Compare the cost of the same weighed portion, and only choose a larger bag if you’ll use its contents over several snack breaks. A smaller bag contains less, but it isn’t automatically better value per portion. Unsalted almonds are a good choice if that’s the variety you’re looking for, while savoury roasted almonds offer a different flavour. A resealable bag is handy if you’re keeping the rest for later, but it doesn’t contain individually wrapped portions.
You want to get several snack breaks out of one purchase, so you compare the price per kilo and the cost of a portion you weigh out yourself, rather than just the price of the bag. PLUS lists the price per kilo for the varieties reviewed.
You want to take one portion with you and keep the rest for later. A bag specifically described as resealable can help if you weigh out portions at home; ALDI states that the 200 g bags reviewed are resealable.
You want to eat almonds on their own as well as use them in a dish. So check the variety: unroasted, unsalted and savoury roasted aren’t interchangeable descriptions.
First compare the pack size and the cost per weighed portion. Then choose based on flavour, how the almonds are prepared and how you plan to store the rest.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who might this matter most to? |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per portion used | Compare the price per kilo using the same portion weight. Only count portions you’ll actually use. | If I want to compare what I spend on each snack break, I look at the same amount rather than just the price of the bag. Around 36% of shoppers prioritise the cost per portion they use. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Check the net weight and whether the packaging is specifically described as resealable. | If I’m taking a portion with me and want to use the rest later, I check how I can seal the bag and pack the snack. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise convenience when taking and storing snacks. |
| Variety and how you’ll use them | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or unsalted. For the exact ingredients and nutritional values, read the packaging. | If I want to eat almonds on their own as well as use them in a dish, I choose a variety that suits both. Around 21% of shoppers prioritise unsalted almonds and versatility. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Schijf van Vijf. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the flavour variety and ingredients; a claim about how the almonds are prepared doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much salt they contain. | If I’m looking for a savoury snack, I check the flavour description rather than relying only on claims about roasting. Around 14% of shoppers prioritise a savoury flavour. |
A 125 g bag contains five 25 g portions for comparison. Voedingscentrum gives 25 g as an example of a handful of nuts; here, it’s simply a measure for comparing products, not a personal portion recommendation.
Check the net weight and weigh out the amount you want to take with you.
Portioning the almonds yourself takes a little preparation. You may also need your own sealed container to take them with you.
Bags of different sizes can’t be compared fairly by purchase price alone. A larger bag only works out cheaper per portion used if the current price per kilo and the amount you use support that.
Compare the same amount, and work out the cost per portion as well as the total cost of the bag.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, with a savoury flavour. These claims don’t prove that the variety is unsalted.
Check the variety name and ingredients on the packaging; don’t infer the salt content from the preparation claim.
PLUS describes its packaging as a stand-up pouch; ALDI specifically states that the almonds reviewed come in resealable packaging. These terms don’t mean the same thing.
Look for an explicit statement that the bag is resealable if you want to close it again after portioning.
The manufacturer describes its Almonds Original range as savoury roasted almonds for snacking and cooking, in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn has its own Unsalted Almonds variety.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties, in a 200 g pack.
Under its Trader Joe's brand, ALDI lists roasted, unsalted almonds and unroasted almonds, both in 200 g packs.
PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted 200 g stand-up pouch and an unsalted 150 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products include almonds for snacking and varieties that, according to the product information, can also be used in dishes.
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According to the product description, these almond kernels are suitable for snacking straight from the pack, as well as for baking and cooking.
The product information lists 160 g and 100% almond kernels.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for unroasted, unsalted almonds for snacking or cooking.
The product title lists 200 g, Raw and Unsalted.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for savoury roasted almonds; the product description mentions snacking and packing them in a lunchbox.
The product title lists 500 g. The product information describes the almonds as roasted and salted.
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According to the product description, these almonds are suitable for snacking, baking and cooking.
The product information lists 100% almonds and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for a savoury snack to take with you; the product description also mentions using it in salads and for baking.
The product information lists 150 g and resealable packaging. It also states that the product may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No, not if you’re using 25 g portions: 125 g works out at five portions. Voedingscentrum gives 25 g as an example of a handful of nuts; in this comparison, it’s a measure for calculation, not a personal portion recommendation.
Multiply the current price per kilo by 0.030. Use the same weight for every pack and keep any delivery costs separate; the amount chosen is just an example for calculation.
It depends on how you want to use them. ALDI describes the unroasted variety reviewed as untreated, while Duyvis describes its roasted variety as suitable for snacking and cooking. Check the instructions on the packaging of the variety you choose.
Follow the storage advice on the specific packaging. Jumbo advises storing the bag reviewed in a cool, dry, dark place; ALDI says the packaging for the varieties reviewed is resealable. Resealability is a packaging feature, not a guarantee of shelf life.
Read the allergen information and any warning about possible cross-contamination on the packaging. According to the NVWA, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked during inspections that labels on prepacked products include the correct warning about possible cross-contamination.
