The almonds reviewed are not low-calorie products: check the energy value on the label and calculate it for the portion you actually eat. Unsalted or oven-roasted does not automatically mean low in calories. Choose a pack that suits how quickly you’ll use it and can be sealed properly.
You want to know how much energy is in the amount you’ve weighed out, rather than relying on words such as unsalted or roasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference portion for a handful of unsalted almonds.
You pay attention to salt, ingredients and preparation if you eat them regularly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines; check the ingredients list for each variety.
You’re buying for several snack breaks and want a pack that suits how quickly you’ll use it. Check the storage instructions and allergen information on the packaging; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g and calculate the value for the amount you eat. | If you want to limit the energy in your snack, weigh your portion first; around 42% of consumers prioritise portion information when making this choice. |
| Salt and preparation | Read the ingredients and check the salt and any added oil separately. | If you want to eat unsalted almonds regularly, check their ingredients and how they’re prepared; around 33% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Storage and allergens | Check the weight, whether the pack can be resealed, the storage instructions and the allergen information on the packaging. | If you’re sharing a stash or using it over several snack breaks, clear labels and easy resealing are important; around 25% of consumers prioritise practical storage. |
No added salt says nothing in itself about the energy per 100 g. A smaller portion reduces the energy in your snack, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value of the product.
Compare the kcal per 100 g on the label and calculate the value for your weighed portion. Consider salt separately.
A manufacturer’s product description may say that no oil or fat has been added, even though the product itself contains fat and may have a savoury coating.
Read the ingredients and nutrition table for the exact variety. Don’t treat ‘no added oil’ as a synonym for ‘fat-free’ or ‘unsalted’.
The contents of a pack and the amount you eat at a time are two different things. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference portion for a handful of unsalted almonds.
Weigh the portion you want to eat, then seal the rest of the pack properly.
Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can vary between product varieties.
When your product arrives, use its packaging to calculate your portion and check the allergen information on the label.
The varieties described include Almonds Original and Unsalted Almonds, both in 125 g packs.
The varieties described are blanched, unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack and roasted unsalted almonds in a 190 g pack.
The unsalted variety described is a roasted 140 g pack.
The Dutch product name confirms an option called Amandelen ongezouten (Unsalted Almonds).
The TRADER JOE'S products described include unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack and roasted varieties.
The own-brand varieties described are unroasted and unsalted in a 200 g pack, and roasted and unsalted in a 150 g pack.
These Joybuy products are suited to a snack stash where you weigh out your own portion. Compare the energy per 100 g and the packaging; the almonds listed are not low-calorie products.
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Suitable for a weighed snack portion if you want to calculate the energy yourself; at 622 kcal per 100 g, this is not a low-calorie choice.
The ingredients list states 100% almond kernels. Seal the pack after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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Suitable for a weighed snack portion if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds; at 591 kcal per 100 g, this is not a low-calorie choice.
The ingredients list states almonds. Seal the pack securely after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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The 500 g pack is suited to anyone planning several snack breaks and weighing out their own portions; at 578 kcal per 100 g, this is not a low-calorie choice.
The ingredients information states 100% almonds. Seal the pack securely after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
Not on the basis of the product labels reviewed. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g to carry the claim ‘low energy’. A reduced-energy claim also requires, among other things, that the product contains at least 30% less energy and that the property responsible for the reduction is stated. A smaller portion alone doesn’t make a product low-calorie.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference portion for a handful of unsalted almonds; this isn’t a mandatory snack portion. Calculate the energy for the amount you actually eat.
Store almonds in a dry place in a securely sealed pack, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them somewhere cool, for example at 10–15 °C.
If your business sells or provides food directly to consumers, it must be registered with the NVWA. Allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed food. These business requirements don’t apply to someone buying food solely for their own household.
