If you want to cut down on calories from almonds when enjoying drinks and nibbles, weigh out your portion: the Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal and 14 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted almonds. Unsalted almonds, or almonds prepared without added oil or fat, do not automatically contain less total fat. Assess any claim about reduced fat against the relevant criteria, the nutrition table and a like-for-like comparison.
Distinguish between a preparation method that uses no added oil or fat and the product’s total fat content. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as prepared without added oil or fat; this does not prove that it contains less total fat. The Voedingscentrum lists 14 g of fat per 25 g portion of unsalted almonds.
Weighing out a portion shows you exactly how much you’re serving. The Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal and 14 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted almonds; also check the nutritional information on the pack of your chosen variety.
You want to choose an unsalted variety and give guests clear information about its ingredients and allergens. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five. Almonds are relevant to allergen information.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking to confirm a lower total fat content, limit how much you eat or find unsalted almonds. A preparation method that uses no added fat is a separate characteristic.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Proven lower fat content | Check the total fat per 100 g and compare products on the same weight basis. Also check the criteria for the claim. | I want to confirm a lower total fat content, not just a different preparation method. Around 33% of consumers prioritise a proven reduction in fat. |
| Portion size | Weigh out your portion and use the nutritional values per 100 g shown on your chosen pack. | I want to decide in advance how many almonds to serve, rather than keep taking them from a large bowl. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Unsalted or roasted | Check that the exact variety is unsalted and read the ingredients on the pack. | I’m choosing mainly for an unsalted taste, not because of a reduced-fat claim or portion size. Around 20% of consumers prioritise unsalted varieties. |
| Allergen information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. If the information conflicts, ask for clarification. | I want to know which ingredients and allergen information apply to the almonds I’m serving to guests. Around 13% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
| Packaging and quantity | Check the net weight, whether the pack is resealable and how the almonds should be stored. | I want to buy an amount that suits what I’m serving and store any leftovers properly. Around 7% of consumers prioritise packaging and purchase quantity. |
A preparation method that uses no added oil or fat does not, by itself, tell you how much total fat the almonds contain.
Consider preparation and nutritional composition separately. Compare products’ nutritional values on the same basis before drawing a conclusion about reduced fat.
Unsalted describes the variety, not its energy or fat content. The Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal and 14 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted almonds.
Choose unsalted if that’s your taste preference, and decide on your portion size separately.
Almonds are relevant to allergen information. Conflicting product information is no reason to ignore a declaration that almonds are an allergen.
Check the pack of the exact variety and ask the retailer for clarification if the online information conflicts with the ingredients.
Almonds Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety to enjoy with drinks and nibbles.
The range includes unsalted, unroasted and blanched almond varieties.
Jumbo lists a 140 g variety of unsalted almonds.
PLUS lists a 200 g pack of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
ALDI lists a 200 g pack of unroasted Trader Joe’s almonds.
The Dutch product listing is for unsalted almonds.
The products below are almond varieties with nutritional values you can use to work out a portion; those figures alone do not show that the fat content is lower.
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The product description says these almond kernels are ready to eat and provides nutritional values to help you weigh out a portion.
Lists 53,8 g of fat per 100 g and a net weight of 160 g.
Contains almonds; check the allergen information on the pack.
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The title identifies this as a raw, unsalted variety; the nutritional values can help you weigh out a portion.
The product description lists 50 g of fat and 591 kcal per 100 g, in a 200 g pack.
The ingredients list almonds, while the product description also claims that the product contains none of the 14 major EU allergens. If you have a nut allergy, do not rely on that latter statement for reassurance; check the pack and ask the retailer for clarification.
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The product description says the almonds are ready to eat, so you can serve them with drinks and nibbles and weigh out a portion.
Lists 50 g of fat and 578 kcal per 100 g, with a net weight of 500 g.
Contains almonds; check the allergen information on the pack.
No. A preparation method that uses no added fat does not, by itself, prove a lower total fat content. Duyvis describes this preparation method for Almonds Original; assess the nutritional composition separately by checking the nutrition table.
The Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal and 14 g of fat per 25 g of unsalted almonds. For the brand and variety you’ve chosen, use the values on its own pack.
The NVWA describes an obligation for businesses that offer food to consumers to provide information. The Voedingscentrum includes almonds among the nuts relevant to allergen information. This business obligation is not the same as a general requirement for a private gathering at home.
Follow the instructions on the pack of your chosen variety. For the unsalted variety examined, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place; ALDI describes the unroasted variety examined as being in a resealable pack.
Not based on the pack size alone. Choose an amount that suits what you want to serve and store; the pack size does not determine how much you eat per portion.
