Milk substitutes: Nutrition Facts and Calories
This category includes plant-based drinks and creamers intended as alternatives to dairy milk. Examples include oat, soy, almond, and coconut-based beverages, as well as coffee creamers. These products are often fortified with vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and vitamin D, which are naturally present in dairy milk. The ingredient list typically shows the primary plant source, such as oats or almonds, followed by water and any added sugars, oils, or thickeners. Salt content is usually low. Nutrition labels provide information on energy, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugars, and protein. For unsweetened versions, the sugar content will primarily come from naturally occurring sugars in the plant source. For sweetened varieties, the amount of added sugars can be identified. Fibre content varies depending on the plant source; for example, oat-based drinks may contain more fibre than almond-based ones. The NHS Eatwell Guide suggests that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
44 products · values per 100 g
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