If you want to keep an eye on your calorie intake at lunch while working from home, weigh your portion and compare almonds by weight. A smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low in calories. For solid foods, the European Commission explains that the commercial claim ‘low calorie’ is only permitted at a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g; the Joybuy products below are all above this threshold.
You want to enjoy almonds around lunchtime while keeping track of how much energy you’re consuming. Compare the same weight in grams and set your portion aside. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted almonds.
You’re looking for a simple addition to lunch and pay attention to the ingredients and added salt. Check the ingredients list too: ‘unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean that no cooking oil has been added.
You choose a roasted or seasoned flavour with care and check what else is in the product. For savoury varieties, check the salt content, ingredients and allergen information.
Compare the energy content for the same weight in grams: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference portion for unsalted almonds. The European Commission explains that the commercial claim ‘low calorie’ for solid foods applies only to products containing a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion, so you don’t accidentally compare different quantities. | If I want to keep track of my energy intake around lunchtime, I look at both the nutrition information and the amount I’ve weighed out. Around 42% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt per 100 g and allergen information on the exact pack. | If you’re mainly looking for simple ingredients and little added salt, you’ll want to know what else is in the pack besides almonds. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Flavour and how you’ll use them at lunch | Check whether the variety is unroasted, blanched, roasted, salted or seasoned. | If I choose almonds for a particular flavour or lunch use, I check the product type and set my portion aside. Around 17% of consumers start with flavour and when they’ll eat them. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, closure and storage advice on the pack. | If you use almonds at home regularly, you’ll want to be able to seal the pack properly after weighing out a portion and store the contents appropriately. This ease of use is a priority for around 16% of consumers. |
These descriptions tell you something about the salt or how the almonds are prepared, not the energy content per 100 g. The European threshold for the commercial claim ‘low calorie’ is a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g of solid food.
Check the kcal per 100 g and don’t treat ordinary almonds as a low-calorie product. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.
A smaller portion contains less product, so the figure per portion may be lower even if the nutritional value per 100 g is the same.
Use the nutrition information per 100 g, then compare the same weight in grams.
Pack sizes contain multiple portions, so the net weight isn’t automatically a portion size.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat and seal the rest of the pack properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.
For anyone looking for a roasted almond with a savoury flavour.
There are several varieties, including unsalted roasted almonds and unroasted blanched almonds.
The 140 g unsalted almonds described are a roasted variety.
Under the Alesto brand, Lidl describes almonds and other nuts for snacking and as a topping.
The Trader Joe’s varieties described are roasted and salted or smoked-flavoured.
The product page describes unroasted, unsalted almonds in a 200 g bag.
This selection of Joybuy products includes plain and savoury salted almonds. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and choose a portion that suits your lunch.
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A good choice if you’re looking for plain almonds; the product information lists 100% almonds.
Energy: 578 kcal per 100 g.
Contains almonds and is not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a raw, unsalted variety; the ingredients list names almonds.
Energy: 591 kcal per 100 g.
The product information advises keeping the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Contains almonds.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds as a savoury snack.
Energy: 620 kcal per 100 g.
Salt: 1.0 g per 100 g. Contains almonds.
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A good choice if you’re looking for plain almonds; the product information lists 100% almond kernels.
Energy: 622 kcal per 100 g.
Salt: 0.028 g per 100 g. Contains almonds.
Only if the solid food contains no more than 40 kcal per 100 g; this is the threshold set by the European Commission for the commercial claim ‘low calorie’. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 covers nutrition and health claims made in commercial communications. A smaller portion doesn’t make a product eligible for that claim.
No, 25 g is a reference portion for comparison here, not a universal personal maximum. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a 25 g handful as a unit for calculating the nutritional value of unsalted almonds; it isn’t a prescribed amount for everyone to eat.
No. Check the ingredients list for the exact variety. The ingredients for Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g include sunflower oil as well as almonds.
Keep almonds well sealed and dry, preferably in a cool place, and follow the instructions on the pack too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that nuts should be stored in a well-sealed, dry container.
Almonds aren’t suitable if you have an almond allergy. If you have other relevant allergies, check the ingredients and any warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergen information is shown on labels.
