For New Year’s Eve, unsalted almonds are an option if you’re looking for a snack that fits with general dietary advice. Choose a salted or roasted variety if flavour matters more to you. The Voedingscentrum lists 5.4 grams of protein and 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds. This is a general nutritional reference, not a product-specific recovery claim. When comparing a branded product, check the nutritional information on the exact pack and tailor your portion to your overall diet.
You want to factor the protein in your New Year’s Eve snack into your overall diet, without automatically treating a party snack as a recovery product. The Voedingscentrum emphasises that protein requirements depend on your training goals.
You’re looking for almonds to serve with drinks and mainly want to consider an unsalted variety and a suitable portion. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Schijf van Vijf.
You’re mainly thinking about flavour, pack size and how to store any leftovers. The product varieties described differ in factors such as quantity and packaging.
First decide how much you want to prioritise protein and portion size. Then choose based on salt, flavour and how much you need.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and portion size | Compare protein and energy using the same portion size, and check the nutritional information for the exact variety. | If you want to weigh up the protein in a snack against your overall diet, check the amount per portion; around 36% of consumers make protein planning their top priority. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check that it is labelled unsalted, and look at the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack. | If you want to choose an unsalted snack, this label is a practical way to narrow down your options; around 29% of consumers say this is their main priority. |
| Flavour and preparation | Read the full variety name and check how it is prepared and what the ingredients are. | If party-snack flavour matters most to you, check whether the variety is roasted, salted or seasoned in another way; around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a net weight that suits your plans and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to buy enough for your gathering without ending up with too much left over, pack size and storage are worth considering; around 14% of consumers look at these first. |
The presence of protein alone doesn’t tell you what a product means for your sports goals or recovery.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety and consider the snack as part of your overall diet. Don’t treat a nutrition claim as a health promise.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. Even so, the Voedingscentrum’s general reference for unsalted almonds lists 14 grams of fat per 25 grams. This is not a measurement of this branded product.
Read the nutritional information alongside the preparation details, and check that the figures apply to the variety you’re buying.
ALDI lists raw, roasted unsalted, and roasted salted or smoky-flavoured varieties separately. Their preparation and flavour are not interchangeable.
Check the full variety name on the pack before choosing a product.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125-gram pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is an own-brand option for anyone specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is a 140-gram option for anyone looking for unsalted almonds.
Lidl sells almonds as part of its Alesto range.
The Trader Joe’s range includes several almond varieties, including raw, roasted unsalted, and roasted salted or smoky-flavoured options.
PLUS Raw and Unsalted Almonds is a clearly labelled variety in a 200-gram stand-up pouch.
These Joybuy products include almond kernels, as well as unsalted and roasted salted varieties. Compare the nutritional information on each pack and choose a quantity that suits your gathering.
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An option if you’re looking for almond kernels; check the nutritional information on the pack if you’re keeping an eye on protein.
The product name states that the pack contains 160 g.
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An option if you’re looking for raw, unsalted almonds; check the nutritional information on the pack when deciding on your portion.
The product name states that the pack contains 200 g.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds for a savoury snack; check the salt content on the pack.
The product name specifies roasted, salted almonds and a pack size of 500 g.
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An option if you’re looking for almonds; check the variety details and nutritional information on the pack before deciding.
The product name specifies almonds and a pack size of 500 gr.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds in a smaller pack; check the salt content on the label.
The product name states that the pack contains 150 g.
The Voedingscentrum lists 5.4 grams of protein and 158 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted almonds. This is a general nutritional reference; for a branded product, use the nutritional information for the exact variety.
First check whether the pack describes the variety as unsalted, then check the nutritional information. The Voedingscentrum’s general reference for salted almonds lists 0.27 grams of salt per 25 grams; this figure does not necessarily apply to a specific branded product.
Check which nut your guest needs to avoid and read the current label. Almonds must be listed as an allergen; if someone has an almond allergy, almonds aren’t suitable. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label.
Whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because they can cause choking. The MDL Fonds and the Voedingscentrum warn of this risk with loose, whole nuts.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo says its unsalted almonds should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place; ALDI describes the raw Trader Joe’s variety as having resealable packaging.
