Who is this advice for?

You’re looking for genuinely lower-fat almonds

The total fat content is what matters most to you. Don’t mistake unsalted almonds, or those made without added fat, for a product that’s demonstrably low in fat.

You want to limit your snack portion

You want to keep eating almonds but decide in advance how many to have. The weight of your portion matters more than the preparation description on the packaging.

You’re looking for unsalted almonds

You’re mainly looking for an unsalted option, and may then choose between unroasted and roasted. That’s a different priority from a lower total fat content.

What should you look for in almonds?

First compare the total fat content and the preparation method, then decide on your portion size. After that, choose based on your salt preference and the packaging, without treating those features as proof of reduced fat.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Recognising a lower fat content Compare the total fat on the same basis and check what any claim is based on. If I genuinely want less fat, I look at the total rather than just the preparation method. Around 36% of consumers put demonstrably lower fat content first.
Limiting the amount in each snack Weigh your portion and use the nutritional values for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat per 25 g handful of unsalted almonds. If I want to keep eating the same almonds but have fewer, I measure my portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Choosing unsalted almonds Check the exact product, ingredients and nutritional values; also consider whether you want unroasted or roasted almonds. If unsalted is most important to me, I choose based on that and assess the fat content separately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the unsalted option.
Choosing suitable packaging Check the pack size, whether it can be resealed and the storage instructions for the exact product. If I won’t use the whole pack at once, I look at how to store it and whether it can be resealed. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical packaging.

Pitfalls to avoid when buying

  • Assuming ‘made without added fat’ means less fat in the almonds

    A preparation description doesn’t mean that the naturally occurring fat in the almonds has been reduced. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as made without added oil or fat.

    Assess the preparation method separately from the total fat listed in the nutritional information.

  • Counting the whole pack as one snack portion

    The packs reviewed vary in size, for example 125 g for Duyvis and 200 g for the PLUS and ALDI products mentioned. The amount you eat determines how much fat you get from that snack.

    Weigh your portion and use the nutritional values for that exact product.

  • Assuming unsalted means lower in total fat

    Unsalted describes a product feature, but doesn’t prove that the product has a lower fat content.

    Treat your salt preference and your need for less fat as two separate checks when shopping.

Almond brands for reference

The brand names mentioned refer to specific products. Being unsalted, unroasted or made without added fat does not, in itself, prove that a product is low in fat.

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury oven-baked almonds in a 125 g pack.

  • According to Duyvis, they’re made without added oil or fat.
  • This preparation description doesn’t show that the total fat content is lower than in other almonds.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has a product page for AH Unsalted Almonds.

  • The unsalted option is a specific choice if that’s the feature you’re looking for.
  • Unsalted is not a nutrition claim about lower fat content; check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.

  • Jumbo advises storing the product reviewed in a cool, dry place away from light.
  • The product name and storage advice don’t provide evidence of a lower total fat content.

Lidl

Lidl has a product page for Unsalted Almonds.

  • The product page confirms that this is an unsalted option.
  • The description ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean the product is low in fat.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe's Almonds, 200 g, as roasted and unsalted.

  • ALDI also notes that this product comes in a resealable pack.
  • Being roasted, unsalted and resealable doesn’t show that the total fat content has been reduced.

PLUS

PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g stand-up pouch.

  • The product description confirms that these almonds are unroasted and unsalted.
  • These features don’t provide evidence of a lower total fat content.

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Frequently asked questions

Are almonds made without added fat also low in fat?

No, that description doesn’t prove it. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as made without added oil or fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that a 25 g handful of unsalted almonds contains 14 g of fat.

How do I work out how much fat is in my portion?

Multiply the total fat per 100 g for your exact product by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide the result by 100. In other words: fat per portion = fat per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. Nutritional values are average values, as explained by the European Union; compare products on the same basis.

What does ‘low fat’ mean on packaging?

The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g as the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. Nutrition claims in commercial communications are subject to the applicable European rules; the European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explain this framework.

How should I store almonds I won’t eat straight away?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the exact product. For the unsalted almonds mentioned, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light. ALDI says that the roasted, unsalted almonds mentioned come in a resealable pack.

What should I check if I have a nut allergy?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack. Almonds are among the allergens that must be clearly declared; a description such as unsalted or made without added fat doesn’t change the fact that the product contains almonds.