If you want less fat per 100 g, check the nutritional information and the evidence supporting any claim for the exact product variant: unsalted or made without added fat does not mean low-fat. The AH and PLUS almonds discussed here list 53 g and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively, according to their product pages. If your main aim is to manage how much you eat, plain almonds in a portion you weigh out yourself may be another option.
If you buy almonds for several family members, it helps to compare nutritional information rather than relying only on the words on the front of the pack. Unsalted and made without added fat are not claims that a product is low in fat.
When doing a bigger family shop, pack size, how quickly you get through the almonds and how to store them can all matter. Follow the storage advice on the specific pack and consider whether you can seal it properly after opening.
If someone with an allergy or a young child will be eating too, check the allergen information and consider the form in which the nuts will be eaten. What you need to bear in mind depends on who is sharing the snack.
First decide whether you mean less fat per 100 g or simply want to eat a smaller portion. Then consider whether the almonds are suitable for everyone eating them and how much you can store.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat per 100 g | Check the nutritional information for the exact variant and the evidence supporting the claim; compare products on the same basis. | If you want less fat in the same amount of almonds, compare the values per 100 g and check the claim; around 36% of consumers put reducing fat first. |
| Sharing safely | Read the allergen information on the pack. For young children, bear in mind the choking risk posed by whole nuts. | If a family member with a relevant allergy or a young child will be eating too, choose the product and serving method accordingly; around 14% of consumers prioritise sharing safely. |
| Stock and packaging | Choose a pack size that suits how quickly you’ll use it, and check the seal, best-before information and storage advice. | If you’re buying for several family members, you’ll want enough without leaving an opened pack unused; around 29% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Portion and salt | If you wish, weigh out your portion and check the salt per 100 g on the exact pack; a smaller portion does not change the value per 100 g. | If you want to keep eating plain almonds but manage how much you snack on, choosing your own portion can help; around 21% of consumers put portion control first. |
A description of how a product is prepared does not tell you how much fat the finished product contains. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without the addition of oil or fat, while the PLUS product page for the separate Duyvis Oven roasted almonds variant lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Read the nutritional table and the claim separately. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
How much you eat and the nutritional value per 100 g answer different questions. A smaller portion does not make plain almonds low-fat.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then work out what’s in the portion you choose.
A larger pack only makes sense for your shop if the quantity suits how quickly you’ll use it and you can store it as instructed once opened. Any stock that isn’t used properly may end up sitting around unnecessarily.
Before buying, check the seal and the storage advice on the product packaging.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat. This describes how the product is prepared; it does not prove that its total fat content is low.
AH Unsalted Almonds 190 g is a plain, unsalted variant with nutritional information for the specific pack.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds 140 g as an option for anyone looking for a plain, unsalted variety.
Lidl Netherlands lists Unsalted Almonds as a product option.
The Dutch ALDI product page lists 200 g of Trader Joe’s almonds, roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g is a plain almond variety for snacking or cooking.
The Joybuy products below are plain almonds. Compare their nutritional values per 100 g and choose your own portions or stock levels; they are not presented as reduced-fat products.
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A good option if you want to weigh out your own portions and use the nutritional values per 100 g to work out what they contain.
160 g. Per 100 g: 53,8 g of fat, 622 kcal and 0,028 g of salt. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening. Contains almonds.
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A good option if you want to enjoy plain, unsalted almonds in portions you weigh out yourself.
Raw and unsalted; 200 g. Per 100 g: 50 g of fat, 591 kcal and 0,03 g of salt. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.
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A good option if you want to match a larger pack to your family’s needs and weigh out your own portions.
500 gr. Per 100 g: 50 g of fat, 578 kcal and 0,00 g of salt. Store in a cool, dry place and seal tightly after opening. Contains almonds.
No, these are different claims. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. A claim that a product has a reduced content must meet the relevant official requirements.
No. When comparing products, use the information for the exact variant. Albert Heijn’s product page lists 53 g of fat per 100 g for AH Unsalted Almonds; the PLUS product page lists 50 g per 100 g for PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds. These figures apply to the products named, not to all almonds in general.
Follow the instructions on the pack. For the variant mentioned, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use. For Duyvis Oven roasted, PLUS advises storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
Voedingscentrum warns that children can choke on whole nuts. Make sure a child is sitting calmly while eating and stay nearby. A snack that is suitable for adults is not automatically suitable to share with young children as whole nuts.
Read the information on the exact pack and check that the product is suitable for everyone eating it. The NVWA stresses that consumers must have information about allergens present before buying; the AH product page for the unsalted variant mentioned also states that it may contain peanuts and other nuts.
