If you’re choosing almonds for a film night based on their protein content, compare the same portion size and check the ingredients and salt content too. According to online nutrition declarations, AH Amandelen ongezouten, PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten and Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen provide 6.75, 6 and 5.25 grams of protein per 25 grams respectively. If you’re thinking about sport and recovery, your overall diet matters too: a handful of almonds isn’t automatically a complete recovery meal.
You want to know how much protein your film-night snack adds to your daily diet, without assuming it has a special recovery benefit. Compare the same portion size and consider your overall diet and training goals. Voedingscentrum distinguishes between recreational athletes and those who train more intensively.
You want to enjoy almonds during a film while keeping an eye on the quantity, energy and salt content. Choosing a portion makes nutrition declarations easier to compare.
You’re mainly after a roasted, salted or seasoned flavour and want to know what the variety means for its ingredients and salt content. Check the full product name and ingredients list.
First compare the same portion size, then choose based on ingredients and flavour, and finally check whether the pack suits how you plan to use it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the same quantity. Per 25 grams, AH declares 6.75 grams of protein, PLUS 6 grams and Jumbo 5.25 grams; these figures are calculated from their nutrition declarations per 100 grams. | If you want to know how your film-night snack contributes to your daily protein intake, start by comparing portions. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and nutrition declaration: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or made without oil. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts, but not salted nuts, in the Schijf van Vijf. | If you want to avoid added salt or oil, or prefer a savoury flavour, check the exact variety and its ingredients. Around 29% of consumers prioritise ingredients and salt content. |
| Portion and energy | For a fair comparison, use a portion such as 25 grams, and also check the energy per 100 grams. A larger portion contains more energy too. | If you want to keep track of how much you snack during a long film, it can help to set out a portion beforehand. Around 21% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the pack. AH recommends storing its almonds in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS and Jumbo recommend storing theirs in a dry, dark place. | If you want a pack that suits several snacking occasions, check the size and how to store the rest after opening. Around 14% of consumers look at this first. |
A nutrition declaration shows how much protein a product contains, but on its own it doesn’t prove that the commercial claim “high protein” or “eiwitrijk” may be used.
Compare the declared amount for the same portion size. The European Commission and the NVWA say that nutrition claims must comply with the relevant rules and conditions; don’t draw a product-specific conclusion about a claim without checking these requirements.
According to its product information, Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen contains 99% almonds and sunflower oil. The unroasted PLUS product lists almonds as its only ingredient.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately, and choose based on the qualities that matter to you.
The packs checked from AH, PLUS and Jumbo contain 190, 200 and 140 grams respectively. The nutritional contribution of a whole bag is therefore not the same as that of a 25-gram portion.
First convert products to the same quantity, then decide how much you want to set aside for your film.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Unsalted Almonds contains sunflower oil; Duyvis Almonds Original has a savoury seasoning mix with salt. The names therefore refer to differences that may matter when making your choice.
Check the full product name, flavour, ingredients and pack size before comparing products.
The varieties mentioned offer both an unsalted option and a savoury, seasoned choice.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is a roasted variety that lists almonds as its ingredient.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen is a roasted variety with added sunflower oil.
Lidl lists an unsalted almond variety for shoppers looking for this type of product.
The TRADER JOE'S Amandelen listing describes roasted and salted almonds, or a roasted variety with a smoky flavour.
PLUS Amandelen ongebrand en ongezouten is an unroasted variety with almonds as its only ingredient.
This selection includes natural or unsalted almonds, as well as roasted and salted varieties. Compare the nutritional values for the same portion size and check the ingredients, salt and allergen information.
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A good option if you want to snack on almonds and compare the protein content per portion.
The nutrition table declares 21.5 grams of protein, 622 kcal and 0.028 grams of salt per 100 grams; that works out at around 5.4 grams of protein per 25 grams. The ingredients list contains almond kernels only.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you’re looking for a raw, unsalted variety that lists almonds as its ingredient.
The nutrition table declares 24 grams of protein, 591 kcal and 0.03 grams of salt per 100 grams; per 25 grams, that’s 6 grams of protein. The product name includes Raw & Unsalted.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you’re looking for roasted, savoury and salted almonds to enjoy during a film.
The nutrition table declares 21 grams of protein, 620 kcal and 1.0 gram of salt per 100 grams. The ingredients are almonds and salt.
Contains almonds and added salt.
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A good option if you’re looking for natural almonds with a short ingredients list.
The nutrition table declares 21 grams of protein, 578 kcal and 0.00 grams of salt per 100 grams. The ingredients list contains almonds only.
Contains almonds; not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy.
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A good option if you’re looking for roasted and salted almonds in a resealable pack.
The nutrition table declares 21 grams of protein, 667 kcal and 1 gram of salt per 100 grams. The ingredients include almonds, sunflower oil and salt.
Contains almonds, added salt and sunflower oil. May contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
That depends on your training and overall diet. According to Voedingscentrum, a handful of unsalted almonds weighing 25 grams contains 5.4 grams of protein; recreational athletes generally don’t need special protein products. So consider the snack as part of your usual diet.
A protein figure on its own isn’t enough to establish whether a product can be marketed that way. The European Commission and the NVWA say that nutrition claims must meet the relevant conditions; only assess a specific claim once you’ve checked that the product meets them.
Seal the pack properly and follow the storage instructions for your product. AH recommends storing its almonds in a cool, dark and dry place; PLUS and Jumbo recommend storing theirs in a dry, dark place.
Roasting doesn’t make almonds safe for someone with an almond allergy. Stichting Voedselallergie explains that the allergen remains stable when heated; check the ingredients and relevant warnings, and follow your personal medical advice.
Since 1 January 2026, new rules have applied in the Netherlands to warnings about the unintended presence of allergens. The NVWA says these warnings must be based on a risk assessment; a warning about possible presence is different from almonds being deliberately included as an ingredient.
