You’re looking for genuinely less fat
You want a lower fat content in the almonds themselves and to be able to tell claims apart from the preparation method or a smaller portion.
Who are these options for?
You want a measured night-shift snack
You’re looking for a small, planned snack for your break during a night shift; plain unsalted almonds could be an option.
You’re consciously choosing unsalted
You want almonds without added salt, and also want to check whether they’re roasted or contain oil. Unsalted alone doesn’t tell you either of these things.
What should you look for when buying?
For shoppers taking almonds to a night shift, the main considerations are fat content, portion size, salt and convenience.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat per 100 g and check exactly what a claim means. | If you’re specifically looking for less fat in the almonds themselves, give nutritional values more weight than the preparation method; around 36% of shoppers prioritise fat content. |
| Portion size | Check the weight of your portion and compare nutritional values on the same basis. | If you want to take a measured amount for your night-shift break, portion size is the main consideration; around 29% of shoppers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients list and salt content of the specific variety. | If you’re looking for almonds without added salt, also check whether they contain oil; around 21% of shoppers focus first on unsalted varieties. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack weight, whether the bag is resealable and the storage instructions. | If you need to take the snack to work and want to save the rest for later, convenience matters; around 14% of shoppers put this first. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing no added fat with low fat
A preparation claim doesn’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. Duyvis Almonds Original is described as roasted without added oil or fat, but lists 57 g of fat per 100 g.
Read the nutrition table alongside the description of how the product is prepared.
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Confusing unsalted with oil-free
Unsalted almonds can still contain oil. Duyvis Unsalted Almonds and Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen list sunflower oil in their ingredients.
If both qualities matter to you, check the ingredients and salt content separately.
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Comparing a portion value with a per-100 g value
For Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g, Jumbo lists both 60 g of fat per 100 g and 15 g per 25 g portion. These figures relate to different quantities.
Compare products per 100 g first, then check the nutritional value for the amount you want to take with you.
Brands for comparison
Duyvis
Almonds Original and Unsalted Almonds show the difference between a preparation method and an unsalted recipe.
- Duyvis says Almonds Original is roasted without added fat; the manufacturer lists 57 g of fat per 100 g. According to the ingredients, Unsalted Almonds contains sunflower oil and lists 58 g of fat per 100 g.
- These preparation and salt characteristics don’t mean the products are low in fat.
Albert Heijn
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a supermarket own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted almonds.
- Albert Heijn lists 53 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
- The unsalted label doesn’t mean the fat content is lower.
Jumbo
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is a roasted, unsalted variety with a nutrition table showing values per 100 g and per portion.
- Jumbo lists 60 g of fat per 100 g and 15 g per 25 g portion; the ingredients include almonds and sunflower oil.
- The portion table doesn’t make this a low-fat option; compare values on the same basis.
PLUS
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten is an option for anyone looking for raw, unsalted almonds.
- PLUS lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the unprepared product.
- This nutritional value is a product specification, not proof that the variety meets the criteria for a reduced-fat claim.
Trader Joe's
ALDI lists unroasted Trader Joe's almonds in a resealable 200 g pack.
- The resealable pack can be handy if you want to save some for later.
- The packaging tells you nothing about the fat content.
Lidl
The Dutch Lidl product page lists the variety as Amandelen ongezouten.
- The product name makes it easy to identify the unsalted variety.
- The name alone tells you nothing about the fat content or preparation method.
Almonds at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are standard almonds for anyone who wants to measure out their own snack for a night-shift break; their listed fat content doesn’t make them low-fat products.
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Jia Zhou Yuan Ye Original Almond Kernels 160 g
According to the product description, the almond kernels are ready to eat, and you can measure out a portion for your night-shift break.
Fat: 53,8 g per 100 g.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted 200 g
The title describes raw, unsalted almonds; the product description suggests them as a snack you can portion out for each break.
Fat: 50 g per 100 g.
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Anatolia Badem Natural (Amandel) 500 gr
The product description says these almonds are ready to eat and contain no added salt, so you can measure out a portion for your night-shift break.
Fat: 50 g per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
When can almonds be labelled low-fat?
For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a low-fat claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Check the nutritional value per 100 g; a preparation description such as ‘no added fat’ isn’t a substitute.
Is a smaller portion the same as reduced-fat almonds?
No. A smaller portion contains less of the product, but doesn’t change the fat content per 100 g. Voedingscentrum lists 14 g of fat in a 25 g handful of unsalted almonds.
Does unsalted mean there’s no oil in the product?
No. Check the ingredients list for the specific variety. For example, Duyvis lists sunflower oil in Unsalted Almonds, and Jumbo lists sunflower oil in Ongezouten Amandelen.
Should you eat almonds at a set time during a night shift?
No, the time mentioned is an example, not a set rule. VGZ suggests around 2.00 am as a possible time to eat and lists unsalted nuts as an option; this isn’t evidence that almonds improve your alertness.
What allergen information should you check for almonds?
Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the packaging of the variety you’re buying. Stichting Voedselallergie lists almonds among the nuts that must be declared as an allergen.