Choose unsalted or seasoned almonds according to your preference for salt and the ingredients: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean no added oil. The protein content per portion can help you work out how much it contributes to your diet, but it doesn’t, by itself, prove that the product is allowed to make a ‘high protein’ claim. When it comes to recovery after exercise, the intensity of your activity and the time until your next training session also matter.
You want to know how much protein your portion of almonds provides and how it fits into your diet between training sessions. The Dutch Association of Sports Nutrition Experts describes recovery in relation to the intensity of your activity and the time until your next training session.
You’re looking for almonds to enjoy with a drink and want to know whether they’re unsalted and whether oil or other ingredients have been added. To check, compare both the ingredients list and the salt content.
You consider flavour, packaging and allergens when sharing almonds with others. A resealable pack is a practical feature, but it says nothing about a protein claim.
When choosing almonds to enjoy with a drink on the terrace, portion size, ingredients and salt content are the main things to consider to find an option that suits you.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the stated amount per 100 g and work out how much protein your portion provides. Assess any nutrition claim separately. | If I want to estimate my protein intake, I need to know what my portion contributes, not just the figure per 100 g. This is the main priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Recovery after exercise | Consider the intensity of your activity, the time until your next training session, and your overall eating and drinking occasion. | After an intense training session, I want to consider the snack as part of my overall diet, without assuming that almonds alone are enough to support recovery. Around 28% of consumers prioritise suitable recovery after exercise. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check both the ingredients list and salt content for the exact product; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean it contains no oil. | If I want to avoid added salt, I also check whether the product contains oil or seasoning. This is the main priority for around 18% of consumers. |
| Sharing and storage | Check the pack size, whether it can be resealed, storage instructions and allergen information. | When I share a bag with others, I want to be able to check the allergen information and store any leftovers properly. Around 18% of consumers prioritise sharing and storage. |
A figure in grams per 100 g tells you how much protein the stated portion contains, but it doesn’t, by itself, prove that a nutrition claim is permitted or that a snack is suitable for rapid recovery after exercise. The European Commission says that nutrition claims must meet the applicable conditions.
Use the nutritional information to calculate your portion, and assess any claim and your overall eating occasion separately.
The Jumbo and PLUS products reviewed are unsalted, but list sunflower oil as an ingredient.
Check the ingredients list if you want almonds and nothing else.
The specific Duyvis Oven roasted supermarket product lists a seasoning mix containing salt and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g on Albert Heijn’s product page.
Check the salt content and seasoning ingredients on the exact pack, even if the product is described as oven-roasted.
Albert Heijn lists a portion size of 25 g for the unsalted almonds reviewed. The amount you eat determines how much protein and energy you get from the almonds.
Divide the snack into portions in advance and follow the storage instructions for the opened pack.
The Dutch products reviewed include oven-roasted almonds and the separately described Almonds Original.
AH Unsalted Almonds is an unsalted product reviewed that lists almonds as its ingredient.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is an unsalted roasted product that was reviewed.
PLUS Unsalted Almonds is a roasted product reviewed, sold in a stand-up pouch.
ALDI is the supermarket; the product listing reviewed is for TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted almonds.
The Dutch product listing reviewed is for Lidl unsalted almonds.
This selection of Joybuy products includes whole almonds for snacking, from raw or unsalted options to roasted, salted almonds.
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An unseasoned almond snack; the product information lists 100% almond kernels and 21.5 g of protein per 100 g.
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A raw, unsalted option for anyone looking to avoid added salt; the product information lists 24 g of protein and 0.03 g of salt per 100 g.
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A savoury, seasoned option; the product information lists almonds and salt as ingredients, with 1.0 g of salt and 21 g of protein per 100 g.
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A natural almond option for anyone looking to avoid added salt; the product information lists 100% almonds, 0.00 g of salt and 21.0 g of protein per 100 g.
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A roasted snack to enjoy with a drink, in a resealable bag; the product information lists 97% almonds, sunflower oil and salt, plus 1 g of salt and 21 g of protein per 100 g.
Based on the 27 g of protein per 100 g stated by Albert Heijn, a 25 g portion of this product provides 6.75 g of protein. This is a calculation for that portion size, not personalised dietary advice.
Not necessarily. The Dutch Association of Sports Nutrition Experts distinguishes between light activity and intense or prolonged activity when you’ll be training again soon. So consider your overall eating occasion and the time until your next training session.
Follow the instructions for the specific product. For the unsalted almonds reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack properly after use. For the Duyvis supermarket product reviewed, it recommends keeping an opened bag in a container that is airtight and protects it from light.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, food businesses must inform customers about allergens in the food they offer. For non-prepacked products, this information can be provided on the menu or verbally, for example, as long as customers are clearly told they can ask for it. This duty to provide information does not guarantee that a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Check the packaging of the exact product and contact the retailer or manufacturer if you’re unsure. Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can vary from one product to another.
