If you want to keep snack calories in check, focus on the portion you weigh out: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds. For a food to carry the ‘low calorie’ nutrition claim, it must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g, according to the European Commission. Choose unsalted or unroasted almonds if that suits your preferences, but base your calorie calculations on the nutritional information for the specific variety and the amount you eat.
You want to keep eating almonds while choosing how much to have at snack time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal for 25 g of unsalted almonds. Use the nutritional information for your chosen variety to calculate the calories for that specific product.
You’re looking for almonds with no added salt, so you check the exact variety rather than just the brand name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
You want an amount and pack that suit your needs, with clear product and storage information. For unpackaged products, allergen information must be available before purchase, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Start with the portion you plan to eat, then check the variety and packaging. If you’re buying loose almonds, ask for the product information before you buy.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g on the pack and weigh your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds as general category information. | If you want to match the calories in your snack to a weighed amount, the portion size is what matters; around 39% of consumers put this first. |
| Unsalted variety | Look specifically for ‘unsalted’ and check the ingredients and nutritional information for that variety. | If you’re looking for almonds with no added salt, check the variety description rather than relying on the shop’s name alone; around 31% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, closure and storage instructions. Jumbo advises storing its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry place away from light. | If you’re looking for a pack to use over several snack occasions, check whether it can be resealed and how much you’ll actually use; around 15% of consumers prioritise convenient storage. |
| Information for loose products | Ask about the ingredients and allergen information before buying. Only compare packs if they contain the same variety and you’re comparing the same weight. | If you’re buying loose almonds at a market stall, you’ll want to check the product information before purchasing; around 15% of consumers make information available at the point of sale their top priority. |
‘Unsalted’ describes the variety, not its calorie content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds.
Choose unsalted if that’s your preference, then calculate the calories separately based on the weight of your portion.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat. That alone doesn’t tell you how its overall energy content compares with other almonds.
Use the preparation description to choose a variety, and the nutritional table to check its calories.
The packs reviewed include sizes such as 140 g and 200 g. A larger pack doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat at each snack time.
Check the net weight and choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it. Weigh your portion if needed.
Allergen information for unpackaged foods must also be available before purchase, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Ask the market stall for the exact ingredients and allergen information before you buy.
Duyvis describes separate ranges for unsalted almonds and oven-roasted Almonds Original.
AH Unsalted Almonds is a supermarket own-brand variety with ‘unsalted’ in the product name.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds is a supermarket own-brand variety sold in a 140 g pack.
Lidl lists a product called Unsalted Almonds.
ALDI describes TRADER JOE'S Unroasted Almonds as untreated, in a resealable 200 g pack.
PLUS Unroasted and Unsalted Almonds is a named variety sold in a 200 g stand-up pouch.
These product options help you check the variety and nutritional information, and assess a snack portion based on its stated weight.
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If you want to calculate the calories in a weighed snack portion, the product information gives the energy per 100 g.
The product information lists 622 kcal per 100 g and a net weight of 160 g.
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The product name specifies raw and unsalted for anyone looking for these characteristics.
The online product information contains conflicting allergen details. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before buying.
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If you want to weigh out a portion, the product information gives the energy per 100 g and the net weight.
The product information lists 578 kcal per 100 g and a net weight of 500 g; the description says the almonds contain no added salt.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 158 kcal per 25 g of unsalted almonds. For a food to carry the ‘low calorie’ nutrition claim, it must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, according to the European Commission. A smaller portion contains fewer calories, but that doesn’t make the product itself low calorie.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on your pack by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s figure of 158 kcal per 25 g is general category information, not the label value for every brand.
Jumbo advises storing its unsalted almonds in a cool, dry place away from light. For other products, follow the storage instructions on their own packaging.
Allergen information must be available before purchase, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. In some circumstances, it can be provided verbally; in that case, there must be a clearly visible notice saying you can ask for it.
Almonds are an allergen, so don’t rely on terms such as ‘plain’ or ‘unsalted’ alone. Check the allergen information on the exact pack, and ask for the available product information if you’re buying loose almonds.
