If you want to reduce your fat and energy intake with your morning coffee, start by measuring out a portion, then compare the nutritional information for the exact type of almond. Unsalted or made without added cooking fat does not automatically mean low in fat: check the ingredients, preparation method and total fat separately.
You want almonds with your morning coffee, but you’re mainly looking to keep track of how much you eat. Measuring out a portion is more relevant for this than relying on the preparation description on the pack. The Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal and 14 grams of fat for 25 grams of unsalted almonds.
You’re looking for unsalted almonds and want to assess added oil and flavourings separately. So compare the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact product. Product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo shows that ingredients can vary from one product to another.
You want a roasted snack with your coffee and are considering oven-roasted almonds made without added fat. This doesn’t mean they have a low total fat content; check the salt content separately too. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
First decide whether you want to compare total fat per 100 grams, your own portion, the ingredients or how easy the product is to store.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat and claims | Compare total fat per 100 grams and check the claim for the exact product. The Voedingscentrum explains that ‘low fat’ means no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams for solid foods. | If I’m mainly looking for a product with less total fat, I check the nutritional information and the precise claim. Around 36% of consumers make demonstrably lower product fat their priority. |
| Portion eaten | Compare nutritional information for the same quantity. A smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s fat content per 100 grams. | I want to decide for myself how much I eat with my coffee, without confusing portion size with the product’s composition. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients list and salt content separately. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that no oil has been added. | If I’m mainly looking at ingredients, added oil or salt, I compare the exact products. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a simple ingredient list. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size, closure and storage instructions. Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; the Voedingscentrum notes that they are susceptible to mould. | I want packaging that I can seal properly and store after a coffee break. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical shopping and storage. |
A description of how almonds are prepared doesn’t tell you how much total fat they contain. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; that alone doesn’t prove they have a low fat content.
Check total fat per 100 grams separately from the ingredients and preparation method.
According to Jumbo, the Jumbo Unsalted Almonds reviewed contain almonds and sunflower oil. Unsalted and made without added oil are therefore two different things.
Check the ingredients list if you want to avoid added oil.
Different portion sizes can make nutritional values look different, without showing that the products themselves differ.
Compare per 100 grams first, then compare the same amount that you plan to eat.
The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container, as they are susceptible to mould.
Seal the pack after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a savoury, oven-roasted product made without added oil or fat.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists AH Unsalted Almonds as a roasted variety with almonds as the ingredient.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds are a roasted variety; the product information lists almonds and sunflower oil as ingredients.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds are sold as a variety with almonds as the only ingredient.
The ALDI product page describes roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s almonds in a resealable 200-gram pack.
Lidl lists Unsalted Almonds as product number 172897.
This selection features regular almonds for portion control and ingredient comparisons, not varieties proven to be low in fat. The stated fat values are above 3 grams per 100 grams, the threshold the Voedingscentrum gives for ‘low fat’ in solid foods.
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The product description says the almonds are suitable for snacking, so you can measure out your own portion.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels. Stated fat: 53.8 grams per 100 grams. Stated salt: 0.028 grams per 100 grams.
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The product description says the almonds are suitable for snacking; this variety may suit you if you want to choose your own portion size.
The title says Raw & Unsalted. The ingredients list names almonds, and the nutritional information states 50 grams of fat per 100 grams. Check the allergen information on the packaging; the ingredients list names almonds.
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The product description says the almonds are suitable for snacking, so you can measure out your own portion.
Ingredients: 100% almonds. Stated fat: 50 grams per 100 grams. Stated salt: 0.00 grams per 100 grams.
Not necessarily. According to Jumbo, the Jumbo variety reviewed contains sunflower oil, while the Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties reviewed list almonds as their only ingredient. Check the ingredients list for the exact product.
It depends on the portion and the exact variety. The Voedingscentrum lists 14 grams of fat for 25 grams of unsalted almonds. If you’re comparing varieties, check the labels for the same quantity.
No. The preparation method doesn’t tell you how much total fat the almonds themselves contain. Compare total fat per 100 grams; the Voedingscentrum explains that ‘low fat’ means no more than 3 grams per 100 grams for solid foods.
Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Voedingscentrum notes that nuts are susceptible to mould. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by information on the packaging.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact product and check what the claim refers to. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that voluntary food information must not be misleading, confusing or ambiguous. A description such as ‘no added fat’ doesn’t in itself prove a lower total fat content.
