If you want the product itself to contain less total fat, check the precise nutrition claim and what it is being compared with; ‘unsalted’ and ‘no added fat’ do not, on their own, prove that the fat content is lower. If your main aim is to have less fat and energy per snack, you can portion out regular almonds in advance, but this does not change their composition per 100 g.
You want the almonds themselves to contain less total fat, so you distinguish nutrition claims from preparation methods and salt content. Compare the claim with the nutritional information for the exact product.
You want to keep eating regular almonds but decide in advance how much to have at each snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a reference portion for unsalted almonds; check the pack for the values for your particular variety.
You compare the pack size with how much you expect to use and consider how to store the almonds. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general storage advice for opened packs of regular unsalted almonds; also follow the instructions on the packaging.
First decide whether you want less fat in the product itself. Then consider portion size and how much to buy, and assess the preparation method separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely lower fat | Check the precise claim and what it is being compared with. The Dutch Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as containing at least 30% less of the relevant nutrient than comparable products. This is different from ‘low fat’: the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g for solid foods. | If your main aim is to reduce the total fat in the product itself, compare the claim with the nutritional information; around 36% of consumers put genuinely lower product fat first. |
| Portion per snack | Compare nutritional values on the same basis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 14 g fat and 158 kcal for a general reference portion of 25 g of unsalted almonds; check the details on the exact pack. | If your main aim is to decide how much to eat at each snack, portioning in advance can help; around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a net weight that suits your needs and read the storage advice. For opened packs of regular unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; quality may deteriorate after that. | If you shop for the week, you want an amount that suits your needs; around 21% of consumers prioritise having the right amount in stock for the week. |
| Preparation method | Read the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; that description of the preparation method does not prove that the total fat content is lower. | If you mainly want a particular preparation method or an unsalted variety, compare those features separately with the fat content; around 14% of consumers prioritise their preferred preparation method. |
You might choose a variety that suits your salt or preparation preferences, even though your original aim was to reduce total fat.
Assess the nutrition claim and nutritional information separately from the product name and preparation description.
Nutritional values per portion and per 100 g answer different questions. Eating a smaller amount does not change the composition of the almond.
First compare products on the same per-100 g basis, then decide what portion you want to have.
A larger pack calls for suitable use and storage; the quality of opened packs of regular unsalted almonds may deteriorate over time.
Choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use and follow the storage advice on the packaging.
The brands below offer different product features. Unsalted, organic or no added fat does not, on its own, mean that the total fat content is lower.
Duyvis provides product descriptions for an unsalted variety and for oven-roasted almonds with no added oil or fat.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a supermarket own-brand option for anyone specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Organic Unroasted Almonds 175 g may suit you if organic and unroasted are also preferences.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds as an option for shoppers keeping an eye on added salt.
ALDI includes almonds in its nuts range and lists both salted and unsalted varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds Per Stand-up Pouch 150 g is an own-brand option with a stated pack size of 150 g.
These are regular almonds for anyone who wants to measure out their own snack portion; they are not described as reduced-fat almonds.
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This regular, unsalted variety is a good fit if you want to measure out your own snack portion; unsalted does not mean lower in total fat.
Contains almonds. Not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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This variety may suit you if you want to portion out regular almonds yourself; check the nutritional information per 100 g on the exact pack.
Contains almonds. Not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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Almond kernels work as a snack or an ingredient. If you eat them as a snack, you can measure out your own portion and check the nutritional information per 100 g.
Contains almonds. Not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
No. For the claim ‘low fat’ on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g. The Dutch Bakery Centre describes ‘reduced’ as containing at least 30% less of the relevant nutrient than comparable products; that explanation is not an endorsement of any product.
No. That description refers to what is added during preparation; it does not tell you how much total fat the finished product contains. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety and assess any comparative claim separately.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you expect to use and read the storage advice on the packaging. A larger pack does not automatically change the nutritional values per 100 g.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general advice of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; quality may deteriorate after that. Also follow the instructions on your pack and check for rancidity, toughness and mould. This advice does not automatically apply to every seasoned or otherwise differently prepared variety.
Check the allergen information for the exact pack before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) stresses that consumers need this information in advance to make a food-safe choice; a nutrition claim says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
