If you want to consume less energy during a late-night snack, weigh your portion in advance: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general nutritional value, not as a measurement for every brand. If you’re specifically looking for a lower fat content, compare the total fat per 100 g and don’t confuse this with unsalted almonds or a preparation method that uses no added fat.
You’re looking for snack almonds with a substantiated nutrition claim, not just a pack labelled ‘unsalted’ or ‘no added fat’. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
You want to keep eating almonds, but decide in advance how much to have. The nutritional value of the amount you eat matters more than the way the packaging looks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted almonds.
You’re looking for a convenient, savoury almond snack and want to know whether oil or fat has been added during preparation. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted with no added oil or fat; that alone doesn’t tell you the total fat content.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat content | Compare the total fat per 100 g and read the exact claim on the packaging. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. | If your main aim is to demonstrably reduce your total fat intake, check the nutritional information rather than just the preparation method. Around 36% of consumers put this need first. |
| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you want to eat. For a specific variety, use the nutritional information on the packaging. | If your main priority for an evening snack is keeping track of how much you eat, weighing it in advance can help you do that, but it won’t change the composition per 100 g. Around 29% of consumers look at the energy content of their portion first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the variety is raw, unsalted or oven-roasted, and read the ingredients. These characteristics don’t automatically mean that the total fat content is lower. | If you’re mainly looking for a flavour or preparation method that suits you, compare options such as raw and savoury oven-roasted almonds. For around 21% of consumers, flavour and preparation come first. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size, whether the packaging is resealable and any storage instructions. A larger pack isn’t automatically one snack portion. | If you’re planning several snack breaks, you’ll want to know how to seal and store the rest. Around 14% of consumers give practical packaging, storage and purchasing their top priority. |
A description of how a product is prepared is different from its total fat content. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Read the nutrition table alongside the preparation details, and check the exact variety.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as an example portion for a handful of unsalted almonds. Packs of, for example, 125 g or 200 g contain more than that amount.
Weigh your portion in advance and put the rest aside.
A preparation method or nutrition claim doesn’t tell you which allergens are listed for the exact variety or what warnings appear on the packaging.
If you have a food allergy, read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety for anyone looking to avoid added cooking fat.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a supermarket own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is an option if you’re looking for this variety and pack size.
The product name Amandelen ongezouten identifies the variety for anyone looking for unsalted almonds.
Trader Joe’s Ongebrande amandelen 200 g is a raw almond variety sold at ALDI.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten is a 200 g stand-up pouch for anyone looking for almonds that are both raw and unsalted.
These product options are almond snacks for anyone who wants to measure out a portion, including an unsalted variety. The fat values shown describe the products per 100 g and don’t, on their own, prove a reduced fat content.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat almond snack.
The product description lists 100% almond kernels as the ingredient.
Nutritional values according to the product description: 53,8 g fat and 622 kcal per 100 g.
Once opened, store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a raw, unsalted almond snack.
Nutritional values according to the product description: 50 g fat and 591 kcal per 100 g.
Please note: the product information lists almonds as an ingredient, but the allergen information contradicts this. Before buying, check the current packaging and ask the seller for clarification if you’re unsure.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat almond snack.
Nutritional values according to the product description: 50 g fat and 578 kcal per 100 g.
Once opened, store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. ‘No added fat’ describes what was added during preparation; Duyvis uses this description for its oven-roasted almonds.
It’s an example portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre counts a handful of unsalted almonds as 25 g and gives this portion as 158 kcal. Weigh your own portion and use the nutritional information on the packaging for a specific variety.
Follow the instructions for your variety. Jumbo says to store Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g in a cool, dark, dry place; ALDI describes the packaging for Trader Joe’s Ongebrande amandelen as resealable.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), new rules for warnings about unintended allergens caused by cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026. The NVWA gives examples of wording such as ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. Also read the information about allergens deliberately used as ingredients.
Check the packaging of the product delivered before consuming it. Albert Heijn advises customers to read the packaging and directs anyone with questions or comments about its product to its customer service team.
