If you want a product that genuinely contains less fat, look for a substantiated nutrition claim and check the nutritional values per 100 g. Unsalted or made without added fat does not prove that the fat content is lower. If your main aim is to take or eat fewer almonds, weigh out a portion: this won’t change the fat content per 100 g.
You’re looking for an almond snack that demonstrably contains less fat, rather than simply a smaller portion or a preparation method that uses no added fat. So check the nutrition claim and product information.
You take regular almonds with you, but want to decide in advance how many to eat alongside your lunch. Weighing out a portion and choosing packaging that seals securely can make this easier.
You’re looking for a simple almond snack with no added salt. Compare the ingredients, and treat this preference as separate from a lower total fat content.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. That’s a different question from how much fat you eat when you have a smaller portion.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Check the nutrition claim and compare the total fat per 100 g on the same basis. | If I want less fat in the product itself, I check the claim and nutritional values per 100 g; around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Portion size | Weigh your portion and use the nutritional values for that exact product. | If I want to decide how much to eat with my lunch, weighing out a portion helps; around 29% of consumers prioritise the amount they eat. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check both the ingredients list and the salt content; ‘unsalted’ says nothing about total fat or added oil. | If I’m mainly looking for unsalted almonds with a simple list of ingredients, I check the ingredients and salt content separately; around 21% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size, seal and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | If I want a snack that’s easy to portion and take with me, I look at the pack size and seal; around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking and storing food. |
A preparation method that uses no extra oil or fat doesn’t mean the fat naturally present in almonds has been reduced.
Assess the nutrition claim and total fat separately from the description of how the almonds are prepared.
‘Unsalted’ tells you about the salt, not the other ingredients. For example, Jumbo Unsalted Almonds lists sunflower oil in its ingredients.
Check the ingredients if you want to avoid added oil; the ‘unsalted’ label doesn’t answer that question.
Pack weight and fat content per 100 g are different things. A smaller pack may also contain several portions.
Decide how much you want to eat, weigh it out and calculate the nutritional values for that amount.
Nuts can be susceptible to mould; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing them in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use them, and follow the instructions for sealing and storage.
AH Unsalted Almonds are a roasted variety with almonds as the ingredient.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g are a roasted variety.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds 200 g are for anyone looking for a product with almonds as the only ingredient.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
ALDI lists unroasted Trader Joe’s almonds in a 200 g pack.
Lidl lists unsalted almonds.
These are regular almonds to portion out yourself; they are not proven options with a reduced fat content.
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The 160 g pack lets you weigh out your own portions.
100% almond kernels; 53,8 g fat per 100 g; 0,028 g salt per 100 g.
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You can portion the 200 g pack of raw, unsalted almonds yourself.
50 g fat per 100 g; 0,03 g salt per 100 g.
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The 500 g pack is suitable for weighing out your own portions.
100% almonds; 50 g fat per 100 g; 0,00 g salt per 100 g.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. This isn’t the same as having less fat than another product.
Multiply the fat content per 100 g by the portion weight, then divide by 100. For AH Unsalted Almonds, 53 g of fat per 100 g works out at 13,25 g of fat in a weighed 25 g portion. Use the value for the exact product you have when doing your calculation.
Follow the instructions on the product packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. For AH Unsalted Almonds, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings, and avoid products containing almonds if you need to do so because of an allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says new rules on precautionary allergen warnings have applied since 1 January 2026.
Business.gov.nl lists ingredients, allergens, net quantity and relevant storage or use instructions among the information required. It must be clear, not misleading and available in Dutch, including for online sales.
