Choose almonds by checking the energy per 100 g and weighing out the portion you’ll actually serve. Unsalted or made without added oil doesn’t mean low in calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general guide. Also check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, and bear young children at the table in mind.
You’d like to serve almonds and know in advance how much energy a chosen portion contains. Compare the nutritional values on the same basis and weigh out each portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted almonds as a general guide.
You’re choosing between a simple ingredient list, a roasted option with no added salt or a savoury seasoned variety. Check the specific packaging: product pages from Albert Heijn, PLUS, Jumbo and Duyvis show that preparation methods, ingredients and salt content vary between varieties.
You want to know whether the snacks are suitable for the people attending. Check the allergen information on the exact packaging, and bear in mind that whole nuts pose a choking risk for young children, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns.
The European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low-calorie’ claim on solid foods. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s portion guide is 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds; choosing a smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in each portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight you’re serving. | If I want to decide how much to serve as a snack, I look at both the nutritional value and portion weight; around 42% of consumers prioritise calories per portion. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Check the preparation method, ingredients, oil and salt content separately. | If I want to serve natural, roasted or savoury almonds, I want to know exactly what has been added; around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and flavour. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the allergen information and precautionary warnings, and consider the shape of the snack if there are young children. | If a guest needs to avoid almonds or there are young children, I check the packaging and the shape of the snack first; around 17% of consumers prioritise guest safety. |
| Quantity and storage | Calculate the total amount you’ll weigh out, and check the net weight and storage instructions. | If I want to buy enough without having lots left over, I match the pack size to the portions I’ve chosen; around 16% of consumers prioritise quantity and ease of storage. |
Being unsalted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean a product is low in energy. The European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low-calorie’ claim on solid foods.
Check the energy content separately, and describe the amount you’re serving rather than calling the product low in calories.
The stated portion sizes may differ, making it difficult to compare the nutritional values per portion like for like.
First compare the values per 100 g, then calculate both varieties for the same portion weight of your choice.
The Lidl offer mentioned for unroasted almonds ran until 11 October 2026, so it’s no longer current.
Check the terms and expiry date when you do your shopping.
The savoury, oven-roasted Almonds Original is an option if flavour matters more to you than a natural preparation.
The AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed are roasted and, according to the product page, contain almonds as their only ingredient.
The Unsalted Almonds reviewed are roasted and contain sunflower oil.
The supermarket chain has product pages for unsalted and unroasted almonds.
The TRADER JOE’S Unroasted Almonds reviewed are a natural variety; roasted flavoured varieties are also available.
According to the product page, the PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds reviewed contain almonds and nothing else.
This selection at Joybuy includes natural almonds and roasted, salted almonds. Compare the energy per 100 g and weigh out the portion you want to serve.
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Suitable if you want to weigh out natural almonds with no added salt for a party portion.
Ingredients: almonds.
Energy: 591 kcal per 100 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted almonds with salt for a savoury party snack.
Energy: 620 kcal per 100 g.
Salt: 1.0 g per 100 g.
Ingredients: almonds and salt.
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Suitable if you want to serve natural almonds and choose the portion size yourself.
Ingredients: 100% almonds.
Energy: 578 kcal per 100 g.
Salt: 0.00 g per 100 g.
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Suitable if you want to weigh out roasted almonds for a savoury snack.
Energy: 667 kcal per 100 g.
Ingredients: 97% almonds, sunflower oil and salt.
Salt: 1 g per 100 g.
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Suitable if you want to weigh out almond kernels; bear the shape of the snack in mind if there are young children.
Ingredients: 100% almond kernels.
Energy: 622 kcal per 100 g.
Salt: 0.028 g per 100 g.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts pose a choking risk for children.
No. A small portion doesn’t in itself make the product claim applicable. For a ‘low-calorie’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission requires a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g. Separate conditions apply to reduced-energy claims, including a reduction of at least 30% and a statement of the characteristic that causes the reduction.
It depends on the portion size you choose and how many guests will eat the almonds. If you allow 15 g per guest, 10 × 15 g comes to 150 g for one serving; work out any extra separately.
Bear the choking risk in mind: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving children whole nuts. Choose a suitable, safe snack shape for young children, and don’t treat portion calorie figures for adults as dietary advice for children.
Read the ingredients and allergen information, as well as any precautionary warnings, on the exact packaging. Almonds are nuts; the Duyvis variety reviewed also states that it may contain peanuts and wheat. Don’t assume a product is suitable for a guest with an allergy based only on the brand name or product variety.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For the AH Unsalted Almonds reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack properly. For the Duyvis pack reviewed, an airtight, lightproof container is recommended.
