If you want to eat less fat during a picnic in the park, check both the fat content per 100 grams and how much you take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of ordinary unsalted almonds; roasting them in the oven without added fat does not, in itself, prove that they have a lower fat content.
You’re looking for almonds to take on a picnic and want to know whether a product really contains less fat. Preparing them without added fat is not the same as having a lower total fat content, so check the nutrition table and your portion size too.
Your main preference is unsalted almonds, not necessarily a low-fat option. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five, but that doesn’t mean they’re low in fat.
You want to take a suitable amount with you and be able to seal the rest of the pack. Check the pack size and whether it can be resealed; Jumbo recommends storing its almonds in a cool, dry and dark place.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a lower fat content or want to limit how much you eat. Then choose based on the exact variety, the nutrition table and what’s practical to take with you.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Actual fat content | Compare total fat per 100 grams and read the exact claim. According to the European Commission, a solid food can contain no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams to make a ‘low fat’ claim. | If I’m specifically looking for a lower fat content, I want to be able to compare the ingredients and nutritional values rather than relying only on the preparation method. Around 36% of consumers prioritise demonstrable fat reduction. |
| Portion | Check how many grams you plan to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 grams of fat per 25 grams of ordinary unsalted almonds; this is not a measurement of any particular branded product. | I want to weigh out how much to take on the picnic in advance, even if I don’t choose a product with a lower fat content. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Unsalted or low fat | Check the exact variety and the label. ‘Unsalted’ describes a different aspect of the product from its total fat content. | If unsalted is my deciding factor, I’ll choose based on that quality and won’t treat it as proof of lower fat. Around 18% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Taking them with you and resealing the pack | Check the quantity and whether the pack can be resealed. ALDI lists a 200-gram resealable bag for its roasted unsalted almonds. | For a picnic, I want a pack that suits the amount I’m taking and that I can seal again after opening. Around 19% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
These terms describe how the almonds are prepared, but they don’t, in themselves, establish a lower total fat content. You could end up choosing a product that doesn’t meet your aim of eating less fat.
Check the nutrition table per 100 grams, and distinguish between a description of how the almonds are prepared and a claim about their fat content.
Being unsalted and having a particular fat content are different product qualities. So an unsalted variety isn’t automatically low in fat.
Choose unsalted if that’s what you prefer, and assess the total fat content separately.
The contents of a pack, for example 200 grams, aren’t a recommended portion size. You could end up taking and eating more than you intended.
Weigh out the amount you want in advance and reseal the rest.
Almonds are an allergen, and product information can change. Without the packaging, it’s harder to check the relevant label information.
Ask about allergies in advance and keep the packaging with the snack, so you can check for allergens and any precautionary warnings.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. This describes how they’re prepared; it doesn’t prove that their total fat content is lower.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a specific option for anyone looking for unsalted almonds. This product quality says nothing about a lower fat content.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is an unsalted variety in a 140-gram pack.
Lidl sells almonds under the Alesto brand. One product listing describes a 200-gram bag; check the information on the packaging of the variety you choose.
An ALDI product listing describes roasted, unsalted Trader Joe's almonds in a 200-gram resealable pack. ALDI is the retailer; Trader Joe's is the product name.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds is a specific unsalted variety in a 150-gram stand-up pouch.
According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams to make a ‘low fat’ claim. A smaller portion doesn’t change the fat content per 100 grams.
No. That description doesn’t, in itself, set a maximum for the total fat content. Duyvis uses it to describe how Almonds Original is prepared; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, ordinary unsalted almonds contain 14 grams of fat per 25 grams.
Use a resealable container and follow the storage advice on the label. Jumbo recommends storing its almonds in a cool, dry and dark place; ALDI lists a resealable bag for its roasted unsalted variety. You don’t have to treat a whole retail pack as one portion.
Ask about food allergies in advance and keep the original label with the snack. Almonds are an allergen that must be listed on the label. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has also been checking that the correct precautionary warnings for cross-contamination are used; these don’t replace the listing of allergens that are present.
Check the current packaging before sharing or eating the almonds. Albert Heijn and PLUS note that product information can change.
