If keeping fat low is your main priority, start with ordinary raisins or dried apricots and check the nutrition information on the exact pack. The general tables from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre are not a product-specific assessment. If you want fewer calories per snack, focus on portion size: low fat does not automatically mean low energy or sugar.
You want to check the fat content on the exact pack and avoid assuming that a low figure automatically means a reduced amount compared with a similar product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general nutrition tables can be a useful starting point.
If by a lighter snack you mean fewer calories per eating occasion, check the portion size, calories and sugars as well as fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s figures for raisins and apricots are general nutrition values, not figures for every supermarket product.
You’re looking for a pack and quantity that suit your trip. Jumbo describes small boxes of raisins as handy for taking on the go; always check the instructions on the exact pack for storage and taking them with you.
First decide whether you want low fat, a smaller portion or demonstrably less fat than a similar product. According to the European Commission, the claim ‘low fat’ can be used for solid foods containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. This is not the same as a comparative claim about fat reduction.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content or fat reduction | Compare the fat per 100 g on the exact pack. If there’s a comparative claim, check what it’s based on. | If low fat is my main priority, I compare the packs and want to know exactly what a claim means. Around 34% of consumers prioritise fat content above all else. |
| Portion, sugar and energy | Check calories and sugars for the same weight, and decide how many grams you’ll have per eating occasion. | If I want to keep my snack lighter, I pay attention to how much I eat, not just the fat content. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Packaging and storage | Check how easy it is to divide into portions and follow the storage instructions for the exact product. | If I’m taking fruit on a trip, I want to be able to portion and store it easily. Around 20% of consumers are primarily concerned with convenience on the go. |
| Pack size and cost | Compare the price per kilogram of the same product and choose a quantity you’ll use. | If I’m buying snacks for a holiday, I want the pack size to suit how much I’ll use. Around 13% of consumers prioritise cost. |
A low fat content doesn’t tell you how much energy or sugar a portion provides. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 20 g handful of raisins contains 0.1 g of fat, 65 kcal and 13.8 g of sugars.
Check calories and sugars as well as fat, and compare values on the same basis.
An absolute fat content and a claim that a product contains less fat than similar products don’t mean the same thing.
Decide whether you’re looking for a low number of grams of fat or a substantiated comparison with a similar product.
The range may also include mixes with nuts or chocolate-covered raisins. Nutrition values for ordinary raisins or apricots don’t automatically apply to these products.
Check the full product name and ingredients before comparing values.
A different net weight can change the price per kilogram. Jumbo lists sultanas in different pack sizes.
Compare the same product per kilogram and choose a quantity that suits how much you’ll use.
The product page confirms AH Soaked Dried Apricots; the range also includes fruit and nut mixes.
Jumbo lists sultanas in different pack sizes, as well as small boxes of raisins.
Lidl offers Alesto products including nuts and dried fruit, for snacking or as a topping.
Aldi lists TRADER JOE'S Sun-Dried Apricots in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists Dried Apricots in a 375 g stand-up pouch.
Dirk lists a range of 1 de Beste products, including raisins, apricots and prunes.
These Joybuy products are dried fruits with listed nutrition values that can help you compare fat per 100 g. Also check energy, sugars, ingredients and portion size.
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An option for comparing dried jujubes if you’re mainly looking at fat content per 100 g.
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An option if you want to compare dried soursop for fat as well as its other nutrition values.
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An option if you want to compare dried plums for fat per 100 g and take salt into account too.
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An option for comparing dried apricots if fat per 100 g is your main selection criteria.
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An option for comparing dried dragon fruit, with particular attention to the listed fat content.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. Meeting this threshold doesn’t prove that a product contains less fat than a similar option.
No, check energy, sugars and how much you eat too. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 20 g handful of raisins contains 0.1 g of fat, 65 kcal and 13.8 g of sugars; these general values don’t automatically apply to every pack.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack you have. For opened dried fruit mix, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a cupboard storage period of 6–9 months. This advice doesn’t automatically apply to other types of fruit or to storage in a warm car.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA states that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label. A low fat content says nothing about whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy or sensitivity.
Not necessarily: compare the price per kilogram and how much you’ll actually use. Jumbo lists sultanas in different pack sizes; this doesn’t tell you which supermarket is generally the cheapest.
