The standard almond products reviewed are not proven low-fat options: their labels list around 50–60 g of fat per 100 g. If you want to pack almonds in a lunchbox, compare the nutrition information per 100 g, choose a suitable portion and check the allergy guidance and school rules first.
You’re looking for almonds to pack in a lunchbox and want to know whether terms such as unroasted, unsalted or no added fat also tell you anything about the product’s total fat content. To find out, compare the claim, ingredients and nutritional values.
First, check whether almonds are allowed under the rules of your child’s school or class. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels; also follow any product-specific warnings.
You want to add a measured amount to a lunchbox and store the rest of the pack properly. Check the net weight, whether the pack can be resealed and the storage instructions for the specific product.
First, check exactly what a fat claim means. Then see whether almonds fit your school’s rules, and choose a portion and pack that work for the lunchbox.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim and ingredients | Compare total fat per 100 g; distinguish between low fat, reduced fat and no added fat. | If I want to know whether the claim matches the nutritional values, I look beyond how the product was prepared. Around 31% of consumers prioritise checking the fat claim. |
| Allergies and school rules | Check the ingredients and warnings, and ask what rules apply at the school, in the class or in the relevant area. | If there’s an allergy policy or a nut-free area at school, I first want to know whether almonds are allowed at all. Around 31% of consumers prioritise suitability for school and allergy requirements. |
| Portion for the lunchbox | Weigh the amount you’re packing and compare nutritional values on the same basis. | If I want to add a snack to the rest of the lunch, I want to be able to adjust the amount to suit the whole meal. Around 25% of consumers prioritise a suitable lunch portion. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight, whether the pack is resealable and any storage instructions. | For regular school days, I want to be able to divide up the contents easily and store them properly once opened. Around 13% of consumers prioritise everyday packaging convenience. |
The preparation description doesn’t tell you how much total fat the finished product contains. The label for the Duyvis Oven roasted almonds reviewed lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Read the total fat on the label separately from the description of how the product was prepared.
Weighing out less reduces the amount you pack, but it doesn’t change the product’s fat content per 100 g.
Compare products per 100 g, then calculate the nutritional values for the amount you’ll actually pack.
The PLUS and Jumbo unsalted varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil as well as almonds.
Check the ingredients list, nutritional values and allergen information.
The AH page for Duyvis Unsalted almonds says ‘Discontinued’.
Check the exact variety and the retailer’s current product information before basing your shopping on it.
Two AH products reviewed show that unroasted and unsalted do not mean low fat.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; this is a claim about how they are prepared.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds 150 g is one of the varieties reviewed that contains sunflower oil.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a roasted variety that was reviewed.
The ALDI product page reviewed describes roasted, unsalted almonds under the Trader Joe’s product brand.
The Lidl product page lists the product name Unsalted Almonds.
These Joybuy products are standard almond options for you to portion yourself; their stated fat content means they are not low-fat choices.
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A standard almond option to weigh out yourself; its stated fat content means it is not a low-fat choice.
The product description lists 160 g, 100% almonds and 53,8 g of fat per 100 g.
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A raw, unsalted almond option to portion out yourself; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean low fat in this case.
The product description lists 200 g and 50 g of fat per 100 g.
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A standard almond option for anyone who wants to measure out a portion; its stated fat content means it is not a low-fat choice.
The product description lists 500 g, 100% almonds and 50 g of fat per 100 g.
They are different claims with different meanings. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that solid foods can contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to be classed as low fat; the Netherlands Bakery Centre describes reduced fat as containing at least 30% less fat than comparable products. So compare the type of claim and the fat content per 100 g.
That depends on the rules at your child’s school or in their class. Check the rules and take any relevant allergies into account; roasting almonds or packing a smaller portion doesn’t make an almond product nut-free.
No. For children under 4, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking. The almond packs reviewed also carry warnings about young children choking; don’t take this as a general guarantee that they’re safe for older children.
Use the nutritional values per 100 g to work out what the amount you choose will add, and consider it alongside the rest of the lunch. A portion shown on the label isn’t personal advice for every child.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on food labels.
