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Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds

Blue Diamond
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
5g
Protein
5g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds are a sweetly glazed nut snack you’ll typically find in the snack aisle near other nut mixes, trail mixes, granola bars, and party chips — often shelved alongside other flavored nut varieties and canned or resealable nut containers. Sized as a 16-oz package, it’s marketed as an everyday indulgence for home pantries, office snack drawers, and party bowls. The product fits multiple occasions: casual grocery runs for weekend treats, snacks for road trips and movie nights, and quick additions to lunchboxes or charcuterie spreads. Blue Diamond positions itself as an almond specialist: a mainstream American brand that balances an image of wholesome ingredient (almonds) with accessible flavor; advertising tends toward family-friendly, active lifestyles and value-conscious shoppers who still want a tasty, satisfying snack. Labels often emphasize the main ingredient (almonds) and the flavor name “Honey Roasted” as a selling point; packaging art typically shows glossy, caramelized almonds and can create a mild health halo by highlighting nuts, even though the product is sweetened. It rarely carries organic certification and is not primarily marketed as a health food for strict diets. Processing context: these are industrially flavored and sweetened nuts — raw almonds are roasted and coated with sugar, honey, oil, salt and corn maltodextrin to create a shelf-stable glazed snack. Sensory notes: crunchy, slightly sticky honey glaze with a toffee-like sweetness, a warm roasted almond aroma, and a single-serve or resealable multi-serve ritual: pinch a handful straight from the bag, fill a small bowl for guests, or sprinkle over yogurt or salads for a sweet-savory contrast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Almonds,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Almond,, Canola,, Safflower, and/or, Sunflower),, Honey,, Salt,, Corn, Maltodextrin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and formulations — added sugar, vegetable oil blend, and corn maltodextrin — and is manufactured as a sweetened, shelf-stable snack, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These almonds pack a punch with 5g of protein and 2g of fiber per ounce, which can be a nice boost for a snack. However, they do have added sugars and vegetable oils, so if you’re looking for something super clean, you might want to consider that context.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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