If you want to reduce the fat content of almonds themselves, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and, if a reduction claim is made, check which version is used for comparison. ‘Unroasted’ and ‘no added oil’ describe how the almonds are prepared, but don’t prove that they contain less fat: according to Albert Heijn and PLUS, the unroasted versions checked contain 52 and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively. The portion you choose and the packaging also matter for a holiday snack.
You want to know whether a version really contains less fat, rather than simply being prepared differently. Compare the nutrition table, and treat a low-fat claim separately from terms such as ‘unroasted’ and ‘no added oil’.
You’re looking for almonds with a short ingredients list and no added salt. The unroasted AH and PLUS versions are examples you can compare for ingredients and nutritional values.
You want to take a suitable amount with you and seal the rest properly. Compare the pack size, closure and storage instructions; ALDI describes its unroasted almonds as resealable.
First, compare fat and energy per 100 g. Then check the ingredients and how much you want to take with you and store.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Check the nutritional values per 100 g and, if a reduction claim is made, see which version is used for comparison. | If you mainly want to reduce the fat content of the almonds themselves, check both the claim and the nutritional values. Around 29% of consumers put fat reduction first. |
| Energy in your portion | Check the kcal per 100 g, then compare the same portion size you plan to eat. | If you mainly want to know how much energy your snack portion provides, compare equal amounts. Around 23% of consumers give portion energy top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and salt content, and check the latest information about allergens and possible cross-contamination. | If the ingredients, added salt or an allergen warning that matters to you is the deciding factor, start with the label. Around 18% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check whether the packaging is resealable and follow the product’s storage instructions. | For a snack on the go, you’ll want packaging that’s easy to take with you and seal properly after opening. Around 18% of consumers give convenience for travel top priority. |
| Cost and pack size | Compare the current price per kilogram and choose a pack size that suits how you plan to use it. | If you mainly care about the cost of the amount you plan to use, compare the price and net weight of the exact version. Around 12% of consumers put cost first. |
How almonds are prepared and their total fat content are two different things. Even unroasted almonds can naturally contain a lot of fat.
Read the nutrition table and assess any low-fat claim separately. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to carry a ‘low fat’ claim.
The product name doesn’t always tell you everything about its ingredients. Jumbo also lists sunflower oil in the ingredients for the exact version, Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g.
Check the ingredients of the version you’re buying, not just the wording on the front of the pack.
Nutritional values per portion depend on the weight used for that portion. This means portion information isn’t automatically directly comparable.
First use the values per 100 g as a common basis, then compare the same snack portion you plan to have.
A larger pack doesn’t change how nuts should be stored. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts dry and in a well-sealed container.
Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it, and check that you can seal the bag properly after opening.
An option if you’re looking for oven-roasted almonds with a savoury flavour.
AH Amandelen ongebrand 450 g is an example for anyone looking for a simple ingredients list.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is an example of a roasted version made with sunflower oil.
Lidl’s product description lists almonds in a 200 g bag.
ALDI lists 200 g of unroasted almonds under the product name TRADER JOE'S.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten 200 g is an example made with almonds as the ingredient.
This Joybuy selection features almond snacks with nutritional values per 100 g, so you can compare fat and energy. Packaging and usage information is included where it’s available for the version in question.
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The product description says these almonds are ready to eat as a snack.
The stated nutritional values are 50 g of fat and 578 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, this is above the maximum of 3 g per 100 g required for solid foods to carry a ‘low fat’ claim.
After opening: seal the pack securely and store the almonds in a cool, dry place.
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The product name describes raw, unsalted almonds; the product information says they’re suitable as a snack.
The stated nutritional values are 50 g of fat and 591 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, this is above the maximum of 3 g per 100 g required for solid foods to carry a ‘low fat’ claim.
After opening: seal the pack securely and store the almonds in a cool, dry place.
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The product description says these almonds are ready to eat as a snack.
The stated nutritional values are 53,8 g of fat and 622 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, this is above the maximum of 3 g per 100 g required for solid foods to carry a ‘low fat’ claim.
The product information lists a resealable 160 g pack.
According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to carry a ‘low fat’ claim. The unroasted AH and PLUS versions checked list 52 and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively, so both are above this threshold.
No. These terms describe how the almonds are prepared and don’t, in themselves, prove that they contain less fat. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g for the exact versions: Duyvis describes Almonds Original as roasted without added oil or fat, while the unroasted AH and PLUS versions checked list 52 and 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Keep nuts dry and in a well-sealed container; the Voedingscentrum recommends storing them somewhere cool if possible. Also follow the storage instructions on the exact pack and check that the bag can be sealed securely after opening.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the latest ingredients list and any warning on the packaging about the possible unintended presence of allergens. For the rules that apply from 1 January 2026, the NVWA lists the wording ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’.
Not without considering the risk of choking. Albert Heijn warns that young children can choke on nuts; take the warning on the packaging into account, along with the circumstances in which the product is eaten.
