If you want to snack mindfully while gaming, start by weighing out a portion and checking the nutritional information for that exact product: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kilocalories per 25 grams of unsalted almonds, so a small portion does not automatically make almonds low in calories. If you want to follow the Dutch Wheel of Five, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts. Then choose raw or roasted almonds based on taste, ingredients and packaging, rather than an assumed calorie advantage.
If you eat almonds during a gaming session, you can weigh out a portion beforehand and work out how much energy it provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kilocalories per 25 grams of unsalted almonds; check the label for the variety you choose, too.
If you want unsalted nuts, you can then choose between varieties such as raw and roasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five; how they are prepared is a separate choice.
If you want to portion out a snack in advance and seal the rest away, check how the packaging closes. ALDI describes resealable packaging for specific 200-gram Trader Joe’s varieties.
Choose this option: if you want an untreated almond; ALDI describes a 200-gram Trader Joe’s variety in resealable packaging.
Bear in mind: raw does not automatically mean unsalted or low in calories; check these features separately on the packaging.
Choose this option: if you want roasted almonds without choosing a salted variety; ALDI describes a separate resealable 200-gram option.
Bear in mind: being roasted and unsalted does not prove that a product is lower in calories; compare the nutritional information for the same quantity.
Choose this option: if you prefer a savoury flavour; Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted.
Bear in mind: Duyvis says no oil or fat is added to this variety, but that alone says nothing about its total energy content; check the salt content of the exact product, too.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who might this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the energy per 100 grams on the exact product and calculate it for the amount you have weighed out. | During a long gaming session, I want to know how much energy my portion provides; around 50% of consumers prioritise calories per portion actually eaten. |
| Salt and preparation | Check the variety name, ingredients and salt content; treat ‘unsalted’ separately from ‘raw’ or ‘roasted’. | If I want unsalted almonds, I don’t want to assume that every roasted variety fits the bill; around 30% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Portion and packaging | Check the net weight and how the pack closes; weigh out a separate snack portion, even if the bag is resealable. | If I prepare a portion in advance, I want to be able to seal away the rest without keeping the whole bag beside me; around 20% of consumers mainly look for this. |
A smaller amount provides less energy than a larger portion, but that does not automatically make the almonds themselves low in calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kilocalories per 25 grams of unsalted almonds.
Weigh the amount you want to eat and use the nutritional information per 100 grams on your chosen pack to work out the figure.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That description of how they are prepared does not prove a lower total calorie content.
Consider the preparation method, salt content and energy per portion as separate features.
The resealable ALDI packs mentioned contain 200 grams; that is not the same as the 25-gram reference portion used by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Set aside the amount you want and seal the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
Almonds Original is a savoury roasted variety in a 125-gram pack.
Albert Heijn has separate product pages for unsalted and raw almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds are sold in a 140-gram pack.
The Dutch product listing is for unsalted almonds.
The Trader Joe’s range includes raw, roasted unsalted and separate salted or smoked-flavour varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds are sold in a 150-gram stand-up pouch.
Compare these almonds on Joybuy by energy per 100 grams, preparation method and packaging to help you weigh out a portion for a gaming session.
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A good fit if you want to use the energy per 100 grams to weigh out a portion for a gaming session.
The product information on Joybuy lists 622 kcal per 100 grams and 100% almond kernels. The almonds are ready to eat; reseal the pack after opening.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for raw, unsalted almonds and want to weigh out a portion.
The product title says raw and unsalted; the product information on Joybuy lists 591 kcal per 100 grams. Keep the pack closed after opening.
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A good fit if you want to compare natural almonds using the nutritional information for the variety you choose.
The product information on Joybuy lists 100% almonds with no added salt and 578 kcal per 100 grams.
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A good fit if you’re deliberately choosing a roasted, salted variety and want to weigh out your portion, too.
The product information on Joybuy lists 620 kcal and 1.0 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Multiply the energy per 100 grams on the exact pack by the weight of your portion, then divide the result by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kilocalories per 25 grams as a general reference for unsalted almonds, not as the label value for every variety.
A small portion does not automatically make a product eligible for a claim meaning ‘low energy’. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 grams to make this claim. A ‘reduced energy’ claim requires at least 30% less energy, and the characteristic responsible for the reduction must be stated.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. Jumbo says to store its almonds in a cool, dry place away from light; the ALDI varieties mentioned come in resealable packaging. Don’t infer how long they will keep after opening from the pack size or preparation method.
Almonds are an allergen and must be listed on the label. This snack is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy; if you have other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack, too. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has also checked warnings about cross-contamination on prepacked products during inspections.
Business.gov.nl states that label information must be available in Dutch and accessible online, too. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for your chosen variety; a general product name is no substitute for this information.
