Less total fat
You want less fat in the same quantity of almonds, so you check the nutritional information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds.
Who is this relevant to?
Deciding on a portion in advance
You take plain almonds with you for your desk lunch and want to decide in advance how many to eat. Measuring out a portion changes how much you eat, not the composition of the almonds.
Quick and easy snacking
You’re looking for almonds you can take with you without any preparation, and want to know how easy the pack is to open and reseal, as well as how to store it. ALDI describes the Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds pack as resealable.
What should you look for when choosing?
Low-fat or less fat per 100 g
Choose this option: if your main requirement is less total fat in the same quantity, compare the nutritional information for the exact variety.
Bear in mind: the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods. That’s not the same as having a smaller portion.
Plain almonds with a measured portion
Choose this option: if you want to take plain almonds with you and mainly want to decide how much you eat.
Bear in mind: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre defines a handful of unsalted almonds as 25 grams; a smaller portion doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g.
Roasted without added cooking fat
Choose this option: if you’re looking for roasted almonds that the manufacturer says are made without added oil or fat, Duyvis Almonds Original may suit your preference.
Bear in mind: Duyvis’s description of how the almonds are made doesn’t show that the total fat per 100 g is lower.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Total fat | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety and check the evidence behind any comparative claim. | If I want less total fat in the same quantity, I look beyond ‘unsalted’ or ‘no added fat’. Around 42% of consumers focus on the ingredients and composition. |
| Amount eaten | Measure out your portion in advance, and keep the nutritional information per 100 g separate from that for your portion. | If I want to control my desk snack, I take a measured amount with me rather than eating from the bag. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions for the exact variety. | If I want something quick to grab and to keep the rest for later, I look for a resealable pack and check the instructions on the packaging. Around 25% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘no added fat’ means less total fat
A description of how a product is made doesn’t tell you how much total fat the finished product contains. Duyvis says that Almonds Original is roasted without added oil or fat; this doesn’t prove that the fat content per 100 g has been reduced.
Check the nutritional information for the exact variety and assess any comparative claim against an appropriate reference.
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Confusing unsalted with low-fat
‘Unsalted’ describes the salt content and doesn’t prove that the total fat is lower. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds.
Check the product information for salt and total fat as separate characteristics.
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Thinking a whole pack is one snack portion
A 125 g or 200 g bag is larger than the 25-gram handful used by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Measure out the amount you want to take with you in advance; this doesn’t change the composition of the almonds.
Brands and varieties to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. It also offers Unsalted Almonds as an unsalted variety.
- The manufacturer lists a 125 g pack of Almonds Original.
- The method of preparation doesn’t prove a lower total fat content and doesn’t automatically apply to Unsalted Almonds.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn stocks separate varieties, including AH Unsalted Almonds and AH Blanched Unsalted Almonds.
- The product names make the distinction between the unsalted and blanched varieties clear.
- ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t prove that a variety is low-fat or reduced-fat; check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is an unsalted variety with a listed pack size of 140 g.
- Jumbo says this variety should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light.
- The product name and storage instructions say nothing about a lower total fat content.
Lidl
Lidl describes 200 g packs of Alesto Spanish almonds in several varieties.
- The product description makes it clear that the exact variety matters.
- Check the packaging and nutritional information for the variety you actually choose.
ALDI
ALDI describes 200 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds as untreated and packed in a resealable bag.
- A resealable pack can be handy if you use the bag over several occasions.
- Unroasted or untreated doesn’t mean that fat has been removed from the almonds.
PLUS
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds comes in a stand-up pouch with a listed pack size of 200 g.
- The product description identifies it as an unroasted, unsalted variety.
- The product name doesn’t support a claim about reduced fat content; check the current packaging.
Almonds for a quick desk lunch
These product picks are all plain edible almonds, including raw, unsalted and roasted varieties. Check the listed nutritional information if you’re looking for less fat in the same quantity: the way a product is made or the portion size doesn’t prove that it has a lower fat content per 100 g.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels, 160 g
The product information describes these almond kernels as ready to eat, making them a handy snack that needs no preparation.
Net weight: 160 g. Fat: 53,8 g per 100 g according to the Joybuy product information.
Contains almonds (nuts); check the current allergen information on the packaging.
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g'woon raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g
The product information describes these raw almonds as a snack; the fact that they’re unsalted doesn’t change the distinction between salt and total fat.
Net weight: 200 g. Fat: 50 g per 100 g according to the Joybuy product information.
Contains almonds (nuts). Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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Anatolia roasted, salted almonds, 500 g
The product information describes these roasted almonds as a snack; this variety is salted.
Net weight: 500 g. Fat: 54 g per 100 g according to the Joybuy product information.
Contains almonds (nuts). The product information warns that the almonds may pose a choking hazard to young children.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds, 500 g
The product information describes these almonds as ready to eat, so you can take them with you without any preparation.
Net weight: 500 g. Fat: 50 g per 100 g according to the Joybuy product information.
Contains almonds (nuts); follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
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g'woon roasted, salted almonds, 150 g
The product information describes these roasted almonds as a snack and mentions a resealable bag.
Net weight: 150 g. Fat: 53 g per 100 g according to the Joybuy product information.
Contains almonds and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. Check the current allergen information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What does ‘low-fat’ mean for almonds?
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g as a condition for using the ‘low-fat’ claim. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds; that general figure alone doesn’t support a claim about a specific branded variety.
Does ‘reduced fat’ mean the same as ‘no added fat’?
No, these descriptions answer different questions. ‘No added fat’ refers to how the product is made; to assess a claim about having less fat, you need to check the nutritional information for the exact variety and the relevant comparison. Duyvis says that Almonds Original is roasted without added oil or fat, but that doesn’t prove that the total fat per 100 g has been reduced.
How can I estimate the amount of fat in my desk snack?
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and also work out how many almonds you’ll actually take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds; a smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional information per 100 g.
How should I store an opened bag of almonds at work?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. Jumbo says its 140 g Unsalted Almonds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light. ALDI describes the Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds pack as resealable, making it easy to close again.
What allergen information should I check?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists nuts among the allergens that must be declared. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that new Dutch rules on warnings about allergens unintentionally present in food, for example through cross-contamination, apply from 1 January 2026.