If you want the almonds themselves to contain less fat, compare the fat content per 100 g and assess any comparative claim separately; unsalted or made without added fat does not automatically mean lower in fat. If your main aim is to serve less, weigh out regular almonds in advance: this changes the portion size, not the fat content per 100 g. Also check the salt content, packaging and allergen information for your guests.
You’re looking for almonds with less fat in the product itself, so you compare the nutritional information and any comparative claims. Duyvis describes a preparation method that uses no added fat; AH lists 52 g of fat per 100 g for its blanched variety. These details answer different questions.
You want to decide in advance how many almonds to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutritional values per portion; AH lists 25 g portions for its blanched variety. Weighing out a portion doesn’t change the product’s composition.
Check allergen information for guests with known allergies, and bear in mind the choking risk posed by whole nuts if young children will be there. The NVWA explains the allergen information provided on pre-packed products; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving whole nuts to young children.
Fat content per 100 g, how much you serve and whether the almonds are suitable for your guests are separate considerations; check each one on its own merits.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat per 100 g | Compare fat in g per 100 g. If there’s a comparative claim, check what it’s based on. No added fat is not the same as less total fat. | If I’m looking for less fat in the product itself, I compare the nutritional information and any claim with the stated reference. Around 31% of consumers put fat reduction per 100 g first. |
| Portion size per snack occasion | Check the portion and pack weights, then calculate the values for the amount you’ll actually serve. | If I want to offer smaller portions at the party, I weigh them out in advance. Around 25% of consumers give portion control top priority. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the ingredients, allergen information and precautionary warnings; take young children and whole nuts into account. | If allergies or young children are a consideration among my guests, I check the packaging and how I’ll serve the snack. Around 19% of consumers put guest safety first. |
| Salt and flavour | Compare salt in g per 100 g and check how the almonds are prepared; don’t assume that unsalted means less fat. | If I mainly want to serve unsalted or savoury roasted almonds, I choose based on that feature. Around 13% of consumers make salt and flavour their first consideration. |
| Packaging and leftovers | Choose a pack size that suits the amount you’re planning to serve, and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If I’m shopping for several bowls and want to store any leftovers, I look at the weight and resealable packaging. Around 12% of consumers prioritise practical packaging when planning. |
Duyvis describes almonds prepared without adding oil or fat. This preparation method doesn’t mean that the almonds’ natural fat content has been reduced.
Compare the fat content per 100 g and assess any comparative claim separately.
A smaller portion contains less of the product, but doesn’t change its nutritional value per 100 g. AH lists 25 g portions and 52 g of fat per 100 g for its blanched variety.
Compare products per 100 g, then weigh out the portion you want to serve.
Allergen information and the choking risk posed by whole nuts are separate considerations for the guests they may affect.
Check the information on the exact packaging and bear in mind the warning about whole nuts if young children will be there.
AH lists 52 g of fat per 100 g for its blanched, unsalted variety. Preparation method and salt content are no substitute for checking the fat content.
Use the preparation method and salt content to guide that choice, and assess the fat content separately.
Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
AH Blanched Unsalted Almonds are an unroasted variety in a 200 g pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds are available in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists a product called Unsalted Almonds.
TRADER JOE'S roasted and unsalted almonds are listed in a 200 g pack.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds are listed in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are almond varieties to consider when choosing snacks and portions. Portion size, preparation method or salt content is not, on its own, proof of reduced fat; check the nutritional information per 100 g.
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The product information describes ready-to-eat almond kernels that you can divide between snack occasions.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels. Pack size: 160 g.
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This product information describes raw, unsalted almonds for snacking.
Ingredients: 100% almonds. Fat: 50 g per 100 g. Pack size: 200 g.
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The product description lists roasted almonds for snacking.
Fat: 54 g per 100 g. Salt: 1.0 g per 100 g. Pack size: 500 g.
The product description warns of a choking hazard for young children and says the product is not suitable for babies.
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The product description lists almonds for eating as a snack.
Ingredients: 100% almonds. Fat: 50 g per 100 g. Pack size: 500 g.
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The product description lists roasted almonds for snacking in a resealable pack.
Fat: 53 g per 100 g. Salt: 1 g per 100 g. Pack size: 150 g.
The product information says it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. On 12 December 2023, the Netherlands Bakery Centre described a reduced content as at least 30% less than comparable products; this explanation is not a full assessment of the conditions for a specific product claim.
Multiply the number of portions you’re planning by 25 g. AH lists eight 25 g portions in its 200 g pack of blanched almonds; base your plans on the information on the packaging you buy.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary warnings on the exact packaging. The NVWA says allergen information must appear on pre-packed products. Unsalted, unroasted or made without added fat doesn’t mean a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for young children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises caution with whole nuts and recommends having children sit quietly while eating; bear this warning in mind if young children will be eating at the party.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For its blanched variety, AH recommends storing the almonds in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use; Jumbo says to store its almonds in a dry, dark place.
