If you want a lighter snack, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack and decide in advance what portion suits you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures of 158 kcal and 14 g of fat per 25 g of unsalted almonds. These are general figures, not measurements for a specific brand. Organic status, preparation method and total fat content are separate considerations: unroasted almonds or almonds with no added fat do not automatically contain less fat.
You want to keep eating almonds, while tailoring the fat and energy content to the portion you have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides average figures for a 25 g handful and points out that nutritional values can vary between brands.
You want a clear organic label, without assuming that it means better nutritional values. Skal Biocontrole explains that the EU organic logo helps you identify organic products.
You pay attention to how the almonds are prepared and want to know whether oil or fat has been added. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat; this does not compare the total fat content.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat and energy per portion | Compare nutritional values on the same weight basis and consider how much you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures of 158 kcal and 14 g of fat per 25 g of unsalted almonds. | If I want a lighter snack, I want to know what’s in my own portion. Around 36% of consumers prioritise keeping track of portions and energy. |
| Organic status | Check the organic label on the exact pack. Choosing organic does not, in itself, tell you anything about the fat or energy content. | I want to be able to identify whether the almonds are organic, without confusing that with their nutritional values. Around 29% of consumers give organic status top priority. |
| Preparation and added fat | Read the product information and nutritional values for the exact variant. A claim that no fat has been added does not prove that the total fat content is lower. | If the preparation method is the deciding factor for me, I want to know whether oil or fat has been added and whether the variant is unsalted. Around 21% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, whether the pack can be resealed and the storage instructions. A pack is not automatically a measured snack portion. | I want to choose an amount that suits how I use the almonds and store the rest properly. Around 14% of consumers make pack size and storage their top priority. |
A claim about how a product is prepared does not tell you how much fat the finished product contains. Duyvis describes Almonds Original as being prepared without added oil or fat, but this is not a confirmed comparison of total fat content.
Compare the nutritional values of the exact variants on the same weight basis. Treat a claim about reduced fat content as a separate claim and check the product information that supports it.
Packs of, for example, 150 g or 175 g contain more than the 25 g portion the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses as an example for general nutritional values for unsalted almonds.
Decide on your portion separately from the pack size and use that amount when comparing products.
Nuts can lose quality over time. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container.
Choose an amount that suits how you use the almonds, seal the pack properly and follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose.
If the almonds lose quality before you eat them, some may go to waste.
AH Biologisch Amandelen ongebrand is a useful reference if you’re looking for organic, unroasted almonds.
Jumbo Biologisch Ongebrande Amandelen 175 g is a useful reference for organic, unroasted almonds.
Biologisch PLUS Amandelen biologisch per kuipje 150 g is a useful reference if you’re looking for organic almonds in this pack size.
Duyvis describes Almonds Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, and also offers a separate Unsalted Almonds product range.
ALDI’s product information describes TRADER JOE'S Ongebrande amandelen as untreated and packed in a resealable 200 g pack.
These Joybuy products are almond varieties for snacking. Check the exact pack to make sure the nutritional values and, if it matters to your choice, the organic label meet your preferences.
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The 160 g pack is a purchase quantity, not a measured snack portion. Compare the nutritional values for this variant and adjust your portion accordingly.
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The product title describes raw, unsalted almonds. Check the nutritional values for this variant and choose a portion that suits you.
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You can weigh out the portion you want from the 500 gr pack. For a comparison, check the nutritional values for the exact variant.
For 25 g of unsalted almonds, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures of 158 kcal, 14 g of fat and 0.9 g of saturated fat. These are general figures; use the nutritional values on the exact pack when making your purchase.
According to Skal Biocontrole, the EU organic logo helps you identify an organic product. Check the label on the specific variant you’re buying.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Check the information on the exact pack too.
For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container. For almonds, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the pack.
Duyvis says you can send the pack with its contents and include a letter explaining why you’re not satisfied. Keep the pack so the product can be identified, and follow the manufacturer’s latest contact instructions.
