For a general low-fat choice, compare the fat listed per 100ml and consider how much you pour; check sugars and added nutrients separately if those matter to you. Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat per 100ml for both Almond Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars, although their sugar values differ. If you have a prescribed fat limit, check the drink against your individual instructions rather than relying on its name.
If you use almond drink in cereal, tea, coffee or smoothies, compare the nutrition information on the carton and account for the amount you use. The NHS explains that labels give values such as fat, saturates and sugars per 100ml.
Look at both figures rather than assuming an almond drink with a suitable fat value is also unsweetened. Alpro UK lists the same fat per 100ml for its Almond Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars drinks, but different sugar values.
A general low-fat preference is different from a clinician-directed limit. Oxford University Hospitals advises people following its guidance for a diet of no more than 20g fat a day to check drinks per 100ml and seek support from a registered dietitian.
Start with the nutrition figures for the drink you will buy, then check the ingredients, added nutrients and pack instructions that affect your choice.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | Read fat per 100ml and account for your serving size. Alpro UK lists 1.1g per 100ml for both its Almond Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars drinks; M&S lists its Unsweetened Almond Drink per 100g, so check the measurement basis before comparing figures. | I want to know how much fat is in the amount I actually pour, particularly if I have a prescribed limit. |
| Saturates | Check saturates separately from total fat on the nutrition label. The NHS identifies both as distinct label entries. | If I am paying attention to saturated fat as well as total fat, I need both figures. |
| Sugars | Compare sugars on the same measurement basis and read the ingredients if added sugar or sweeteners matter to you. Alpro UK lists 2.4g sugars per 100ml for Almond Original and 0g for Roasted Almond No Sugars. | I may want to reduce sugars too; a fat figure alone will not tell me whether the drink fits that preference. |
| Added nutrients | Check the exact carton for calcium, iodine and vitamins. Alpro UK lists added calcium, iodine and vitamins for its two drinks, while M&S lists calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12 for its Unsweetened Almond Drink. | When almond drink regularly replaces dairy milk in my routine, I want to know which nutrients this particular carton lists. |
| Allergens | Read the product-specific allergen declaration, including any peanut or other-nut warnings. M&S says its Unsweetened Almond Drink is unsuitable for people with a nut or peanut allergy; Rude Health warns that its No Sugars drink may contain traces of other nuts. | Someone in my household has an allergy, so I need to check the declaration on the drink I am buying. |
| Storage | Follow the individual carton’s instructions after opening. M&S says to refrigerate its Unsweetened Almond Drink at 0°C to +5°C and consume it within three days. | I may use a carton gradually, so its after-opening instructions matter. |
Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat per 100ml for both Almond Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars, but their sugars are 2.4g and 0g per 100ml respectively.
Compare the fat and sugars lines independently, along with the ingredients if added sugar matters to you.
Oxford University Hospitals’ guidance for people advised to eat no more than 20g fat a day describes drinks with 0.5g to 1.5g fat per 100ml as low fat, not fat-free.
Use the carton’s per-100ml figure and the amount you intend to drink to check against your prescribed allowance; ask your clinical team or dietitian if that allowance is unclear.
Alpro UK and M&S list calcium, iodine and vitamins for the products described here. Plenish describes its standard Almond M*lk by its water, organic almond and salt ingredients.
If you regularly use almond drink instead of dairy milk, check the exact carton for the nutrients relevant to your choice.
M&S identifies a nut and peanut allergy warning for its Unsweetened Almond Drink and gives specific refrigeration and consume-within instructions after opening. Rude Health warns of possible traces of other nuts in its No Sugars drink.
Read the allergen declaration and follow the after-opening instructions on the carton you buy.
These brand examples illustrate differences worth checking on individual cartons; they are not interchangeable formulations.
Alpro UK lists Almond Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars drinks with added calcium, iodine and vitamins.
M&S lists an Unsweetened Almond Drink with added calcium, iodine and vitamins D and B12.
Plenish describes its standard Almond M*lk as made with water, organic almonds and salt, without added sugar or oils.
Rude Health describes its No Sugars Organic Almond Drink as made with spring water, organic almonds, carob seed flour and sea salt.
This long-life, no-sugars almond drink is an option to assess against your fat, sugar and carton-size needs.
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For a low-fat choice, check the carton’s fat per 100ml against the amount you use. This pack contains eight 1L cartons; check its allergen declaration and listed added nutrients if it will regularly replace dairy milk.
No. Check the fat value and the amount you drink. The NHS explains that nutrition labels give fat, saturates and sugars per 100ml or per 100g, allowing you to compare figures on the same basis.
Compare both values independently. Alpro UK lists 1.1g fat per 100ml for both Almond Original and Roasted Almond No Sugars, but lists 2.4g sugars for Original and 0g for No Sugars.
Check the exact drink and serving amount against your individual instructions. Oxford University Hospitals’ guidance for people advised to consume no more than 20g fat a day classifies drinks with 0.5g to 1.5g fat per 100ml as low fat, not fat-free, and recommends registered-dietitian support.
No. Check the exact carton if you regularly use almond drink instead of dairy milk. Alpro UK and M&S list calcium, iodine and vitamins for the products described here; Plenish describes its standard Almond M*lk by its three ingredients, so check its carton for the nutrients you want.
Read the declaration on each product rather than assuming almond drinks share the same warnings. M&S says its Unsweetened Almond Drink is unsuitable for people with a nut or peanut allergy, and Rude Health warns that its No Sugars drink may contain traces of other nuts.