For a large family supply, an unsalted pack whose contents, ingredients and protein values you can compare is a practical place to start; AH Terra Unroasted Almonds is one example, in a 500-gram pack. If you’d prefer a roasted snack, compare the unsalted options and check the salt content of savoury seasoned almonds too. Assess protein per serving, and don’t label a product “high protein” without checking this separately.
If several family members eat from the same supply, compare pack sizes and think about how you’ll store the almonds once opened. AH, for example, lists a 500-gram pack; ALDI describes its 200-gram unroasted option as resealable.
If you want to know how much a serving contributes, you can convert the protein value per 100 grams to the amount actually eaten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that people who do sport consider their diet as a whole; a difference in protein value alone doesn’t prove a difference in recovery benefits.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the specific product, especially if family members have different needs. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts because of the risk of choking.
First decide what matters most to your family: protein per serving, a suitable supply for the household, flavour, storage or whether the almonds are suitable for everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might care more about this? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein value per 100 grams and calculate it for the same serving size. | If I’m choosing almonds for family members who do sport, I want to know what a serving actually contributes. Protein at each eating occasion is the top priority for around 26% of consumers. |
| Supply for several people | Compare the net weight with how much your household uses and the number of portions you want to be able to measure out. | If several people eat from the same supply, I want an amount that suits our needs. For around 26% of consumers, a supply for several people is their top buying priority. |
| Flavour and use | Check whether the almonds are unroasted or roasted, and look at the ingredients and salt content. | If the almonds are served with meals as well as snacks, I’m looking for an option that suits both. Versatility and flavour are top priorities for around 21% of consumers. |
| Storage and portioning | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions on the label. | When how much my family eats varies, I want to be able to seal the pack properly and measure out portions. Easy storage and portioning are the top buying priority for around 16% of consumers. |
| Suitability for everyone eating | Check the allergen information and bear in mind age-related safety advice for whole nuts. | If someone at the table has a relevant allergy or a young child is eating with us, I want to check what’s suitable for them first. Suitability for specific people eating is a top priority for around 11% of consumers. |
A pack of almonds isn’t automatically suitable for everyone eating them. Allergens and the choking risk posed by whole nuts may mean you need to choose something else.
Read the allergen information for the exact product. If children under 4 are eating with you, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts.
According to the product information, Duyvis Oven roasted is roasted without added oil or fat, but contains 1.1 grams of salt per 100 grams.
As well as checking how the almonds are prepared, check the ingredients list and salt content on the specific pack.
A value per 100 grams doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll eat if your serving is smaller. Converting the value makes comparisons fairer, but doesn’t show a difference in recovery benefits.
Use the same serving size for each product and convert the protein value in the same way.
The products mentioned range from 125 to 500 grams. A bag that doesn’t match how quickly your family uses the almonds may be awkward to store.
Choose a pack size to suit how much you use at home, and follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s opened.
The almond products described include unsalted almonds and a savoury oven-roasted option.
The products described are AH Terra Unroasted Almonds in a 500-gram pack and AH Unsalted Almonds in a 190-gram pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is a roasted product, sold in a 140-gram pack.
The Lidl options described include Alesto Spanish Almonds and unsalted almonds.
Aldi’s range includes Trader Joe’s unroasted almonds and separate roasted varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds is described as a roasted product in a 150-gram stand-up pouch.
For a comparison serving of 25 grams, AH Unsalted Almonds provides 6.75 grams of protein according to the label; AH Terra Unroasted Almonds provides 6.5 grams, PLUS Unsalted Almonds 5.75 grams, and the Jumbo and Duyvis products listed each provide 5.25 grams. These figures are calculated from the per-100-gram label values for the products listed; they don’t prove a difference in recovery from sport.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Your protein needs may be higher if you do strength or endurance training, so consider your diet as a whole rather than just looking at a pack of almonds.
Follow the instructions on the specific pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing almonds in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack tightly. Duyvis recommends keeping an opened bag in an airtight, light-proof container; there’s no universal storage period for all products.
For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts because of the risk of choking. This is safety advice for that age group, not a legal age limit for buying them.
Read the ingredients and check for any additional allergens listed for the current product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens to be clearly identified on the label. The products described list various possible additional allergens, including peanuts and other nuts; Duyvis Oven roasted may also contain wheat.
