For lunch on the go, start by weighing out a portion, then compare the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack. This helps you manage the energy in what you eat without calling almonds themselves low in calories. The Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds. Also check the ingredients, salt content, allergen information and storage advice: unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low in kcal.
You want to know how much energy you’re taking with you and eating. The Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds; use the nutritional information on the pack to work out the energy in your own portion.
You want to divide your snacks into portions at home and keep the rest of the pack properly sealed. Albert Heijn advises resealing the pack after use; ALDI describes the Trader Joe’s Raw Almonds pack as resealable.
You’re looking for almonds with no added salt, but also want to know whether oil or other ingredients have been added. Check the ingredients list on the exact pack to find out.
First decide how many grams you want to take with you, then compare the nutritional information, ingredients and packaging of the specific variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight you’ll actually take with you. | If I want to manage my energy intake per snack, I weigh my portion and calculate it using the kcal per 100 g. Around 42% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Taking portions with you | Check the pack size, whether the packaging is resealable and what storage advice applies. | If I prepare snacks for several lunch breaks, I want to be able to divide them into portions easily and keep the rest properly sealed. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and check the salt per 100 g; unsalted does not rule out added oil. | If I’m looking for almonds with no added salt, I also check the other ingredients. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
A smaller portion contains less energy than a larger portion of the same almonds, but it doesn’t change the kcal per 100 g.
Check both the nutritional information per 100 g and the weight of the amount you’ll actually take with you.
The ingredients in Jumbo Unsalted Almonds include sunflower oil. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, so made without added oil does not automatically mean unsalted.
Check the energy, salt and ingredients separately on the label of the variety you’re buying.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Unsalted Almonds, while Duyvis’s Dutch product page gives an average portion of 30 g for Oven Roasted Almonds. This means the kcal per portion aren’t directly comparable.
Convert each variety to the same weight in grams and compare it with the nutritional information per 100 g.
A good option to consider for savoury oven-roasted almonds and roasted varieties.
The own-brand varieties checked include unroasted, blanched and roasted unsalted almonds.
The unsalted variety checked is roasted and contains sunflower oil.
Unsalted Almonds is a relevant variety in the range reviewed.
ALDI sells Trader Joe’s Raw Almonds in a 200 g pack.
The PLUS variety checked is unsalted and roasted.
These Joybuy products are almond varieties you can weigh out yourself for lunch on the go. Compare the energy per 100 g and, for salted varieties, check the salt and ingredients too.
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Good for anyone who wants to weigh out their own lunch portion.
Ingredients: almond kernels only. Energy: 622 kcal per 100 g. Pack size: 160 g; reseal the pack after opening.
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Good for anyone looking for a raw, unsalted variety to portion out themselves.
Ingredients: almonds. Energy: 591 kcal per 100 g. Pack size: 200 g; reseal the pack securely after opening.
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Good for anyone who wants to stock up on almonds and weigh out a portion for lunch.
Ingredients: 100% almonds. Energy: 578 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 0.00 g per 100 g. Pack size: 500 g; reseal the pack after opening.
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Good for anyone looking for roasted almonds to take on the go and wanting to reseal the pack between snacks.
Energy: 667 kcal per 100 g. Contains sunflower oil and 0.7% salt. The pack is resealable.
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Good for anyone looking for roasted almonds for a lunchbox and wanting to weigh out their own portion.
Energy: 620 kcal per 100 g. Contains salt. Pack size: 500 g.
No. A small portion doesn’t make the almonds themselves low in calories. According to the European Commission, the claim ‘low energy’ can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; a smaller portion does not change the value per 100 g.
No. Calculating a portion is different from making the regulated ‘reduced energy’ claim. The European Commission specifies that this claim requires an energy reduction of at least 30% and that the reason for the reduction must be stated. A portion with fewer grams does not, on its own, show that a product meets this claim.
Weigh out an amount that suits the snack you have planned, then calculate the energy using the nutritional information per 100 g. For reference, the Voedingscentrum lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds; the nutritional value of your own variety may differ. A smaller portion is not general dietary advice.
Follow the storage advice on the pack. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Unsalted Almonds in a cool, dark and dry place and resealing the pack securely after use. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds, the Dutch product page advises storing them in a light-proof, airtight container after opening.
Don’t choose almonds if you need to avoid them, and check the allergen information on the exact pack. The Voedingscentrum lists almonds among the nut allergens; the NVWA requires allergens to be declared in the ingredients list.
