First, compare the same type of nuts per 100 g and decide whether you’re mainly looking for less total fat, less saturated fat or fewer calories per snack. Then consider the price per kilo and the portion you actually eat: less total fat doesn’t automatically mean less saturated fat, and unsalted or unroasted doesn’t mean low-fat.
You’re looking for an affordable snack, so you compare the price per kilo, pack size and how much you’ll actually use. In 2025, Deloitte Netherlands identified price as a key factor in supermarket choices. With nuts, price and nutritional content are still separate considerations.
You want less total fat or less saturated fat, so you compare specific products rather than relying on terms such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘unroasted’. These two fat values can give a different picture for each product.
You’re mainly interested in how much you eat at each snack time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a general portion guide for unsalted nuts; also check the nutritional information on your product’s label.
First compare nutritional information on the same basis, then choose a pack size and portion that suit how you’ll use it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Price per portion you use | Compare the price per kilo and the net weight. A lower price per kilo may mean having to spend more on a larger purchase upfront. | If I’m keeping an eye on my snack spending, I want to know how much of the pack I’ll actually use. Around 33% of consumers prioritise affordability per portion used. |
| Total fat and claims | Compare the same type of product per 100 g. The PLUS, Jumbo and AH cashews examined list 46.5, 48.6 and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively, according to the retailers’ product information. | If I’m looking for less total fat, I check both the value and the basis used for comparison in any claim. Around 33% of consumers prioritise less total fat for the same quantity. |
| Calories per snack | Weigh out a comparable portion and check the energy information on the label. A lower value per 100 g doesn’t tell you on its own how much you eat at a time. | If I want to manage my snack portions, I compare weighed amounts rather than different handfuls. Around 25% of consumers focus mainly on calories per snack. |
| Saturated fat and salt | Check the saturated fat and salt figures separately. For the PLUS cashews examined, the label lists 9.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g; the Jumbo cashews examined list 8.2 g. | If I’m considering saturated fat or salt as well as total fat, I want to be able to compare those values separately. Around 9% of consumers prioritise these aspects of nutritional content. |
These terms describe other qualities, not the fat content. The unroasted, unsalted PLUS cashews examined still list 46.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Read the nutrition table and treat preparation method, salt and total fat as separate characteristics. According to the European Commission, the ‘low-fat’ claim for solid foods is only permitted when they contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
The PLUS cashews examined list less total fat than the Jumbo cashews, but more saturated fat per 100 g. The retailers’ information shows that the result depends on which measure you compare.
Decide what matters to you and compare both fat values for the same quantity.
A larger bag may not suit how you use the product if you can’t finish it in time.
Choose an amount that suits your needs, seal the pack carefully and follow the storage advice on the label.
For opened packs of unsalted mixed nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer. Also follow the product-specific advice.
A claim about less fat may refer to specific reference products. It doesn’t automatically tell you how the product compares with all nuts or whether it contains fewer calories.
Check which products are being compared, then look at the nutritional information for calories, salt and your portion size. The historical AH page for Duyvis Oven baked smoked paprika names specific Duyvis savoury snacks as the reference and marks the product as discontinued.
Worth considering if you’re comparing seasoned peanuts or savoury snacks with a specific ‘less fat’ claim.
The unsalted cashews examined are a specific example of roasted cashews with nutritional information on the label.
The 200 g pack of unsalted cashews examined is an option to compare with other cashews by nutritional value.
The Dutch product page examined describes a 200 g pack of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
The product page examined describes roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashews in a 250 g pack.
The products examined provide examples of unroasted cashews and unsalted peanuts, allowing you to compare nutritional value and snack type separately.
These Joybuy products include examples of cashews, peanut and savoury snacks, and a portion-packed nut mix. Before choosing, check the label for the exact variant; not all the products listed are low-fat.
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These cashews can be eaten as a snack or added to yoghurt, muesli and baked goods. The product information states that they don’t meet the European threshold for the ‘low-fat’ claim for solid foods.
Pack size: 160 g. Contains cashews.
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A ready-to-eat seasoned peanut snack. The product information states that this variant doesn’t meet the European threshold for the ‘low-fat’ claim for solid foods.
Pack size: 275 g. Lists 1.4 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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This crunchy-coated peanut snack is ready to eat. The product information states that this variant doesn’t meet the European threshold for the ‘low-fat’ claim for solid foods.
Pack size: 125 g. Lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Roasted, unsalted cashews for snacking or use in cooking and baking. The product information states that this variant doesn’t meet the European threshold for the ‘low-fat’ claim for solid foods.
Pack size: 200 g. Contains cashews.
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The individually wrapped portions are handy if you want to take a measured amount with you. The product information states that the mix doesn’t meet the European threshold for the ‘low-fat’ claim for solid foods.
Pack size: 750 g, divided into 30 portions of 25 g. Contains tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts.
According to the European Commission, the ‘low-fat’ claim can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Based on their declared nutritional values, the plain cashews and peanuts examined are above this threshold.
No, a claim about fat isn’t automatically a claim about energy. The historical AH page for Duyvis Oven baked smoked paprika compares the fat content with specific savoury snacks and also gives a separate energy value; it doesn’t substantiate a claim of 30% fewer calories.
Follow the advice on the pack and seal the bag properly after use. For opened packs of unsalted mixed nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general guidance of six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; nuts that are rancid, chewy or mouldy are signs of quality loss or spoilage.
Before buying, check the allergen information on the exact product’s packaging, including warnings about possible cross-contamination. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that peanuts and nuts must be listed separately on the label; Duyvis says that possible traces are listed on the packaging.
No, the NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to TRADER JOE’S unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack if you still have it at home; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other ALDI cashews.
No, the AH and Jumbo labels examined warn that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t assume that whole nuts are suitable snacks for children.
