Students choosing pack sizes to suit their usage
Useful if you want to add almonds to a meal and work out how much of a pack you’ll actually use.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Shoppers who want to understand fat claims
Relevant if you want to distinguish between the natural fat in almonds, a low-fat claim and roasting without added fat.
Student cooks looking for unsalted almonds
Ideal if you’re looking for an unsalted ingredient for a meal rather than a salted snack variety.
What should you look for in almonds?
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and choose a portion, variety and pack size to suit your meal. The percentages below show which need is the top priority in each row.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat and fat claims | Compare total fat per 100 g. ‘No added fat’ describes how the almonds are prepared and, on its own, says nothing about their total fat content. | If I want to assess how much fat I’m actually eating, I compare the same quantity and check the exact claim. Around 36% of consumers say fat content is their top selection criterion. |
| Portion and pack size | Check the net weight and think about how much you’ll use in your meal; don’t compare different portion sizes as if they were the same quantity. | For my student meal, I want to choose a pack size that suits how much I’ll use. Around 37% of consumers say the amount used is their top priority. |
| Unsalted almonds for meals | Check the exact variety name and ingredients; unsalted doesn’t mean low in fat. | If I’m mixing almonds into a meal, I want an unsalted variety rather than a salted snack. Around 18% of consumers prioritise using unsalted almonds in meals. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much you use and seal the pack tightly. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container. | If I don’t use almonds often, I want to be able to store them properly after opening. Around 9% of consumers say choosing a suitable quantity and storing it well is their top priority. |
According to the European Commission, the claim ‘low fat’ may be used for solid foods containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. This is a requirement for making that claim; it doesn’t automatically make regular almonds a low-fat choice.
Common pitfalls
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Mistaking roasting without added fat for reduced fat
A preparation method that doesn’t use added oil or fat doesn’t tell you how much total fat the almonds contain.
Check the total fat per 100 g, and don’t treat the preparation description as proof of reduced fat.
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Comparing different portion sizes directly
A smaller portion contains less fat overall, but that doesn’t mean the product’s composition is different.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check what’s in your portion.
Brands and varieties to compare
Duyvis
A roasted, savoury variety and a separate unsalted variety.
- Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat and lists a 125 g pack.
- The manufacturer’s description doesn’t prove that it has a lower total fat content. Consider Unsalted Almonds separately from Original.
Albert Heijn
AH Amandelen ongebrand is an option if you’re looking for unroasted almonds.
- The product name states that the almonds are unroasted.
- Unroasted doesn’t mean lower in fat. Check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unroasted almonds in a 140 g pack.
- The product listing gives the preparation method and net weight.
- Being unroasted doesn’t prove that the almonds have a lower fat content than another variety.
Lidl
Lidl lists 200 g of unroasted almonds, as well as a separate unsalted variety.
- The product names distinguish between preparation method and salt preference.
- Don’t treat the unroasted and unsalted listings as the same variety.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s almond range includes roasted and salted almonds, as well as a smoked-flavour variety.
- ALDI lists a resealable pack containing 200 g.
- The salted variety described isn’t suitable if you need unsalted almonds. A flavour variety or Nutri-Score rating doesn’t prove that a product is low in fat.
PLUS
PLUS lists unroasted and unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
- The product name makes the preparation method, salt preference and pack size clear.
- These features don’t confirm a lower fat content; check the packaging of the variety you choose.
Almonds at Joybuy
This selection includes regular almond products for use in meals; the product information doesn’t prove that they’re reduced-fat almonds. Compare the total fat per 100 g.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
Suitable if you want to use almond kernels in baking, yoghurt, cereal or salad.
The nutritional information lists 53.8 g of fat per 100 g. The ingredients list contains only almond kernels.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
Suitable if you’re looking for an unsalted ingredient to use in a meal.
The title says Raw & Unsalted. The nutritional information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Almond) 500 gr
Suitable if you’re looking for almonds to bake or cook with, or to use as a topping for salad and yoghurt.
The nutritional information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, and the ingredients are 100% almonds.
Frequently asked questions
Does roasting without added fat mean almonds are low in fat?
No. Duyvis describes its almonds as roasted without added oil or fat. According to the Voedingscentrum, a 25 g handful of regular unsalted almonds contains 14 g of fat. So the preparation method doesn’t tell you the total fat content.
When can a solid food be called ‘low fat’?
According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to carry the ‘low fat’ claim. This is a requirement for that claim, not a requirement for all almonds. A comparative claim such as ‘reduced fat’ requires you to assess the exact claim and product information.
How do I compare the nutritional information on different packs?
Compare the same quantity, for example the nutritional information per 100 g, then check what’s in your portion. A smaller portion contains less fat overall, but that doesn’t prove the product itself has a lower fat content.
Can I use these almonds in cooking?
Duyvis says both Almonds Original and Unsalted Almonds are suitable for cooking. Choose the variety that suits your recipe and follow the instructions on the pack; roasting without added fat is specifically described for Original.
How should I store an opened pack of almonds?
Store nuts in a dry, well-sealed container, preferably somewhere cool. The Voedingscentrum gives 10 to 15 °C as an example; also follow the storage advice and use-by information on your pack.