Choose unsalted almonds with no added sugar where possible, then compare the protein content of the portion you weigh out. A higher protein figure does not prove that a product is suitable for people with diabetes or that it can carry a ‘high protein’ claim. Check the ingredients, energy per serving and the snack’s place in your overall diet too. The NVWA and the European Commission state that nutrition claims are subject to regulations.
You’re looking for almonds that align with the advice to choose unsalted nuts with no added sugar. Check the ingredients and your own portion size, not just the protein information on the pack. Diabetes.nl provides this dietary advice.
You want to know how a serving of almonds contributes to your daily diet, without automatically treating a handful of nuts as a complete recovery food. The Voedingscentrum notes that the protein needs of people who train intensively depend in part on their sporting goals and body weight.
You want to choose and weigh out an amount that suits your routine. Compare pack sizes too, and follow the storage instructions on the pack; AH, PLUS and Jumbo provide product information for this.
Check the ingredients and portion size first, then compare the protein content and see whether the packaging and storage instructions suit your routine. Nutritional values per serving are calculated using the label information for the products concerned.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check added salt and sugar separately. Diabetes.nl recommends unsalted nuts with no added sugar. | If I’m choosing almonds for diabetes, I want unsalted nuts with no added sugar, so I check the full ingredients list. Around 36% of consumers put ingredients at the top of their list of priorities. |
| Protein per serving | Compare values on the same basis. According to the labels, AH, PLUS and Jumbo provide 6,75 g, 6 g and 5,25 g of protein per 25 g respectively. | For sports nutrition, I want to know how much protein my weighed portion contributes, without treating it as a complete recovery meal. Around 29% of consumers give protein content the highest priority. |
| Portion and energy | Weigh the amount you eat and use the values for the exact product variant. Per 25 g, AH, PLUS and Jumbo list 156,75 kcal, 147,75 kcal and 165,25 kcal respectively, calculated using their values per 100 g. | I want to weigh my portion rather than treat the nutritional values per 100 g as a handful. Around 21% of consumers put portion size and energy content ahead of other purchasing considerations. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the pack size of the product variant and follow the storage instructions. AH recommends storing its product in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS and Jumbo recommend storing theirs in a dry, dark place. | For everyday use, I want to choose a pack that suits my routine and whose storage instructions I can follow. Around 14% of consumers give convenience and storage the highest priority. |
A protein figure in grams per 100 g does not, on its own, confirm that the ‘high protein’ claim is permitted for that product variant. Check the exact product packaging and the claim shown on it.
Protein is just one product feature. The advice cited from Diabetes.nl is about unsalted nuts with no added sugar; a protein claim doesn’t change the ingredients.
Check the ingredients and portion size first. Don’t treat ‘diabetic friendly’ as a medical guarantee.
Duyvis says its Almonds Original are roasted without added oil or fat, but the flavour coating also contains salt and ingredients containing sugar.
Check the full ingredients list and assess oil, salt and sugar separately.
A larger portion provides more protein, but also more energy. A value per 100 g isn’t the amount you’ll get from a smaller, weighed portion.
Weigh the amount you plan to eat and compare protein and energy on the same serving-size basis.
According to Duyvis product information, Duyvis Almonds Original 125 g is an oven-roasted variety with a savoury coating.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g are roasted and contain almonds as their only ingredient.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g contains 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
Lidl’s product listings distinguish between unsalted almonds and unroasted almonds.
The Dutch ALDI product page describes Trader Joe’s almonds in roasted-and-salted and smoky-flavour varieties.
According to PLUS, PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g contains almonds as its only ingredient.
Not necessarily. According to the Voedingscentrum, most sportspeople can get enough protein from a varied diet, and recreational sportspeople generally don’t need special protein shakes or bars. Think of almonds as one contribution to your overall diet.
Multiply the protein value per 100 g by the serving weight, then divide by 100. For example, a 25 g serving of AH Unsalted Almonds provides 27 × 25 ÷ 100 = 6,75 g of protein; this won’t necessarily apply to other product variants.
Follow the instructions on the pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing its product in a cool, dark and dry place, and closing the pack securely after use. PLUS and Jumbo recommend storing their products in a dry, dark place.
Almonds are among the nuts that must be declared as allergens. Also check the warnings about other nuts and peanuts on the packaging of the exact product variant. If you have a confirmed almond allergy, wanting a protein-rich snack is no reason to eat almonds.
No. Diabetes.nl advises against exercising when you have a hypo. Choosing an almond snack is no substitute for a personal approach to managing your blood glucose around exercise.
