Shoppers using a low-fat criterion
Check fat per 100ml on the exact drink rather than treating “no added sugar” as a low-fat claim. The Food Allergy & Intolerance Alliance describes a liquid low-fat criterion of no more than 1.5g fat per 100ml.
Who should check the label closely?
The most useful label check depends on whether fat content, the full nutrition panel or a delivery substitution could change your choice.
Shoppers comparing sugars and portions
Look at sugars and bottle size alongside fat per 100ml. Tesco’s listings show that the qualifying Yazoo No Added Sugar Chocolate and Müller FRijj Chocolate drinks have different sugar figures and pack sizes.
Shoppers who need to assess substitutions
If a replacement could change the nutrition or ingredients you are looking for, inspect the substitute before accepting it. Tesco and Sainsbury’s both describe ways to decline an unwanted substitution at delivery.
What should you compare before ordering?
Start with the fat figure for the drink you will consume, then compare the rest of its panel and the amount in the pack. A milkshake mix needs a check of the prepared drink, not just the syrup.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Fat content | Read fat per 100ml for the exact product. The Food Allergy & Intolerance Alliance gives no more than 1.5g per 100ml as the liquid low-fat criterion; Tesco lists 1.4g for Yazoo No Added Sugar Chocolate and 1.3g for Müller FRijj Chocolate. | I want a ready-to-drink option that meets the liquid criterion, and I also need to know how much is in each carton or bottle. |
| Sugars | Read sugars separately from fat. Tesco lists 4.7g sugars per 100ml for Yazoo No Added Sugar Chocolate and 11.4g per 100ml for Müller FRijj Chocolate; its Mars No Added Sugar drink lists 2.2g fat per 100ml. | A no-added-sugar label is not enough for my decision. I want to compare the sugar figure without assuming it tells me anything about fat. |
| Preparation | For a mix, check the stated milk and serving recipe. Sainsbury’s gives Crusha Strawberry No Added Sugar values for 30ml syrup with 170ml semi-skimmed milk: 3.1g fat per 200ml prepared drink, or 1.55g per 100ml on that basis. | If I make the shake at home, I need figures for the finished drink using the milk and quantities I choose. |
| Delivery changes | Compare a proposed substitute’s nutrition and ingredients with the ordered product. Check the physical pack too, as product information can change. | I may decline a substitute if its fat figure or ingredients no longer fit what I intended to order. |
Common ordering mistakes
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Assuming “no added sugar” means low fat
Tesco lists Mars Chocolate Flavoured Milk Drink No Added Sugar at 2.2g fat per 100ml, above the 1.5g-per-100ml liquid low-fat criterion described by the Food Allergy & Intolerance Alliance. The two label checks answer different questions.
Read fat per 100ml first if low fat is your requirement, then compare sugars and the amount you plan to drink.
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Checking only the milkshake syrup
The milk used changes the finished shake’s nutrition. Sainsbury’s stated Crusha Strawberry recipe with semi-skimmed milk provides 3.1g fat per 200ml prepared serving, equivalent to 1.55g per 100ml.
Use figures for the prepared recipe and recalculate if you change the milk or quantities.
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Accepting a substitute without reading its label
A different drink can have a different fat figure or ingredient list, even if its product name sounds similar.
Check the replacement’s pack before accepting it. Tesco says an unwanted substitute can be handed back to the driver or Click+Collect colleague for a refund; Sainsbury’s says customers can choose whether to keep a substitute or get a refund.
Brand and product-line references
These figures concern the named products and pack sizes, not every drink sold under each brand.
Yazoo
Tesco lists Yazoo No Added Sugar Chocolate Milk Drink as a 6 x 200ml multipack.
- Tesco lists 1.4g fat and 4.7g sugars per 100ml for this exact product.
- Other Yazoo flavours and pack formats need their own nutrition-panel check.
Müller FRijj
Tesco lists Müller FRijj Chocolate Milkshake as a 330ml bottle.
- The listed chocolate bottle has 1.3g fat per 100ml.
- It also lists 11.4g sugars per 100ml; do not apply its figures to other flavours or sizes.
Mars
Tesco lists a 400ml Mars Chocolate Flavoured Milk Drink No Added Sugar.
- The listing gives a specific per-100ml nutrition panel for comparing this drink with alternatives.
- Its listed 2.2g fat per 100ml exceeds the liquid low-fat criterion described by the Food Allergy & Intolerance Alliance.
Joybuy product option
This option is a 220ml milkshake-style yoghurt drink. For a low-fat order, compare the exact pack’s fat per 100ml and ingredients with your requirements rather than assuming it has the same nutrition as the chocolate drinks discussed above.
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LIGHT UP Zero Control Avocado Kale Chia Seed Milkshake Yogurt Drink 220ml
For a ready-to-drink alternative to mixing a shake at home, this is a 220ml milkshake yoghurt drink. It contains milk; check the delivered pack’s fat per 100ml and ingredients, particularly if a no-added-sugar claim matters to your choice.
Questions about low-fat milkshakes
Does “no added sugar” mean a milkshake is low fat?
No. Tesco lists its Mars No Added Sugar milk drink at 2.2g fat per 100ml, above the 1.5g-per-100ml liquid low-fat criterion described by the Food Allergy & Intolerance Alliance. Check fat and sugars as separate entries on the exact product’s panel.
Which listed ready-to-drink chocolate options meet the low-fat criterion?
Tesco lists Yazoo No Added Sugar Chocolate 6 x 200ml at 1.4g fat per 100ml and Müller FRijj Chocolate 330ml at 1.3g per 100ml. Both are within the Food Allergy & Intolerance Alliance’s 1.5g-per-100ml liquid criterion, but their listed sugars and serving sizes differ.
Can I judge a milkshake mix from its syrup label?
Not if you want to assess the finished shake. Sainsbury’s gives its Crusha Strawberry No Added Sugar prepared-drink figures for 30ml syrup mixed with 170ml semi-skimmed milk: 3.1g fat per 200ml, or 1.55g per 100ml. A different milk or recipe requires a fresh check.
What if my online grocery order includes a substitute milkshake?
Check the substitute’s nutrition and ingredients before deciding whether to keep it. Tesco says an unwanted substitute can be returned to the driver or Click+Collect colleague for a refund; Sainsbury’s says customers can choose to keep a substitute or get a refund.
Why check the delivered pack if I read the online listing?
The delivered pack identifies the product and its current nutrition and ingredients, which matter if a formulation or substitution differs from what you expected. Compare its fat per 100ml with your low-fat criterion and check any ingredients you need to avoid before using the drink.