Choose a large bag only if you have a plan to use the contents and can seal it properly; if you eat almonds less often, a smaller bag may be a better fit. Almonds are not low in fat: according to the European Commission, a solid food must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to carry the ‘low fat’ claim. So compare the fat content per 100 g and in your weighed portion, and assess oil, salt and flavourings separately.
You want to fit almonds into a fat-conscious eating plan and keep an eye on the fat in your weighed portion. Unsalted or unroasted does not mean low in fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat in a 25 g portion of unsalted almonds.
You regularly share almonds between snacks or meals, so a larger bag may work if several people will be eating them. Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions in its 500 g AH Terra bag.
You use almonds occasionally and would rather not open more than you need. In that case, a smaller bag and clear storage instructions may matter more than getting the largest size.
Start by deciding on your portion and how much you expect to use; then check the ingredients and packaging of the exact product variant.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per portion | Compare the fat per 100 g, then weigh the portion you actually eat. | If you want to keep track of how much you eat at each sitting, check both the label and your weighed portion. Around 36% of consumers say portion control is their main reason for buying. |
| Pack size and how much you use | Check the net weight and how many portions the bag will provide based on your usual serving size. | If you plan to share a larger bag between several snacks or family members, focus on how the pack size compares with how much you’ll actually use. Around 29% of consumers say finding the right quantity is their main reason for buying. |
| Storage after opening | Read the storage instructions and check whether the packaging can be sealed securely. | If you don’t use almonds often, you’ll want to keep the opened pack dry and tightly sealed. Around 21% of consumers prioritise managing their supplies. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and compare the oil, salt and any flavourings in each variant. | If you’re looking for a particular preparation method or flavour, check the exact pack rather than relying on the brand name alone. Around 14% of consumers put preparation and flavour first. |
These are different qualities. Even the almond varieties reviewed contain a lot of fat per 100 g when made without added cooking fat.
Check the total fat per 100 g and work out your own portion too. Don’t treat a preparation claim as proof that a product is low in fat.
Extra contents are only practical if you can use them as planned and store them properly.
Work out in advance how many portions you’ll get from the bag, and seal it securely after each use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Products from the same brand can differ in their ingredients and preparation methods. For example, the Jumbo variety reviewed contains sunflower oil; Duyvis varieties also differ in their ingredients.
Compare the full product name and ingredients list of the exact variety you’re buying.
AH Terra Raw Almonds come in a larger bag and contain almonds as their only ingredient.
The PLUS variety reviewed comes in a smaller bag of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
The Jumbo Unsalted Almonds variety reviewed is roasted and contains no added salt.
Choose by the exact product range: Unsalted Almonds and Oven-roasted Almonds are different varieties.
The Trader Joe's supermarket brand includes unroasted almonds as well as separate roasted, flavoured varieties.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted almonds.
This selection focuses on a smaller bag of unroasted, unsalted almonds.
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This smaller pack is a good fit if you want to buy unroasted, unsalted almonds without building up a large supply straight away.
The product information on this Joybuy listing names almonds as the ingredient and gives the fat content as 50 g per 100 g. The European Commission sets the ‘low fat’ threshold for solid foods at no more than 3 g per 100 g, so this variety does not meet that standard.
Seal the pack securely after opening.
No. The ‘low fat’ claim applies to the fat content per 100 g, not the amount you choose to eat. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g.
At 25 g per portion, a 500 g bag contains twenty portions. Albert Heijn lists the same number for its AH Terra Raw Almonds. How many days the bag lasts depends on how often you eat almonds and how many people you share it with.
Seal the pack securely and store the almonds in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; follow the pack instructions for shelf life.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists almonds among the nut allergens and says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
No. The product labels reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts. Check the guidance on the pack; a bag intended for household use does not mean whole nuts are suitable for everyone.
