If you want to eat less fat per snack while camping, measuring out a portion of regular almonds in advance can help; it won’t change the fat content per 100 g. Unroasted, unsalted and made without added cooking fat are different characteristics, so check the label of the exact variety if you’re specifically looking for less fat.
You want to take almonds with you and eat less at each snack break. So look at the portion you’ll actually have, as well as the nutritional values for the exact variety. Words such as ‘unroasted’ don’t tell you anything about the fat content by themselves.
You’re looking for almonds with no added salt and want to know what else they contain. Read the ingredients list: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean there’s no added oil, and it doesn’t mean a product is low in fat.
You want to divide snacks into portions ahead of time and seal the rest properly. Check the packaging and storage instructions; a resealable bag doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for storing in a warm tent.
First compare the fat per 100 g, then consider how much you eat at each snack break. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely less fat | Compare total fat per 100 g and check what any nutrition claim means. | If I’m looking for an almond variety that really contains less fat, I look beyond how it’s prepared. Around 36% of consumers put reducing fat at the top of their buying priorities. |
| Portion per snack break | Weigh your portion and calculate the nutritional value per 100 g for that same weight. | If I want to take regular almonds with me but measure out my portion, I keep track of how much I eat. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read both the ingredients list and the salt content in the nutritional information. | If I don’t want added salt and simple ingredients matter to me, I check the exact variety. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
| Storage and packaging | Check whether the packaging can be resealed and follow the storage advice on the label. | If I’m portioning snacks in advance for a camping trip, I want to be able to seal the rest properly and store it appropriately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging and storage. |
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but the manufacturer states that it contains 57 g of fat per 100 g. So the method of preparation doesn’t prove that the total fat content is low.
Compare the total fat on the label and check the exact nutrition claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim.
Jumbo lists sunflower oil in its unsalted almonds. The ingredients list for AH Unsalted Almonds lists almonds as the only ingredient.
Check the ingredients for the exact variety if you don’t want added oil; don’t assume what’s in the product just from the word ‘unsalted’ on the packaging.
A smaller portion contains less of the product, but doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g. Under EU labelling rules, nutritional values are listed per 100 g or 100 ml.
First compare the values per 100 g, then calculate them for the same portion size for both products.
Being able to reseal a pack doesn’t remove the storage requirements for nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool.
Reseal the packaging after use and follow the storage advice on the product label.
Duyvis Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety that, according to the manufacturer, is made without adding oil or fat.
The AH products mentioned offer a choice between unroasted and roasted almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds are worth considering if you’re looking for roasted almonds with no added salt.
The Lidl product page confirms an almond variety labelled unsalted.
The ALDI Netherlands product page describes unroasted Trader Joe’s almonds in resealable packaging.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds are an option if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list and no added salt.
These Joybuy product options are regular almonds that you can compare by portion size, ingredients and nutritional value; the products mentioned are not labelled as low-fat varieties.
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Suitable if you want to take unsalted almonds with you in a pre-measured portion.
Ingredients: almonds. Fat: 50 g per 100 g.
Contains almonds. According to the product information, store in a cool, dry place and reseal carefully after opening.
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Suitable if you’re looking for almonds with almonds as the only ingredient and want to decide on your own portion size.
Ingredients: 100% almonds. Fat: 50 g per 100 g. Salt: 0.00 g per 100 g.
Contains almonds. According to the product information, store in a cool, dry place and reseal carefully after opening.
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Suitable if you’re looking for almond kernels with a listed ingredients list and resealable packaging.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels. Fat: 53.8 g per 100 g. Salt: 0.028 g per 100 g.
Contains almonds. According to the product information, store in a cool, dry place and reseal carefully after opening.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. This is a requirement for the nutrition claim, not personal dietary advice.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Compare different products using the same portion size; nutrition declarations provide average values.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. A resealable bag or a tent on its own doesn’t guarantee that these conditions are met.
Check the label on the exact pack and take account of the person’s allergy instructions before sharing snacks. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list; information can vary between products.
Check the packaging you’ve bought and contact the seller’s customer service if you have any questions. Albert Heijn and PLUS warn that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change; a product page you looked at earlier doesn’t replace the label.
