If you can eat almonds and want to keep your calorie intake down, weighing your portion is key: Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds. So unsalted does not mean low in calories. Also check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying. If you have a diagnosed almond allergy, don’t choose almonds.
Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings before weighing up flavour or calories. Almonds are a tree nut allergen; if you have a diagnosed almond allergy, an almond product isn’t suitable for you. Voedingscentrum lists almonds among the tree nut allergens.
If you can eat almonds and want to limit the energy in your snack, weigh your portion. Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds; being unsalted doesn’t in itself tell you how many calories they contain.
Unroasted or unsalted almonds may suit you if you prefer a simple ingredient list. Check the ingredients and storage information for the specific product; a brand or supermarket name is no guarantee that it’s safe for people with allergies.
First, check that the product is suitable for your allergies. Then decide on your portion and compare the variety and pack size based on what matters to you.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warnings on the current pack. | If I need to take a food allergy into account, I first check whether the ingredients and warnings are suitable for me. Around 34% of shoppers put allergen checks first. |
| Energy per portion | Weigh your portion and calculate using the nutritional information on the exact pack: kcal per 100 grams × portion in grams ÷ 100. | If I can eat almonds but want to weigh my snack portion, I check the energy content of the amount I eat. Around 33% of shoppers prioritise calories per portion. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check the ingredients, added salt and any flavourings. Unroasted, unsalted and seasoned describe different characteristics. | If I’m looking for a simple variety, I want to know what else is in the product besides almonds. Around 20% of shoppers put ingredients first when choosing what to buy. |
| Packaging and use | Compare the pack size and current price per equal weight, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I want to use the pack over several occasions, I look at its size, resealability and storage instructions. Around 13% of shoppers prioritise practicality and affordability. |
Almonds are a tree nut allergen. A smaller portion doesn’t make a product suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy.
First check your own allergy requirements, then check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product. If you have a diagnosed almond allergy, don’t choose almonds.
Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds. Your portion determines how much energy you consume; unsalted is not a calorie claim.
Weigh your portion and use the nutrition table on your own pack to work out the amount.
Joybuy describes a Duyvis oven-roasted variety as dry-roasted with no added fat. This seller description doesn’t mean the almonds contain no energy.
Assess the cooking method, energy, salt and allergens as separate product characteristics.
A 200-gram pack isn’t a recommended portion size. Voedingscentrum uses 25 grams as the portion in its energy information.
If needed, divide the contents into weighed portions and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Unsalted almonds are listed by Albert Heijn, and Joybuy offers an oven-roasted variety.
The Dutch product page lists AH Unsalted Almonds.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140-gram pack.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted almonds.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's unroasted almonds in a resealable pack, as well as roasted flavoured varieties.
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200-gram stand-up pouch.
This selection includes plain almonds and roasted, salted varieties. These products aren’t suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy. For other allergies, check the current product information.
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An option if you can eat almonds and are looking for plain almonds to weigh out as a snack portion.
The product name lists 160 g. Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy. Check the current nutritional and allergen information on the product packaging.
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An option if you can eat almonds and are looking for a roasted, salted variety.
The product name lists 500 g. Contains almonds and salt; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy. Check the current nutritional and allergen information on the product packaging.
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An option if you can eat almonds and are looking for a plain variety to weigh out into portions.
The product name lists 500 gr. Contains almonds; not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy. Check the current nutritional and allergen information on the product packaging.
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An option if you can eat almonds and are looking for a roasted, salted snack.
The product name lists 150 g. The product information lists sunflower oil and salt as ingredients and says the pack is resealable. Contains almonds; may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. Not suitable if you have a diagnosed almond allergy. If you have other allergies, check the current packaging.
No. Unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories: Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds. Weigh your portion and use the nutrition table on the exact pack to work it out.
If you have a diagnosed almond allergy, don’t choose almonds. If you have other allergies, check the full ingredients list and information about possible cross-contamination, following the advice you’ve been given for managing your allergy.
Multiply the kcal per 100 grams shown on the pack by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. This gives you a calculation based on the nutritional values of the exact variety you’re eating.
According to the NVWA, from 1 January 2026 Dutch rules apply to how and when food businesses must warn about allergens that have unintentionally entered food. A cross-contamination warning doesn’t replace the listing of allergens that are ingredients.
Don’t eat the product until you know whether it’s suitable for your allergy. Ask the seller or manufacturer for clarification and check the current ingredients and allergen information. Don’t assume the more favourable of two conflicting statements is correct.
