For a low-fat ready-to-drink milkshake, compare total fat per 100 ml before considering flavour or a ‘no added sugar’ label. The nutrition-claims annex on legislation.gov.uk gives a condition of no more than 1.5 g fat per 100 ml for liquids labelled ‘low fat’; the published figures for Yazoo Vanilla, Müller FRijj Favourites Chocolate and Yazoo Chocolate fall within it, while the Mars No Added Sugar drink lists 2.2 g per 100 ml. For a Mexican-night shop, compare sugars and bottle sizes separately, then check the pack for allergens and storage instructions.
If you want a ready-to-drink option for guests, check the fat figure rather than assuming that a flavour or front-of-pack phrase tells you whether it meets your low-fat requirement. Bottle size and storage instructions matter when deciding how many to buy.
The published figures for Yazoo Chocolate and Müller FRijj Favourites Chocolate differ in both fat and sugars per 100 ml. Comparing both figures helps you choose which distinction matters to you.
The Yazoo and FRijj drinks described here contain milk ingredients. The Mars drink also lists barley, so check each guest’s requirements against the exact pack before serving.
Start with a like-for-like comparison per 100 ml, then use the bottle and ingredient information to plan what you will serve.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | Read total fat per 100 ml for the finished drink. The nutrition-claims annex on legislation.gov.uk specifies no more than 1.5 g per 100 ml for liquids labelled ‘low fat’, with a separate 1.8 g allowance for semi-skimmed milk; do not apply that separate allowance to every flavoured drink. | I want a ready-to-drink milkshake that meets the low-fat liquid condition, not one chosen on the strength of its flavour or ‘no added sugar’ wording. |
| Sugars | Compare sugars on the same per-100-ml basis as fat. Yazoo reports 8.7 g for Vanilla and 8.6 g for Chocolate; Müller reports 11.4 g for FRijj Favourites Chocolate. Tesco lists 6.5 g for the Mars No Added Sugar drink, alongside 2.2 g fat. | Chocolate flavour matters to me, but I also want to see how the sugar figures differ between drinks that meet my fat criterion. |
| Serving quantity | Check bottle volume and any stated portion size before comparing figures for a whole drink. Müller lists a 330 ml FRijj Favourites Chocolate bottle; the Mars drink is a 400 ml bottle shown as two 200 ml portions. | For a shared meal, I need to decide whether each guest will have a bottle or whether drinks will be poured into smaller servings. |
| Ingredients and storage | Read the pack’s allergen list and instructions after opening. The described Yazoo and FRijj drinks contain milk; Asda lists milk and barley for the Mars drink. Tesco says to refrigerate that Mars drink after opening and consume it within three days. | Before serving guests, I need to check their ingredient requirements and plan how an opened bottle will be stored. |
The Mars Chocolate Flavoured Milk Drink No Added Sugar lists 2.2 g fat per 100 ml on Tesco’s nutrition panel. Its sugar wording does not change that fat figure.
If low fat is your buying condition, check total fat per 100 ml first; assess sugars and ingredients separately.
The Müller FRijj Favourites Chocolate bottle is 330 ml, while the Mars drink is 400 ml and shown as two 200 ml portions. Whole-bottle figures therefore describe different quantities.
Compare nutrition per 100 ml, then consider how much each guest is likely to drink.
The finished drink depends on the mix’s preparation instructions and the milk used. A ‘no added sugar’ mix name does not establish its prepared fat content.
If you choose a mix, check the prepared-drink information for the method and milk you intend to use.
The drinks discussed here contain milk ingredients, and Asda lists barley as well as milk for the Mars drink. Tesco gives the Mars drink a specific instruction after opening.
Check guests’ requirements and the pack label before serving, and follow the storage instructions for the bottle you buy.
These examples identify particular drinks or shopping formats; a figure for one product should not be applied to every drink from the same brand.
Yazoo’s published nutrition information covers the Vanilla and Chocolate ready-to-drink flavours discussed here.
The Favourites Chocolate Flavour product described by Müller comes in a 330 ml bottle.
The Chocolate Flavoured Milk Drink No Added Sugar is a distinct option for shoppers considering that label claim.
Tesco’s grocery categories distinguish ready-to-drink milkshakes from milkshake mixes.
Asda’s product information provides another label reference for the Mars Chocolate Milk Shake Drink 400 ml.
These options include ready-to-drink protein shakes and a yoghurt drink for the same shopping occasion. If you specifically want a conventional milkshake or a low-fat claim, check the product format and nutrition label before choosing.
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For a vanilla drink to serve without mixing, this pack contains eight 250 ml cans. Compare fat and sugars per 100 ml on the label, and check milk ingredients and instructions after opening.
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This strawberry-flavoured pack gives you eight 330 ml bottles to plan around your guest numbers. Check the per-100-ml fat and sugar figures, milk ingredients and storage wording on the pack.
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For a chocolate-flavoured option, note the 500 ml bottle size when planning portions. Compare fat and sugars per 100 ml rather than by bottle, and check the milk ingredients and instructions after opening.
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Consider this only if a yoghurt-style drink would suit the meal: its product descriptions also use the word ‘smoothie’. Check the format, pack quantity, per-100-ml nutrition, milk ingredients and instruction to consume immediately after opening.
Check total fat per 100 ml of the finished drink. The nutrition-claims annex on legislation.gov.uk gives a condition of no more than 1.5 g per 100 ml for a liquid labelled ‘low fat’; its separate 1.8 g allowance is for semi-skimmed milk, not an automatic allowance for every flavoured drink.
No. Tesco lists 2.2 g fat per 100 ml for Mars Chocolate Flavoured Milk Drink No Added Sugar. Read total fat and sugars as separate figures when comparing drinks.
Per 100 ml, Yazoo reports 1.4 g fat and 8.6 g sugars for Chocolate, while Müller reports 1.3 g fat and 11.4 g sugars for FRijj Favourites Chocolate. FRijj has the lower stated fat figure of these two; Yazoo has the lower stated sugars figure.
Check the exact pack against each guest’s requirements. The Yazoo and FRijj drinks discussed here contain milk ingredients, while Asda lists both milk and barley for the Mars drink.
Follow that bottle’s storage instructions. For the Mars 400 ml drink discussed here, Tesco says to keep it refrigerated after opening and consume it within three days; instructions for another drink may differ.