Happilo Californian Almonds
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Happilo Californian Almonds are plain almonds with nothing added, sold in a zip pouch as a protein and fibre snack. It scores CA3: middling on nutrition because no vitamins or minerals are declared, top marks on ingredients for a single-item list, and a mid risk grade because nuts are dense in calories. A small handful a few times a week suits most people.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Californian Almonds
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3.3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 626.7 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7 g |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 10.7 g |
| Total fat | 51.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 22 mg |
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What to know about Happilo Californian Almonds
Plain almonds: strong protein and fibre, dense calories
Happilo Californian Almonds are whole almonds and nothing else: the ingredient list reads Californian Almonds, with no percentage because there is only one item. They come in a 450 g zip pouch with 33 servings of 15 g, and suit people who want a ready snack with no cooking, coating or added flavour.
Per 100 g the pack panel shows 627 kcal, 22.7 g protein, 10.7 g fibre, 51.3 g fat and 4.7 g saturated fat. Added sugar is 0 g, trans fat is 0 g and sodium is 22 mg. One 15 g serve gives about 94 kcal, 3.4 g protein, 1.6 g fibre and 0.7 g saturated fat.
The front promises high protein, high fibre, zero cholesterol and trans fat free, and the numbers back the protein and fibre claims. Nothing on the pack is hollow. What holds the grades back is energy density and a panel with no vitamins or minerals. CleanPlate scores it CA3.
Why Happilo Californian Almonds scores CA3
Nutrition is a C: 22.7 g protein and 10.7 g fibre per 100 g, but no vitamins or minerals are declared. Ingredients are an A for a one-item list. Risk is a 3, mostly from 627 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 22.7 g
- Fibre
- 10.7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 627 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 22.67 g per 100 g and fibre is 10.67 g, so a 15 g serve gives 3.4 g protein and 1.6 g fibre. The protein comes from the almonds themselves, which is the only ingredient.
No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone, and it stays at a C.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Californian Almonds
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is one item, Californian Almonds. There are no additives, no sweeteners, no flavours and no added fat, so nothing costs ingredient points.
No front-of-pack promise is hollow: the protein, fibre, zero cholesterol and trans fat free claims all agree with the panel. That keeps the label clean.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 22 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Energy is the main driver: 627 kcal per 100 g, about 94 kcal per 15 g serve. Saturated fat is 4.67 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line, and adds a smaller share.
Added sugar is 0 g and sodium is 22 mg per 100 g, so neither plays a real part. The risk grade is a 3 because of how concentrated the calories are, not because of anything added.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (22.7g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (10.7g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Happilo Californian Almonds live up to its claims?
The protein and fibre claims hold, with 22.7 g and 10.7 g per 100 g. Zero cholesterol is true but framed, and a retailer page shows different figures from the pack.
- Product nameHolds
“Californian Almonds”
The ingredient list is only Californian Almonds, so the name matches what is in the pouch.
- On the packHolds
“High in 23% Protein”
The panel shows 22.67 g protein per 100 g, so about 3.4 g in a 15 g serve.
- On the packHolds
“High in Fibre”
10.67 g fibre per 100 g, about 1.6 g in a 15 g serve.
- On the packBe careful
“Zero Cholesterol”
True, with 0 mg declared, but a nut has no cholesterol to begin with. The fat is 51.33 g per 100 g, of which 4.67 g is saturated.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Nutrition figures”
The retailer page shows 575 kcal and 18.6 g protein per 100 g, the pack shows 627 kcal and 22.7 g. The pack figures match its own 23% protein claim.
What's in Happilo Californian Almonds?
Almonds are the only ingredient, so there are no additives, no added sugar and no added salt. The things to watch are the calorie density and the nut allergen.
The ingredient list, read for you
The list has one item, Californian Almonds, with no percentage because nothing else is in the pouch. There is no oil, salt, sugar, flavour or preservative, so the almonds supply all of the protein, fibre and fat.
Ingredients to watch
- Calorie densityWorth watching
627 kcal per 100 g, about 94 kcal in a 15 g serve. Large handfuls add up quickly.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
4.67 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line, and 0.7 g per 15 g serve.
- Nut allergenWorth watching
The pack says it contains nuts and is processed in a facility that also handles other dry fruits, seeds and nuts, with a possible trace of them.
- Single ingredientFine
Only almonds are listed: no additives, no added sugar (0 g) and no added fat.
- Protein and fibreFine
22.67 g protein and 10.67 g fibre per 100 g, with sodium at only 22 mg.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Happilo Californian Almonds?
A few times a week for most adults, and the same for children, people watching blood sugar and people managing weight, mainly because a 15 g serve already gives 94 kcal.
- Most adultsA few times a week
A 15 g serve gives 94 kcal and 3.4 g protein, with nothing added.
- ChildrenA few times a week
No additives or added sugar, but the pack contains nuts, so allergy matters.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
Added sugar is 0 g and total sugar is 3.33 g per 100 g, but energy is dense.
- Weight managementA few times a week
627 kcal per 100 g, so keep to a measured 15 g serve.
Happilo Californian Almonds: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Happilo Californian Almonds?
Happilo Californian Almonds are plain almonds with nothing added, sold in a zip pouch as a protein and fibre snack. It scores CA3: middling on nutrition because no vitamins or minerals are declared, top marks on ingredients for a single-item list, and a mid risk grade because nuts are dense in calories. A small handful a few times a week suits most people. Nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 3; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Happilo Californian Almonds?
Per 100 g, Happilo Californian Almonds has 627 kcal, 22.7 g protein, 18.7 g carbohydrate, 51.3 g fat and 4.7 g saturated fat. One serve (15 g, the pack's serve) has 94 kcal and 3.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Happilo Californian Almonds?
1 ingredient, in label order: Californian Almonds.
Does Happilo Californian Almonds live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "Zero Cholesterol" needs care: True, with 0 mg declared, but a nut has no cholesterol to begin with. The fat is 51.33 g per 100 g, of which 4.67 g is saturated. "Nutrition figures" needs care: The retailer page shows 575 kcal and 18.6 g protein per 100 g, the pack shows 627 kcal and 22.7 g. The pack figures match its own 23% protein claim.
Who should limit Happilo Californian Almonds?
Most adults: a few times a week. A 15 g serve gives 94 kcal and 3.4 g protein, with nothing added. Children: a few times a week. No additives or added sugar, but the pack contains nuts, so allergy matters. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. Added sugar is 0 g and total sugar is 3.33 g per 100 g, but energy is dense.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Happilo Californian Almonds have?
Per 100 g, Happilo Californian Almonds has 0 g added sugar, 22 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 4.7 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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