If you want to eat less fat, compare the fat content per 100 g and check that any claim applies to the exact variant and the stated comparison product. For fewer calories, the kcal and the portion you actually eat also matter; check the salt separately. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. So a comparative ‘reduced fat’ claim does not automatically mean a product is low in fat.
You want to keep enjoying seasoned party nuts, but are looking for a variant with a verifiable comparative reduction in fat. So check the exact variant and the comparison product the claim refers to. The examples are based on product information from Duyvis and Albert Heijn.
You’re mainly keeping an eye on how much energy you consume. Compare kcal on the same weight basis and decide in advance how much you’ll serve; the nutritional values per 100 g don’t change if you have a smaller portion. The Voedingscentrum and Albert Heijn provide information about portions and specific products.
You’re looking for unsalted nuts or a mix and also want to check the ingredients and allergens for your guests. Unsalted is a different attribute from lower in fat. The Voedingscentrum and the NVWA provide information about nuts and allergens.
A good fit if: you’re specifically looking for a seasoned, crunchy coating and want to assess the claim against the comparison product named.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn stated that Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnoten Sweet Paprika had 30% less fat than regular peanuts in a crunchy coating on average, but also contained 21 g of fat and 2 g of salt per 100 g. The product page stated that this variant had been discontinued.
A good fit if: you’re looking for roasted nuts whose manufacturer describes them as prepared without adding oil or fat.
Bear in mind: Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as roasted without adding oil or fat. That alone says nothing about the naturally occurring fat in the nut; Albert Heijn lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the separate Duyvis Oven roasted almonds product.
A good fit if: you want unsalted nuts without a crunchy coating and prefer to decide how much to serve.
Bear in mind: Albert Heijn lists 0 g of salt and 64 g of fat per 100 g for AH Walnootmix ongebrand. Unsalted doesn’t mean lower in fat.
First decide which quality matters most for your get-together. Then compare the labels per 100 g and, if needed, convert the portion sizes so you’re comparing the same amount.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Assessing a reduced-fat claim | Read the exact claim, the comparison product and the fat content per 100 g. For a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I choose seasoned party nuts, I want to know whether the claim applies to that exact variant and what it is being compared with. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a verifiable reduction in fat. |
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g, then use the same portion size for both; different portion sizes are not a like-for-like basis for comparison. | If I want to consume less energy, I look at both the kcal and the amount I actually serve. Around 29% of consumers prioritise energy and portion size. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt content per 100 g, the ingredients and whether it’s a plain nut or a coated snack. For example, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of salt per 100 g for AH Walnootmix ongebrand. | If I’m looking for unsalted nuts without a crunchy coating, I want to assess salt and ingredients separately from fat content. Around 21% of consumers prioritise salt and ingredients. |
| Packaging and allergens | Check the pack size and keep the ingredients and allergen information. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. | For a shared spread, I want to know how much I can serve and be able to check the packaging for guests. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical shopping and serving. |
The way a nut is prepared doesn’t tell you how much fat it naturally contains. Albert Heijn lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, while the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
As well as checking how the product is prepared, always check the fat content per 100 g for the exact variant.
Fat, energy and salt are separate nutritional values. A comparative fat claim also doesn’t tell you how much you’ll ultimately eat.
Check kcal and salt separately, and decide in advance how much you’ll serve.
Nutritional values for 25 g and 30 g can’t be compared fairly without converting them.
Compare the products per 100 g first, then work out the values for the same portion size for both.
Without the product information, it’s harder for guests to check the ingredients and allergens in each product. A nutritional claim doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Keep the packaging and check the allergen information on the labels of prepacked products, as advised by the NVWA.
Relevant product lines include coated party nuts and oven-prepared nuts; assess each variant individually.
The own-brand range includes unroasted nut mixes; check the salt, fat and ingredients on each pack.
The range includes separate categories for unsalted nut mixes and salted nuts.
Alesto is Lidl’s own range, which includes nuts and dried fruit.
The range includes Trader Joe’s Unsalted Nut Mix.
The unsalted nuts category includes own-brand peanuts, almonds and nut mixes.
These product options range from peeled chestnuts with stated nutritional values to unsalted peanuts, almonds, cashews and nut mixes. Compare fat, energy, salt and ingredients for each product; unsalted nuts aren’t automatically low in fat.
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An option if you want to compare fat content per 100 g: the product description lists 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, but makes no reduced-fat claim.
Peeled and ready to eat; 10 sachets of 100 g. The stated nutritional values are 191 kcal and 0 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts, but not if you want a low-fat option: the description lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
The description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. May contain cashews.
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An option if you’re choosing almonds and want to assess the salt separately; the product description lists 0.00 g of salt per 100 g.
The description lists 100% almonds, 50 g of fat and 578 kcal per 100 g. Contains almonds.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added salt; the stated values are 46.67 g of fat and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
The product description lists 596 kcal per 100 g. Contains cashews.
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An option if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted mix; the product description lists 0 g of salt per 100 g, but also 58.7 g of fat per 100 g.
The mix contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews. May also contain peanuts and other nuts.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. A smaller portion doesn’t change that limit per 100 g; a comparative reduced-fat claim is something different.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work out the values for the same chosen portion size for both products. Portion sizes on packaging can differ, so they don’t automatically provide a like-for-like basis for comparison.
A fat claim doesn’t provide information about allergens, so check the label for the exact variant. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; Albert Heijn listed peanuts and wheat among the allergens for Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnoten Sweet Paprika.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your variant. For Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place and using a lightproof, airtight container after opening. For AH Walnootmix ongebrand, the advice is to store in a cool, dark, dry place and reseal the pack securely.
Always check the exact product name, packaging, barcode and best-before date, and follow the instructions in the relevant notice. The NVWA recall notice of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. A separate notice from Albert Heijn concerned AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub, with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; Albert Heijn advised customers to return the product for a full refund. These notices apply to the products and batches named, not to all nuts sold by those retailers.
