For an Easter egg hunt, don’t choose almonds based on an unsubstantiated claim such as ‘low calorie’. First, weigh the portion and compare the kcal per 100 g on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general reference, not as a figure for a specific brand. Also choose the preparation you prefer. For children and anyone with an almond allergy, suitability comes before portion size.
Want to serve almonds during your Easter activity and take the energy per portion into account? The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted almonds as a general reference. Weighing them helps you decide on a portion; this reference doesn’t relate to a specific branded product.
If you’re choosing a treat for children, bear whole nuts and possible almond allergies in mind. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk, while the NVWA sets out the requirements for allergen information on food labels.
Are you looking for unroasted or roasted almonds, or would you prefer an unsalted variety? Compare the preparation and ingredients on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unroasted or lightly roasted nuts.
Start by checking that the almonds are suitable for everyone taking part. Then decide on the portion and check the label before choosing a preparation or pack size.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh the portion. Calculate the energy per portion using: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams / 100. | If you want to take the energy in each snack into account, portion size matters more than the size of the bag. Around 36% of consumers put energy per portion first. |
| Suitability for everyone taking part | Check whether almonds are suitable for the people taking part, and read the ingredients and allergen information. | If you’re organising an event for children or anyone who may have an almond allergy, first look for a suitable treat. Around 29% of consumers put suitability for participants first. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Compare the specific variety’s preparation, salt content, ingredients and kcal per 100 g. | If you’re specifically looking for unroasted, roasted or unsalted almonds, check each detail separately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise preparation and ingredients. |
| Buying and storing | Work out how many grams you need, compare this with the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | For a group, you’ll want enough to weigh out portions and a way to store any leftovers carefully. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical buying and storage. |
‘Unsalted’ tells you about the salt content, not the energy in a portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g as a general reference for unsalted almonds.
Check the kcal per 100 g on the packaging and weigh the amount you plan to serve.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk. Almonds are also an allergen.
Choose a treat that’s suitable for everyone taking part. If in doubt, choose a reward without almonds and keep it separate from the hunt.
The net weight tells you how many almonds are in the bag, but not how much you want to serve each person.
First work out how much you need for the group, then check whether the pack weight is suitable.
A larger pack to share may mean extra work when dividing it into portions.
A resealable pack doesn’t replace the storage instructions for that specific variety.
Follow the label and seal any leftovers carefully after use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; Jumbo advises storing the variety reviewed in a cool, dark place.
Duyvis presents Unsalted Almonds as unsalted almonds for snacking, breakfast and cooking.
The range reviewed includes AH Unsalted Almonds.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds 140 g as a specific own-brand option.
Lidl has a product page for Unsalted Almonds.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s almonds in unroasted, roasted and unsalted, salted and smoke-flavoured varieties.
PLUS lists a stand-up pouch of 200 g unroasted, unsalted almonds.
The products below include almonds in raw, natural, kernel and roasted salted varieties. Compare the variety and net weight with your portion plan. None of these preparation names, on its own, means that a product is low calorie.
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A good choice if you’re looking for almonds labelled Raw & Unsalted and want to weigh out your own portions.
Variety: Raw & Unsalted. Net weight: 200 g.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for Anatolia’s Natural variety and want to weigh out your own portions.
Variety name: Natural. Net weight: 500 g.
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An option if you’re looking for the Original Almond Kernels variety and want to divide it into portions yourself.
Variety name: Original Almond Kernels. Net weight: 160 g.
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A good choice if you’re specifically looking for roasted, salted almonds. Weigh the portion if you want to calculate the energy per snack.
Preparation: roasted and salted. Net weight: 500 g.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the label by the weight in grams, then divide by 100. Using the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference of 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds, 10 g works out at 63.2 kcal. This is a calculation example, not a recommended portion for children or a figure for a particular brand.
No. A smaller portion reduces the energy you consume in that snack, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value of the product per 100 g. The NVWA requires nutrition claims to meet the relevant conditions, so base your choice on the packaging and don’t call a product low calorie just because you serve less of it.
Consider this for each person taking part. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk. If whole nuts aren’t suitable, you can serve the treat separately from the hunt and choose a different reward.
Don’t treat this as proof that the product is suitable for someone with an almond allergy. Almonds are one of the tree nut allergens, so check the allergen information on the packaging. The NVWA sets out the requirements for clear allergen information on food labels.
Choose the preparation you’re looking for and compare the nutritional information for the specific varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unroasted or lightly roasted nuts. ‘Unroasted’ or ‘roasted’ doesn’t in itself tell you how much energy is in your portion.
Store them in a tightly sealed container in a dry place and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts in a cool place; for the variety reviewed, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dark place.
