Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Dairy-Free Vanilla Almondmilk
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Protein
Verdict
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Dairy-Free Vanilla Almondmilk is a sweetened plant-based beverage designed for drinking or mixing. Its main strength is the inclusion of essential vitamins, while its main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a flavored beverage option rather than a nutrient-dense milk alternative.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a creamy base for a fruit smoothie or pour it over a bowl of fresh berries.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a significant amount of added sugar and very low protein content. While it is low in saturated fat, the caloric energy comes primarily from sweeteners.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs | 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 12g | 25% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 5mcg | 25% |
| Calcium | 450mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
This beverage is built from a base of water and almonds, but the formulation is heavily modified with cane sugar and natural flavors. The addition of gellan gum and various synthetic vitamins creates a highly processed profile designed for shelf stability and consistency.
Ingredients
Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E).
