For an everyday snack, choose unsalted almonds if possible, and decide how much you actually want to eat first: a 125–200 g bag is not automatically one portion. Compare the carbohydrate and energy content for the amount you weigh out. You can portion a larger pack at home, while an individual sachet is only convenient if its fixed portion suits your dietary advice. Almonds are not a substitute for fast-acting carbohydrates when treating a hypo.
If you want to eat a measured amount on the go, don’t treat a larger bag as one portion. AH and Jumbo list a 25 g serving on the labels of the products reviewed; check the weight of the portion you actually take with you.
If you want to include the carbohydrates in your snack in your meal plan, compare the total carbohydrates, ingredients and weight of your portion. Diabetes.nl explains how to use the nutritional information on the label.
If you want to divide a larger pack at home, check whether it can be resealed and how to take one portion with you. ALDI describes the unsalted almonds reviewed as being in a resealable pack; AH advises closing the pack securely after use.
A good fit if: you want your portions measured in advance and the fixed amount suits your meal plan.
Bear in mind: the Duyvis pack of 4 × 30 g reviewed is listed by AH as discontinued; this is not a current buying recommendation.
A good fit if: you can weigh out portions at home and want to choose how much to take with you.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to weigh the amount yourself and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
Compare labels using the same portion size: the nutritional value per 100 g is not automatically the same as that of your snack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A clearly defined snack portion | Check the weight of each sachet and the serving size on the label; weigh out your own portion if the pack contains several servings. | If I don’t want to weigh my snack when I’m out, I check how much is in each sachet. Around 34% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Carbohydrates in your portion | Compare total carbohydrates per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight you eat. For the unsalted varieties reviewed, AH lists 6.2 g, Jumbo 4.4 g and PLUS 5.5 g per 100 g. | If I want to know how many carbohydrates my snack adds to my meal plan, I check the total carbohydrates and the amount I’ve weighed out. Around 33% of consumers prioritise knowing their carbohydrate intake. |
| Taking it with you and storing it | Check whether the pack can be resealed and follow the storage advice for the exact variety. | If I’m taking a larger supply with me or portioning it at home, I want to be able to store the rest properly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go and storage. |
| Keeping leftovers to a minimum | Compare the pack size with how much you’ll actually use and can store. | If I want to avoid leaving a large pack unused, I choose an amount that suits how I use it and the space I have to store the rest. Around 13% of consumers prioritise practical portions and minimal leftovers. |
A pack may contain several portions. If you eat the whole bag, the total amount will differ from the nutritional value of one serving on the label.
Check the total weight and the serving size shown. Weigh out a portion at home if the pack doesn’t contain individual sachets.
Total carbohydrates count towards your meal plan. The ingredients also differ between plain unsalted almonds and savoury seasoned varieties. AH lists 21 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds.
Compare total carbohydrates, salt and ingredients on the same portion basis.
Almonds are not a substitute for the fast-acting carbohydrates in your personal hypo plan. Diabetes.nl recommends fast-acting carbohydrates for a hypo; foods high in fat or protein are not the first choice.
Keep your everyday snacks separate from the fast-acting carbohydrates in your personal hypo plan.
Unsalted almonds still contain almonds. The pack may also carry warnings about the possible presence of peanuts or other nuts.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack every time you buy. This product category is not suitable if you have an almond allergy.
The varieties described show the difference between unsalted almonds and savoury seasoned almonds.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a roasted variety that you can weigh out yourself.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen is a roasted variety with nutritional information per 100 g and per 25 g.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for Amandelen ongezouten.
The TRADER JOE’S Ongebrande amandelen described are intended to be portioned out from a larger pack.
PLUS Amandelen ongezouten is a roasted variety in a 150 g bag.
These Joybuy products come in larger packs for you to portion yourself. The selection includes both unsalted and salted varieties, so check the nutritional information and serving size on the exact pack.
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An option if you’d rather weigh out your own amount than take a pre-portioned sachet with you.
The product name states 160 g. Check the nutritional information on the pack and calculate it for your portion.
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Suitable if you want to portion a larger pack yourself and are looking for unsalted almonds.
The product name states ‘Raw & Unsalted’ and 200 g. Use the nutritional information on the exact pack to calculate your portion.
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A larger pack for anyone who wants to portion snacks at home rather than use pre-portioned sachets.
The product name states natural almonds and 500 g. Check the nutritional information on the pack and bear in mind how much you actually eat.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds and want to take the salt content into account.
The product name states 500 g and ‘salted’; compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the portion you’ve weighed out.
No. AH and Jumbo use 25 g as a serving size on their labels; diabetes.nl gives around 30 g of nuts a day as general dietary information. A serving size on a label is not personal advice. Choose an amount that fits your meal plan and take into account any other nuts you eat that day.
Multiply the nutritional value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For 30 g of AH Amandelen ongezouten, 6.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g works out at 1.86 g of carbohydrates; 627 kcal per 100 g works out at 188.1 kcal. This calculation is based on the AH label; it does not predict your blood sugar.
Don’t use almonds as a substitute for the fast-acting carbohydrates in your personal hypo plan. Diabetes.nl recommends fast-acting carbohydrates for a hypo; fat and protein can slow down the absorption of sugar.
Follow the instructions for your variety. AH advises storing the unsalted almonds reviewed in a cool, dark and dry place, and closing the pack securely after use. Check the label on any other pack.
No. That description doesn’t prove that a product is suitable for everyone with diabetes or that it treats diabetes. Check the ingredients, nutritional value and portion size. The NVWA states that medical claims on food are prohibited.
This product category is not suitable if you have an almond allergy. For other allergies, check the information on the exact pack, including any warnings about the possible presence of other nuts or peanuts. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
