If you want to consume less energy alongside your lunch sandwich, don’t just look for a claim about fat; consider how much you eat, too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds. Unsalted almonds can be a good choice if you mainly want to measure your portion. Duyvis also describes an oven-roasted variety made without adding oil or fat. However, this description of how it is prepared does not in itself prove that it has a lower total fat content.
You want an almond snack to go with your shop-bought sandwich, but you also want to keep track of how much you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted almonds. For a branded product, check the nutrition table on the packaging.
You’re looking for unsalted nuts to have with lunch, so you compare the variety itself, not just the brand. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts among the choices in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
You’re looking for a savoury, roasted flavour without added oil. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without adding oil or fat. This describes how it is prepared; it does not prove that it has a lower total fat content.
Choose this option if: having less total fat in the almonds themselves is your top priority.
Bear in mind: check the exact claim and nutrition table. No added fat does not automatically mean a lower total fat content.
Choose this option if: you mainly want to control how much you snack on alongside your sandwich and are looking for unsalted almonds.
Bear in mind: a smaller portion does not change the nutritional values per 100 g. Compare the amount you eat.
Choose this option if: you’re looking for a savoury, roasted snack without added oil.
Bear in mind: Duyvis describes Almonds Original as being prepared this way. That description alone does not mean the product contains less fat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim | Read the exact claim and the nutrition table. Treat a description of how the product is prepared, such as ‘no added fat’, separately from its overall nutritional composition. | If having less total fat in the product itself is your priority, compare the claim and ingredients. Around 36% of consumers making this lunch choice prioritise this product feature above all others. |
| Portion and energy | Compare the energy content for the same amount, then work it out for your snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general guide. | If you mainly want to control how much you have with your sandwich, your portion is the most practical basis for comparison. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy content. |
| Unsalted or seasoned | Check the exact variety and the salt information. The word ‘roasted’ alone does not tell you whether the almonds are unsalted. | If you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds, check this on the packaging. Around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check whether the packaging is resealable and follow the product’s storage instructions. | If you want to take your snack with you or save some for later, consider the packaging and storage instructions. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
A description of how a product is prepared can tell you whether oil or fat has been added, but that is not the same as having a lower total fat content.
Read the exact claim and nutrition table. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as being prepared without adding oil or fat.
How much you eat matters when comparing the energy content of your snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds.
First decide how much you want to take with you, then compare products for the same amount. For a branded product, check its own nutrition table.
These are different product features. ALDI lists raw almonds separately from roasted varieties with salt or a smoky flavour.
Compare the full product name and variety on the packaging, rather than relying on the shop name or brand alone.
Sukrin describes reduced-fat almond flour as an ingredient for baking and cooking, not as whole almonds to eat straight away.
Check the product format before choosing. Flour and whole almonds for snacking are not suitable for the same occasion.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a ready-to-eat, oven-roasted almond snack in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a supermarket own-brand option for anyone specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a specific unsalted variety.
Lidl Netherlands has a product page for unsalted almonds. This refers to the shop, not a confirmed manufacturer name.
ALDI sells 200 g of raw almonds under the Trader Joe's name, as well as separate roasted varieties.
PLUS Raw and Unsalted Almonds is a specific variety in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These products are suitable if you want to choose your own portion of almonds. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and work them out for the amount you eat.
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An unsalted option for anyone who wants to decide how much to have with lunch.
The product information lists 50 g of fat and 591 kcal per 100 g.
Once opened, keep the packaging tightly closed.
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The product description says the almond kernels can be eaten straight from the pack as a snack, so you can choose your own lunch portion.
The ingredients list contains only almond kernels; the nutritional values are 53.8 g of fat and 622 kcal per 100 g.
Store in a cool, dry place.
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The product description says the almonds can be eaten straight from the pack as a snack, so you can choose how much to have with lunch.
The ingredients are almonds; the nutritional values are 50 g of fat and 578 kcal per 100 g.
Store in a cool, dry place.
No. The European Commission defines ‘low fat’ for solid foods as a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. This is not the same as ‘reduced fat’ or ‘no added fat’. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as being prepared without adding oil or fat, but this description alone says nothing about whether it has a lower total fat content.
Compare the nutritional values for the same amount, then work them out for your own portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general guide. For a branded product, check the nutrition table on the packaging.
Follow the instructions on the packaging of the product you buy. For its Unsalted Almonds 140 g, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dark place; ALDI describes its raw variety as coming in resealable packaging. These instructions do not provide general storage times for all almonds.
If you have an almond allergy, don’t choose an almond snack: almonds are an allergen. Labels such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘no added fat’ do not change the fact that the product contains almonds. Check the allergen information on the specific packaging.
Not necessarily. ‘Unsalted’ describes the salt content, while ‘roasted’ describes how the almonds are prepared. If both matter to you, check for both on the packaging. A roasted variety, for example, may also be salted.
