If you want the almonds themselves to contain less total fat, compare the fat content per 100 g rather than relying on how they are prepared: ‘no added fat’ does not automatically mean ‘low-fat’. Duyvis describes its almonds as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, while PLUS lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the Duyvis Oven roasted variant in question. A smaller portion does not change the product’s nutritional composition.
You want less total fat, so you compare the nutritional information with how the almonds are prepared. Duyvis describes its almonds as roasted without added fat; PLUS lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the Duyvis variant in question.
You want to measure out an amount for your train journey and keep the rest for later. ALDI describes the pack of the unroasted almonds in question as resealable; the portion size does not change the nutritional information per 100 g.
You compare unsalted and seasoned varieties, checking the ingredients and allergen information. Check the pack of the variant you choose; the Duyvis variant described may contain, among other things, wheat, peanuts and other nuts.
If you’re looking for less total fat, start with the nutrition table. Then distinguish between how the almonds are prepared and how much you’ll eat on your train journey. The comparison below is for people taking almonds as a snack on an NS train journey, with one main buying priority for each row.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less total fat | Compare total fat per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a ‘low-fat’ claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is prepared and does not mean the same thing. | I want the almonds themselves to contain less total fat, so I compare the figures per 100 g; around 31% of consumers make fat content their main buying priority. |
| A suitable portion | Weigh the amount you want to eat and use the nutritional information on your pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 14 g of fat in 25 g of unsalted almonds; this is not the label value for every variant. | For one train journey, I want to decide in advance how much I’ll eat; around 25% of consumers put portion size first. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Check whether the pack is resealable and follow the storage instructions. ALDI describes a resealable pack; Jumbo advises storing the unsalted almonds in question in a cool, dry, dark place. | I want to be able to seal and store the rest properly after snacking; around 19% of consumers make this their first consideration. |
| Salt, seasoning and allergens | Check the ingredients, salt content and allergen information on the exact pack. PLUS lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g for the Duyvis variant in question; the NVWA explains how allergens are declared on labels. | If salt, added flavourings or allergens are important to me, I check the pack first; around 13% of consumers make ingredients their main priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to take with you and keep. The packs described include 125 g for Duyvis, 140 g for Jumbo and 200 g for ALDI. | I want a pack that suits the amount I’m taking with me and have left over; around 12% of consumers make this their first consideration. |
‘No added fat’ tells you how the almonds are prepared, not their total fat content. PLUS lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the Duyvis Oven roasted almonds in question.
Read the nutritional information alongside the description of how the almonds are prepared, and distinguish between ‘low-fat’, ‘reduced-fat’ and ‘no added fat’.
The contents of a pack are not automatically the amount you’ll want to eat on one train journey.
Measure out the portion you want before you leave and follow the storage instructions for anything left over.
‘Unsalted’ describes the salt variety, but it doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens. Almonds themselves are nuts that must be declared as an allergen.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack, even for an unsalted variety.
Duyvis describes its Almonds Original range as oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
AH Amandelen ongezouten is an own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted almonds.
Jumbo Ongezouten Amandelen 140 g is an own-brand option described here.
The Dutch product information lists Amandelen ongezouten as a relevant own-brand option.
ALDI describes Trader Joe's 200 g pack of unroasted almonds as resealable.
PLUS Amandelen ongezouten is described as an own-brand product in a 150 g stand-up pouch.
No. Duyvis describes its almonds as roasted without added oil or fat, while PLUS lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the Oven roasted variant in question. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a ‘low-fat’ claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Multiply the fat content per 100 g shown on your pack by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide the result by 100. Use the nutritional information for the exact variant; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general figure for unsalted almonds is not automatically the value shown on the label of seasoned or differently formulated almonds.
Follow the storage instructions for the variant you’ve chosen. For the Duyvis almonds described, the product information advises storing them in a light- and airtight container in a cool, dry place once opened. ALDI describes the unroasted almonds in question as coming in a resealable pack.
No. Almonds themselves are nuts that must be declared as an allergen. Also check the pack for any other potential allergens; the Duyvis variant described lists wheat and peanuts, among other things.
Read the pack before eating the product and check the information for the exact variant. Albert Heijn and PLUS advise checking the pack; PLUS states that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
