Almonds aren’t a low-fat snack, so only choose them if the fat content of your weighed portion fits your eating plan. Compare the fat per 100 g and calculate the amount for the portion you’re taking with you; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted almonds.
You want to be able to work out how much fat your snack adds to your intake. Compare the label and calculate the amount based on what you’ll actually take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted almonds.
You’re looking for a measured amount to take with you, rather than treating a large bag as a single portion. An individual sachet or weighing out your own portion makes it clear how much you’re taking; Albert Heijn, for example, lists portion sizes for specific almond varieties.
You divide a larger pack between several snacking occasions. Check the ingredients, reseal the pack securely and store nuts in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
First check the fat per 100 g and how much you intend to eat. Then check the packaging and ingredients of the specific variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat in your portion | Compare the total fat per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight of your snack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘low fat’ claim for solid foods requires no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I want to limit my fat intake, I want to know how much my weighed snack contributes. Around 39% of consumers give the fat content of their portion the highest priority. |
| A portion you can take with you | Check whether the sachets are individually wrapped and how many grams each contains. A pack that lists several portions doesn’t automatically count as one snack. | When I’m out and about, I want to take a set amount without eating from a large bag on the go. Around 38% of consumers prioritise a pre-measured portion to take with them. |
| Ingredients and preparation method | Read the ingredients list and check the salt and added oil separately. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil- or fat-free. | If I’m looking for a particular composition, I want to check the ingredients of the specific variety. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
These are different properties. The almond varieties reviewed contain far more total fat than the maximum of 3 g per 100 g allowed for the ‘low fat’ claim.
Compare the total fat per 100 g and calculate how much your own portion contributes. Check the salt and added oil separately.
For its 125 g pack of Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, Albert Heijn lists an average serving of 30 g and 4–5 servings per pack.
Check the number of servings and weigh out how much you want to take before you leave.
The Albert Heijn page for the specific 4 × 30 g Duyvis pack says it has been discontinued. So an existing product page doesn’t prove that the pack is still available to buy.
Check the latest range information and the contents of the exact pack before relying on it.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container, as they are susceptible to mould.
Choose a pack that suits how much you use and seal it securely after portioning.
Duyvis describes both unsalted almonds and savoury, oven-roasted varieties.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a 190 g roasted own-brand variety.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen is a 140 g roasted own-brand variety.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten is a 200 g large pack.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Ongebrande amandelen as a 200 g large-pack variety.
Lidl has Dutch product pages for unsalted and unroasted almonds.
These almond picks at Joybuy are for you to weigh out yourself for each snacking occasion. Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the specific pack before choosing a portion.
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You can weigh out the amount you want from these almond kernels; check the nutritional information on the pack to work out your portion.
Pack size according to the product name: 160 g.
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This unroasted, unsalted variety is a good fit if you’re looking for that preparation method and want to weigh out your own snack portion.
Pack size according to the product name: 200 g.
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A larger pack can be a good choice if you portion it out yourself; tailor the amount you take with you to your own eating plan.
Pack size according to the product name: 500 g.
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This roasted, salted variety is for anyone looking for a savoury flavour; don’t choose it if you’re specifically after an unsalted variety.
Pack size according to the product name: 500 g.
No. A smaller portion reduces the amount of fat you eat, but it doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted almonds; for the ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
No. These are quantities found on specific product labels or in nutritional information, not personalised advice. Calculate the amount based on what suits your own eating plan: divide the portion in grams by 100, then multiply by the fat per 100 g.
Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them somewhere cool, for example at 10–15 °C. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by date on your pack.
If you need to avoid almonds, don’t choose an almond snack. If you have other allergies, read the full ingredients list and warnings for the specific variety, as they can vary between products. The NVWA explains how allergens are listed on labels.
Bear in mind the risk of choking and follow the warnings on the product page and packaging. Albert Heijn warns on the almond products reviewed that young children can choke on nuts; this information isn’t advice on a safe portion size or preparation method.
