If you want to reduce your fat intake by choosing a different product, compare the fat content per 100 g and check what any reduced-fat claim is based on. If your main aim is to limit the amount of your lunch snack, measure out a portion; a smaller portion does not change the product’s composition. Baking in an oven or stating ‘no added fat’ does not, by itself, prove that a product is low in total fat.
If you want to have coated peanuts with lunch and are mainly looking for less fat in the same quantity, compare the fat content per 100 g. A reduced-fat claim, a ‘low fat’ claim and a description of how the product is prepared do not mean the same thing.
If you want to take or serve a set amount, check the portion weight and divide up the snack yourself. The number of portions on the pack is a guide for working out quantities, not necessarily the amount you’ll eat.
If peanuts, wheat or milk matter to your choice, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour. For loose portions from a canteen, ask for the relevant information before buying.
First decide whether you want to compare the product’s composition or mainly control your portion size. Then check the nutritional information and allergen details for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare fat per 100 g and check what a claim is being compared with. ‘No added fat’ does not tell you how much total fat the product contains. | If your main aim is to have less fat in the same quantity of coated peanuts, look at the product’s composition rather than just how it is prepared. Consumers whose top priority is reducing the product’s fat content are estimated to make up around 40%. |
| Amount per lunch | Weigh your chosen portion and convert the values per 100 g to match that amount. A portion suggestion on the pack is not personal advice. | If you want to take regular coated peanuts with you but limit how much you have at lunch, measuring out a portion in advance can help. Consumers who prioritise portion control are estimated to make up around 30%. |
| Dietary suitability | Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings for the exact flavour. For unpackaged portions, ask for the information before buying. | If a dietary requirement determines your choice, the information must match that exact variety; a flavour name or dietary label does not replace allergen information. Consumers who prioritise dietary suitability are estimated to make up around 20%. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, the number of portions stated, whether the pack can be resealed and the storage instructions after opening. | If you want to spread a bag over several lunches, think about how you’ll seal and store the rest. Consumers whose top priority is convenient packaging are estimated to make up around 10%. |
The percentages are scenario-based estimates of primary buying priorities, not measured student or market shares.
The preparation description does not tell you how much fat is naturally present in the peanuts. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as being made without added oil or fat; that does not prove that its total fat content is low.
Compare the total fat per 100 g on the latest product information, and consider how much you eat too.
The historical Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion pack stated 21 g fat, 476 kcal and 2 g salt per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists this variety as discontinued, so those figures do not represent a current buying option.
Compare fat, energy and salt separately, using the same weight basis. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods; a comparative reduced-fat claim is not the same thing.
The number of portions on a bag describes a suggested amount for working out quantities. If you only want some of a multi-portion bag with lunch, you’ll need to divide it up yourself.
Pour out your chosen amount before eating, then reseal the pack according to the label.
A multi-portion bag needs to be divided up after opening and stored between lunches.
A vegan label does not mean a product is free from peanuts or wheat. Allergens can vary between flavours and packs.
Check the information for the exact variety. For loose portions from a canteen, ask for allergen information before buying; the NVWA explains that this must be available for unpackaged foods before purchase.
Duyvis sells both coated peanuts and separate peanut product ranges. Keep the product type distinct from the preparation claim.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a standard own-brand variety with portion information and resealable packaging.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is a standard variety with nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
Lidl lists coated peanuts in several varieties; the Dutch product page describes a 300 g pack.
Under its Trader Joe’s product brand, ALDI lists oriental, provençale and cocktail coated peanuts in 300 g packs.
PLUS Borrelnoten Provençaals is a standard own-brand variety that the retailer describes as vegan.
These Joybuy products are standard coated peanuts for anyone wanting a measured portion with lunch; the fat values shown do not support a reduced-fat claim.
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A seasoned peanut snack with a crunchy coating, ideal for measuring out a portion of your choice.
Fat: 34 g per 100 g. This value does not support a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A crunchy-coated peanut snack; the product description gives a portion size of 30 g.
Fat: 34 g per 100 g. This value does not support a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A crunchy-coated peanut snack with a Provençal flavour; the product description gives a portion size of 30 g.
Fat: 33 g per 100 g. This value does not support a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A crunchy peanut snack that, according to the product description, can also be served as a side dish.
Fat: 35 g per 100 g. This value does not support a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A seasoned coated peanut snack, described as suitable for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Fat: 33 g per 100 g. This value does not support a comparative reduced-fat claim.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. A comparative reduced-fat claim refers to a reduction against a comparison product and is not synonymous with ‘low fat’.
No. 25 g is the portion basis used on some product pages, not personal advice about what to have for lunch. Use the table on the exact pack to work out the nutritional values for the amount you choose.
The seller must provide information about any allergens before purchase. The NVWA explains that this information must be directly available for unpackaged foods; ask for it before you buy.
No. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour. AH Borrelnoten cocktail lists milk and wheat; other varieties have their own ingredients and warnings. For loose portions, ask for the details of the product actually being offered.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. For AH Borrelnoten cocktail, the advice is to store it in a cool, dark and dry place and close the pack securely after use; Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place.
