Mindful desk snackers
You want to eat almonds alongside lunch and judge the amount by checking the label. The Voedingscentrum gives 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general guide; the value on the pack may vary by product.
Who are almonds at your desk suitable for?
Fans of simple ingredients
You’re looking for almonds with a short ingredients list, perhaps to eat on their own or add to lunch. PLUS and Albert Heijn list almonds as the only ingredient in specific unroasted varieties. Also check the allergen information on the pack, as advised by the NVWA.
Preparing snacks for several working days
You’re buying a larger pack, taking individual portions with you and want to store the rest properly. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping nuts tightly sealed and dry; ALDI describes the Trader Joe's Unroasted Almonds pack as resealable.
What should you look for when buying?
For a mindful desk snack, check the energy content of your weighed portion, the ingredients and how you’ll carry and store the rest.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion. Calculate the energy in your portion using kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If I have a portion at my desk, I want to know how much energy it contains. Around 42% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the proportion of almonds, any added oil or salt, and the allergen information on the exact pack. | When I add almonds to lunch, I want an ingredients list and allergen information that suit my choice. Around 33% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Carrying and storing | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions. Take your portion separately from the rest of the pack. | When I’m planning for several working days, I want to be able to seal the pack properly and take my snack portion separately. Around 25% of consumers prioritise convenience and storage. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming unsalted means low in calories
Unsalted tells you about the salt, not the energy content. The Voedingscentrum gives 158 kcal for a general 25 g portion of unsalted almonds.
Weigh the amount you eat and check the nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen; don’t rely on a general impression from the pack.
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Mistaking a large pack for a single snack portion
The 200 g AH Terra pack lists eight 25 g portions. It’s a pack to stock up on, not a serving size for one snack.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat in advance, then seal the rest of the pack properly.
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Assuming no added fat means unsalted
The AH listing for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds describes them as roasted without added oil or fat, but also lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately; one feature doesn’t replace the nutritional table.
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Not storing a large pack properly
The Voedingscentrum points out that nuts are susceptible to mould and advises keeping them tightly sealed and dry.
Choose a pack you can seal properly and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Brands and product listings to help you compare
Albert Heijn
The product listings include unroasted almonds and unsalted roasted almonds.
- The 200 g AH Terra variety lists almonds as its only ingredient and contains 613 kcal per 100 g; Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 25 g.
- The 190 g AH variety of unsalted roasted almonds lists almond as its only ingredient and contains 627 kcal per 100 g.
- Check the exact pack: the product name, preparation method and nutritional information apply to the variety listed.
PLUS
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g is a variety with a simple ingredients list.
- The product listing names almonds as the only ingredient and gives 591 kcal per 100 g.
- A Nutri-Score doesn’t mean a product is low in calories; check the nutritional table to assess your portion.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a roasted variety.
- The product listing gives 661 kcal per 100 g and 165 kcal per 25 g.
- The ingredients list 99% almonds and sunflower oil. So ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean that no oil has been added.
Duyvis
The AH product listing is for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, 125 g.
- Albert Heijn lists 635 kcal and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for this variety, and describes the almonds as roasted without added oil or fat.
- The manufacturer lists different nutritional values for Duyvis Almonds Original: 622 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. Treat these as details for different products and check the packaging.
ALDI
ALDI is the retailer for the listed 200 g pack of Trader Joe's Unroasted Almonds.
- ALDI describes this pack as resealable.
- Check the nutritional table and ingredients on the pack if you want to compare varieties by energy per portion.
Lidl
Lidl lists a product called Unsalted Almonds.
- The product listing confirms that the product is described as unsalted.
- To choose based on energy per portion, use the nutritional table on the pack you’re buying.
Almonds at Joybuy
This selection includes plain, unroasted and unsalted varieties, as well as roasted and salted almonds. Compare the portion and label of the variety that suits your preference.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds, 500 g
Suitable if you want to weigh out plain almonds for a snack or to add to lunch.
Joybuy lists 100% almonds as the ingredient, 578 kcal per 100 g and 0.00 g of salt. Contains almonds.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels, 160 g
An option if you’re looking for ready-to-eat almonds in a resealable pack.
Joybuy lists 100% almond kernels, 622 kcal per 100 g and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g. Contains almonds.
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g'woon raw, unsalted almonds, 200 g
Suitable if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted variety to portion yourself.
Joybuy lists 591 kcal per 100 g and almonds as the ingredient. Contains almonds.
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Anatolia roasted, salted almonds, 500 g
Suitable if you’re specifically looking for a roasted, salted snack.
Joybuy lists almonds and salt as ingredients, 620 kcal and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g. Contains almonds and salt.
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g'woon roasted, salted almonds, 150 g
A roasted and salted variety in a pack that Joybuy describes as resealable.
Joybuy lists 667 kcal per 100 g and ingredients comprising 97% almonds, sunflower oil and salt. Contains almonds.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call a small portion of almonds low in calories?
No. A smaller portion doesn’t change the conditions for making a claim about the product. According to the European Commission, solid foods can only be described as ‘low in energy’ if they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The almond products discussed here are above that threshold, so describe the energy content of your portion rather than calling the products low in calories.
Are almonds a complete quick lunch?
Treat almonds as a snack or part of your lunch, not automatically as a complete meal. The Voedingscentrum suggests options such as wholemeal bread, generously filled wraps and salads with plenty of vegetables; you could, for example, add almonds to a salad.
How should I store an opened pack of almonds at work?
Keep the almonds tightly sealed and dry, preferably somewhere cool, as advised by the Voedingscentrum. Also follow the instructions on the pack and avoid routinely storing them in a warm desk drawer.
What do allergen warnings on the packaging mean?
Check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible unintended presence of allergens. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been checking the rules for precautionary allergen warnings on prepacked products during inspections, including the phrases ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Almonds aren’t suitable if you’re allergic to them.
Do I need to roast unroasted almonds before taking them with me?
You don’t need to prepare AH Terra Unroasted Almonds before eating them; Albert Heijn describes them as ready to eat. For other varieties, check the product information on that specific pack.