Don’t choose based only on terms such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘no added fat’: check the nutrition claim and nutritional values for the exact variant. Compare fat and energy per 100 grams. If the amount you eat is your main concern, weighing out a portion may matter more than the pack size. Voedingscentrum puts the fat content of a 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds at 14 grams.
You want less fat in the same quantity of almonds, so you need a substantiated nutrition claim; a different preparation method isn’t enough. The European Union says that a nutrition claim must meet the official definition and conditions.
You’re buying a small top-up for snacking and want to decide for yourself how much you eat. Packs of 125, 140 and 200 grams differ in the amount you buy, but none of them represents an individual snack portion.
You want to use the contents at different times, so you pay attention to the packaging and storage advice. ALDI lists a resealable pack for Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds; Jumbo advises storing its Unsalted Almonds in a cool, dry place away from light.
For a small top-up shop, your choice mainly depends on whether reducing fat, controlling portions, choosing the amount in the bag or storing it for later is your priority.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrable fat reduction | Check the claim and conditions for the exact variant, and compare nutritional values per 100 grams. | If I want to eat less fat, I want to be able to assess the difference for the same quantity. Around 36% of consumers put demonstrable fat reduction first. |
| Portion eaten | First compare per 100 grams, then decide how much you want to weigh out. | If I mainly want to control how much I snack on, I look at the portion I weigh out, not just the weight of the bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Amount in the bag | Check the net weight and whether that amount suits your top-up shop. | If I only need a small top-up, I want to choose an amount that suits how I’ll use it. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the amount they buy. |
| Storage after opening | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If I want to use the bag on several occasions, I look at how to seal and store it. Around 14% of consumers consider repeated use and storage the most important factors. |
These descriptions tell you something different from a substantiated nutrition claim about the fat content of the exact variant.
Check the claim and nutritional values for the product you’re buying; don’t treat a description of how it’s prepared as proof of fat reduction.
A smaller portion changes how much you eat, not the composition per 100 grams.
Compare products on the same weight basis, then weigh out the portion you want to eat.
The product pages list different bag weights; a larger bag may be more than you need for this top-up shop.
Check the net weight and choose an amount that suits how you plan to use the almonds.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted almonds with no added oil or fat, and lists a 125-gram pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is an own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Almonds in a 140-gram pack.
Lidl lists a Dutch product variant called Unsalted Almonds.
ALDI sells 200 grams of Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds in a resealable pack.
PLUS lists Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds in a 200-gram stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products are almond options for snacking and portioning. If reduced fat is a must for you, check the nutritional information for the exact variant.
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The product information suggests enjoying these as a snack or using them in baking, yoghurt, breakfast cereal or salad.
Net weight: 160 g.
If you’re specifically looking for less fat in the same quantity, check the nutritional values for this variant.
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This variant is a good fit if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds to snack on.
Pack size: 200 g.
The product information lists nutritional values per 100 g; compare them on the same weight basis with those on other packs.
Keep the pack sealed when storing.
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The product information suggests using these as a snack or in dishes. The pack size is best suited if 500 grams fits your planned use.
Net weight: 500 gr.
Nutritional values are listed per 100 g; check them if reduced fat is a condition of your purchase.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. ‘No added oil or fat’ describes how the food is prepared; it doesn’t prove that the almonds meet the low-fat threshold.
Compare fat in grams and energy in kJ or kcal per 100 grams. The European Union states that nutritional values are given per 100 grams or 100 millilitres. Then work out your portion based on the weight you’ll eat.
No. A smaller portion reduces the amount you eat, but doesn’t change the fat content per 100 grams. Voedingscentrum puts the fat content of a 25-gram handful of unsalted almonds at 14 grams; this is general nutritional information, not a measurement for a specific brand.
Follow the advice on the packaging. For its 140-gram pack of Unsalted Almonds, Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry place away from light. ALDI lists a resealable pack for its 200-gram bag of Trader Joe’s Unroasted Almonds.
Almonds are among the tree nut allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly declared and distinguished from the other ingredients in an ingredients list. Check the information on the packaging for the exact variant.
