugars, and Sainsbury’s lists 1.4g for its Unsweetened Almond Drink. Check total fat and saturates on the exact carton, using the same per-100ml basis.
For almond drink, look for multiple cartons rather than a block. Plenish describes an 8 x 1L Almond M*lk Multipack; before buying any multipack, check the individual cartons’ nutrition and opened-storage instructions.
Do not assume so. The UK government’s plant-based-drinks assessment says organic plant-based drinks cannot be fortified with nutrients. If added calcium, iodine, vitamin B12 or vitamin D matters to your choice, check the exact product label.
Follow that carton’s label. Ocado’s M&S Plant Kitchen Unsweetened listing and Sainsbury’s Unsweetened Almond Drink both specify refrigeration and use within three days of opening; those instructions should not be applied to every brand or to unopened cartons.
Do not rely on “dairy-free” to answer that question: the Food Standards Agency identifies almonds as tree nuts. Read the full allergen statement on the specific carton, including any additional warnings.