Looking for a low-fat snack, or do you need to avoid almonds? In either case, plain almonds aren’t a suitable choice: according to the Voedingscentrum, a 25 g portion of unsalted almonds contains 14 g of fat, and almonds are an allergen in their own right. If almonds are suitable for your diet, assess the nutritional values and weighed portion separately from claims such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘no added fat’. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a low-fat claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. If you need to avoid a specific ingredient, also check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
You want to know whether the snack itself is low in fat or whether a weighed portion fits into your diet. To work this out, check the total fat content and how much you actually eat. The Voedingscentrum provides general nutritional information about unsalted almonds; the nutrition table on the packaging applies to the specific variety you choose.
You’re looking for information about a particular substance, not a general promise that a product is ‘allergen-free’. Almonds are an allergen in their own right; the Voedingscentrum lists nuts, including almonds, as allergens. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging.
You want almonds without added oil or fat, but that alone doesn’t tell you how much total fat the product contains. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; this information applies to that product range and its preparation method.
First, work out whether you can eat almonds and whether your snack itself needs to be low in fat. Then consider the preparation method, portion size and packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat and portion size | Check the total fat per 100 g and weigh your portion. Calculate the fat per portion using: fat per 100 g × portion weight / 100. | If you want to know how much fat you’ll get in your portion, check both values. This is the top priority for around 34% of consumers. |
| Specific allergen | Identify the substance you need to avoid and read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the exact packaging. | If you need to avoid a particular substance, look for information about that specific substance; almonds are an allergen in their own right. Around 33% of consumers put allergen avoidance first. |
| Preparation method | Look for a clear statement about added oil or fat, and check the nutrition table too. ‘Unsalted’ refers to salt, not fat. | If you want to avoid added cooking fat, check the preparation description without assuming it means the product is low in total fat. Around 20% of consumers put the preparation method first. |
| Packaging and portion size | Check the net weight, storage instructions and whether the packaging is resealable. The contents of a bag don’t automatically equal your serving size. | If you’re looking for a pack that suits the portions you plan to eat, compare the contents and ease of use. Packaging is the deciding factor for around 13% of consumers. |
For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a low-fat claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum’s general example for unsalted almonds contains 14 g of fat per 25 g portion. This is general nutritional information, not a measurement for every pack.
Almonds are an allergen in their own right. A statement that one specific substance is absent doesn’t mean the product is free from all allergens.
Identify the substance you need to avoid and check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the exact packaging.
A description of added oil or fat during preparation doesn’t tell you how much total fat is in the finished product.
Use this information to understand the preparation method, and check the nutritional values and your portion size when choosing based on fat content.
In the Voedingscentrum’s general example, a 25 g portion of unsalted almonds contains 14 g of total fat, of which 0.9 g is saturated fat.
If you’re keeping an eye on total fat, check the total fat line, not just the ‘of which saturates’ line.
Pack sizes can vary, and the contents don’t tell you how much you’ll eat yourself.
Weigh your portion separately and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The product ranges mentioned include an oven-roasted variety and an unsalted variety.
AH Amandelen ongebrand is a familiar variety in the supermarket’s own-brand range.
Jumbo lists unsalted almonds in a 140 g pack.
The Dutch product listing is for unroasted almonds in a 200 g pack.
ALDI’s Dutch product page lists roasted, unsalted almonds from the TRADER JOE'S brand in a 200 g pack.
PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted variety in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products contain almonds and are for shoppers whose diet includes almonds. The listed fat values can help you assess a portion; they don’t indicate that these products are low-fat or allergen-free.
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The product description lists almond kernels as the only ingredient; this is only an option if almonds are suitable for your diet.
The stated nutritional value is 53.8 g of fat per 100 g. This is above the European Commission’s threshold of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid foods.
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If almonds are suitable for your diet and you’re looking for an unsalted variety, the product name indicates raw, unsalted almonds.
The stated nutritional value is 50 g of fat per 100 g. This is above the European Commission’s threshold of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid foods.
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The product description says the almonds are ready to eat; choose them only if almonds are suitable for your diet.
The stated nutritional value is 50 g of fat per 100 g. This is above the European Commission’s threshold of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid foods.
No. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is prepared; for solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a low-fat claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum states that a 25 g portion of unsalted almonds contains 14 g of fat.
No. Almonds are an allergen in their own right and must be listed on the packaging. A claim that another substance is absent doesn’t mean the product is free from all allergens; check the information for the exact variety.
Use the nutrition table on the packaging: grams of fat per 100 g × the weight of your weighed portion in grams / 100. This calculates the amount of fat in that portion, but doesn’t set a personal medical limit.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, new rules for warnings about allergens that may accidentally end up in food have applied since 1 January 2026. In its official Q&A, the NVWA distinguishes between products by production date: older stock produced safely can still be sold until it runs out. An older form of labelling therefore doesn’t, by itself, prove that a pack is illegal.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. Jumbo says to store its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry place away from light; the ALDI product description mentions resealable packaging for its roasted, unsalted variety. This information isn’t general storage advice for other products.
