If you fancy almonds in the evening and are keeping an eye on your energy intake, weigh your portion and compare nutritional values per 100 grams. Based on their product information, the four options checked from Albert Heijn, PLUS, Duyvis and Jumbo provide around 157–165 kcal per 25 grams; you can also choose according to flavour, salt, ingredients and how easy they are to store. Less added fat does not automatically mean fewer calories on the label.
You want to enjoy almonds late in the evening and know in advance how much energy your chosen portion provides. Compare the value on the label and weigh your portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds.
You’re looking for almonds with no added salt and want to know whether an option contains only almonds or oil as well. Check the ingredients list and the salt content on the packaging.
You want a ready-to-eat evening snack and are choosing between unsalted almonds and a savoury flavour. The preparation method and flavour may suit your preference, but on their own they say nothing about a calorie advantage.
Start with the amount you plan to eat, then compare salt, ingredients, flavour and storage. This helps you assess both the energy in your portion and the qualities that make an evening snack right for you.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 grams and weigh your own portion. Calculate kcal per 100 grams × portion in grams ÷ 100. | If you want to know in advance how much energy is in your bowl, using the same amount makes comparisons easier. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the energy in their own portion. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients list and salt content; unsalted does not always mean that no oil has been added. | If you want to avoid added salt or are looking for a short ingredients list, check both details on the pack you choose. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this composition. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the almonds are unroasted, roasted or dry-roasted, and whether a savoury coating has been added. | If the preparation method and flavour influence what you fancy, compare the description with the ingredients. Around 21% of consumers start with flavour and roasting. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, whether the pack is resealable and what storage advice applies. | If you want to take a small amount at a time, it’s useful to know how to seal and store the rest. Around 14% of consumers pay particular attention to this. |
Unsalted almonds are not automatically low in calories: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal per 25-gram handful.
Check both the nutritional information and how much you plan to eat, and weigh your portion.
A value for 30 grams is not directly comparable with one for 25 grams. For example, Albert Heijn and Duyvis list different portion sizes.
First compare the values per 100 grams, then calculate them for the same portion size.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. The product information for the savoury Oven roasted variety listed by Albert Heijn does include salt.
Check the preparation method, ingredients, salt and energy separately on the packaging.
If you’re splitting the contents over several snack breaks, you’ll need to store an opened pack appropriately.
Weigh your portion and seal the pack properly after use. Follow the storage advice for the specific variety.
Duyvis offers an unsalted range and a separate savoury Oven roasted variety.
AH Unsalted Almonds, 190 grams, is a roasted variety containing almonds as its only ingredient.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds, 140 grams, is a dry-roasted variety made with 99% almonds and sunflower oil.
Lidl Netherlands lists an Unsalted Almonds range and a separate Alesto Spanish Almonds range.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds, 200 grams, as well as separate roasted flavour varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds, in a 150-gram stand-up pouch, is a dry-roasted variety made with 98% almonds and sunflower oil.
The Joybuy options shown range from plain and raw to seasoned or salted almonds. Compare the nutritional values for equal portions and check the ingredients to find a flavour that suits you.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat snack with almonds as the only ingredient.
Joybuy product information lists 622 kcal per 100 grams and 100% almonds, which works out at 155,5 kcal per 25 grams. Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack properly after opening.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a raw, unsalted variety and want to compare the nutritional value per portion.
Joybuy product information lists 591 kcal per 100 grams, or 147,75 kcal per 25 grams. The product name describes the variety as raw and unsalted; the ingredients list says almonds. Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack properly after opening.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a plain variety made entirely from almonds, with no added salt.
Joybuy product information lists 578 kcal per 100 grams and 100% almonds, which works out at 144,5 kcal per 25 grams. The stated salt content is 0,00 grams per 100 grams. Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack properly after opening.
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Ideal if a bold wasabi and mustard flavour is important to you and you’re happy with a coated product.
Joybuy product information lists 270 kcal per 100 grams, or 67,5 kcal per 25 grams. The coating includes sugar, syrup, sweeteners and flavourings, among other ingredients. The listed allergens are almonds, milk, soya and mustard.
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Ideal if you prefer roasted, salted almonds to an unsalted variety.
Joybuy product information lists 620 kcal and 1,0 grams of salt per 100 grams. Contains almonds, a tree nut allergen.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging.
A small portion does not change the nutritional value per 100 grams. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 grams for the ‘low calorie’ claim; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers to the European rules on claims. The almond varieties checked are above this limit.
No. Here, 25 grams is an amount for comparison, not individual dietary advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this amount for unsalted almonds; Duyvis lists an average 30-gram portion for its Oven roasted variety. Weigh the amount you choose and calculate its energy content.
Follow the advice for the specific pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts dry and in a tightly sealed container. Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark and dry place; for the Duyvis Oven roasted variety, it recommends keeping an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight tin.
Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the exact pack, as almonds are themselves a tree nut allergen and warnings can vary between varieties. The Netherlands Food Allergy Foundation says the allergen remains stable when heated, so roasting does not make almonds allergen-free.
