If your main aim is to eat less fat, don’t confuse a smaller portion with almonds that have a lower fat content: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat per 25 g portion of plain unsalted almonds. ‘Unsalted’ or ‘prepared without added fat’ does not in itself mean the total fat content is lower. Check the nutrition table and the evidence behind any claim.
Fancy some almonds with your coffee, but don’t want to keep eating from a large tin without realising? Pay attention to how much you eat and the nutritional information, not just the words on the front of the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat per 25 g portion of plain unsalted almonds.
If you’re looking for a different product with less total fat, unsalted or made without added fat doesn’t necessarily mean that it has a demonstrably lower fat content. Compare the nutrition information and check what any claim is based on.
For a shared supply, packaging, storage advice and accessible product information all matter. ALDI states that the variety reviewed comes in a resealable pack; Jumbo advises storing the almonds reviewed in a cool, dry place away from light. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed on labels.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat content | Compare the nutrition table on the same basis, for example per 100 g, and check the evidence behind any claim. | If I’m specifically looking for a product with less total fat, I want to see that reflected in the nutrition information. Approximately 33% of consumers prioritise the product’s composition. |
| Portion size | Decide in advance how much you’ll have; the nutrition information per portion applies only to the stated amount. | If I mainly want to eat less when I have a snack, measuring out a portion in advance helps. Approximately 27% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and preparation | Check whether the variety is unsalted, unroasted or roasted. These are different characteristics and do not prove that it contains less total fat. | If I want an unsalted variety or a particular preparation method, I check the exact product description. Approximately 20% of consumers focus mainly on salt and preparation. |
| Shared supply | Check whether the pack is resealable, follow the storage advice and keep the allergen information available. | If I’m stocking up on almonds for colleagues, I want to keep the packaging and product information by the tin. Approximately 20% of consumers prioritise managing the shared supply. |
For Duyvis, ‘no oil or fat added’ describes how Almonds Original is prepared. It doesn’t mean the almonds themselves contain less total fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat per 25 g portion of plain unsalted almonds.
Check the total fat content and the evidence behind any nutrition claim separately.
Packs of 125 g, 140 g or 200 g show the contents of the bag, not necessarily how much to have in one sitting.
Decide in advance how much you’ll have and check the nutrition information for that amount.
This means the original product and allergen information isn’t readily available alongside the shared supply.
Keep the packaging by the tin so colleagues can check the information.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a savoury, oven-roasted almond snack in a 125 g pack.
The AH Unsalted Almonds variety is an option if you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140 g pack.
PLUS describes its Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds as a 200 g stand-up pouch.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Almonds, 200 g, as a roasted, unsalted variety.
The Lidl product page lists Unsalted Almonds.
These Joybuy products are standard almond varieties for anyone who wants to choose their portion carefully; they are not proven lower-fat recommendations.
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An option if you’d like to serve edible almond kernels in portions of your choice.
Ingredients: almond kernels only. The nutrition information lists 53,8 g of fat per 100 g. Reseal after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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A raw, unsalted variety for anyone looking for these characteristics and wanting to choose their own portion.
The product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g. Reseal well after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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An option if you’re looking for natural almonds that, according to the product information, can be eaten as a snack straight from the pack.
The product information lists 100% almonds, no added salt and 50 g of fat per 100 g. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack after opening.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat per 25 g portion of plain unsalted almonds. ‘Unsalted’ describes a different characteristic from the total fat content.
Follow the product advice: store them in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep the packaging handy for any additional instructions and product information; this advice doesn’t necessarily apply to every other variety.
It can be practical if the bag will be used on several occasions. ALDI states that the variety reviewed comes in a resealable pack, but this doesn’t establish a specific shelf life after opening.
Keep the original packaging by the tin so colleagues can read the allergen information before choosing. The NVWA explains why allergens should be clearly listed on labels.
According to the NVWA, new rules apply from that date to how and when food businesses must warn about allergen cross-contamination on labels. These rules concern businesses that produce, package or sell food; they are not general instructions for office buyers to create a warning themselves.
