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Waitrose Essential Buttermilk
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk by Waitrose provides 45 kcal per 100 ml, with 5.5 g of sugars and 4.6 g of protein. That is 12% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Buttermilks category and comes in a 284 ml pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 kcal | 45 kcal | 52 −14% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 1.4 −64% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 0.8 −50% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5 g | 5.5 g | 2% | 6.5 −15% |
| Total sugars | 5.5 g | 5.5 g | 6.3 −12% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.7 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 5% | 0.7 +129% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 4.6 g | 9% | 3.2 +46% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 −17% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 297 Buttermilks products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other buttermilks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Buttermilk
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Quantity
- 284 ml
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 ml)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169617342
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk contains 45 kcal per 100 ml and about 45 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 ml)).
How much sugar is in Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk has 5.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Waitrose Essential Buttermilk healthy?
It is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Waitrose Essential Buttermilk vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Waitrose Essential Buttermilk contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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