When packing almonds for a school lunch, pay particular attention to the portion you weigh out and the nutritional value of the exact product: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds. Unsalted or prepared without added fat does not automatically mean lower in calories. Only pack almonds if they are suitable for your child’s allergies, the school’s rules and the way your child eats safely; make sure the rest of the lunch is varied too.
You want to know how much energy a snack adds to your child’s lunchbox, without treating the nutritional value for one general portion as a product specification. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides nutritional information about almonds and school lunches.
Your choice depends first on allergies, the school’s rules and the way your child eats nuts. Amsterdam UMC, the Food Allergy Foundation and Thuisarts.nl provide information about nuts, allergies and eating safely.
You’re looking for an option that’s easy to portion and store. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes unsalted nuts, while ALDI lists a resealable pack for a Trader Joe’s almond product.
When choosing almonds for a school lunch, consumers may prioritise the energy in each portion packed, safety, ingredients or everyday convenience when preparing lunch.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the label of the exact product and weigh the amount you pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds as a general reference. | If you want to know how much energy a portion adds to your child’s lunchbox, check its weight and the label; around 36% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Allergies and eating safely | Check the ingredients and allergen information, and follow the school’s rules. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under four; older children can choke on them too. | If you first need to check whether almonds are suitable given an allergy, school rule or your child’s ability to eat safely, safety comes first; around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Check separately whether the product is unsalted and how it is prepared. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as prepared without added oil or fat; this alone does not mean the product contains fewer kcal. | If you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds or a particular preparation method, check these separately from the energy content; around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation. |
| Portioning and storage | Check whether the pack can be resealed easily and follow the storage instructions for the exact product. Jumbo says to store its 140 g Unsalted Almonds in a cool, dry place; ALDI lists a resealable pack for 200 g of Trader Joe’s almonds. | If you want to prepare several lunches from one pack, resealing and storage are practical considerations; around 14% of consumers prioritise everyday convenience when packing lunch. |
These features describe the salt content and preparation respectively; they don’t automatically indicate how much energy the almonds contain. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds.
Compare the nutritional values for the same quantity, and assess salt, ingredients and preparation separately.
Changing the form doesn’t remove the almonds. Nut butter is therefore not a solution for an almond allergy.
Follow individual allergy advice and check which rules apply at the school or in the classroom.
A 200 g pack, such as ALDI’s pack of Trader Joe’s almonds, is not the same as the 25 g for which the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a general calorie figure. This reference is not a fixed portion size for children.
Weigh the amount you pack and consider it alongside the rest of the lunch. Don’t treat the entire pack as one portion.
These product ranges are useful starting points for comparing options; the features of one product don’t define an entire brand.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as savoury and oven-roasted, in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a familiar own-label option if you’re specifically looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is a separately named option in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists a product called Unsalted Almonds.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s almonds in a 200 g pack; Trader Joe’s is the product brand name.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is an option if you’re looking for both features, in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
The products below are almonds, including options explicitly described as raw and unsalted or roasted and salted. Check the label for the exact product, and bear allergies, school rules and safe eating in mind.
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This option may suit you if you’re looking for natural almonds; check the label for the nutritional values of the exact pack.
Pack weight: 500 gr.
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These almond kernels may suit you if you’re looking for a 160 g pack; check the label for the preparation method and nutritional values.
Pack weight: 160 g.
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This option may suit you if you’re looking for raw and unsalted almonds; check the label on the exact pack for the nutritional values.
The product name says raw and unsalted. Pack weight: 200 g.
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This option may suit you if you’re looking for roasted, salted almonds; it isn’t the unsalted option in this selection.
Pack weight: 500 g.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the label of the exact product by the number of grams you’ve weighed, then divide by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds; this is a general reference, not a product specification for every brand.
No. Unsalted describes the salt content; Duyvis says Almonds Original is prepared without added oil or fat. Neither feature on its own proves that the product has a lower energy content.
Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under four because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke on them too, so eating calmly and staying with them are important considerations. Nut butter is not an alternative for someone with an almond allergy.
Almonds themselves are not suitable for anyone with an almond allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. New rules on warnings about cross-contamination with allergens apply from 1 January 2026; check the information on the exact pack and follow individual allergy advice.
Follow the instructions for the exact product. Jumbo says to store its 140 g Unsalted Almonds in a cool, dry place. ALDI describes its 200 g pack of Trader Joe’s almonds as resealable; this does not specify a fixed storage period.
