If you want the peanuts themselves to contain less fat, check the nutritional information and the precise claim on the packaging; unsalted does not mean low-fat. If you mainly want to take a measured snack with you, you can portion out ordinary unsalted peanuts in advance, but this won’t change their nutritional composition.
You’re looking for less fat in the snack itself and want to distinguish a nutrition claim from a description such as ‘unsalted’. The European Commission sets out the conditions for the ‘low fat’ claim; the NVWA explains that nutrition claims on food must comply with European rules.
You want to take a measured amount with you rather than eat from a large pack during your shift. VGZ lists unsalted nuts as a possible snack at night; the 300 g AH version states that it contains 25 g portions.
Your main priority is an unsalted peanut snack, not necessarily a lower fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; also check the ingredients and nutritional information for the variety you choose.
Choose this option when: the fat content of the peanuts themselves is the deciding factor for you.
Consideration: the claim must apply to the exact variety; unsalted peanuts alone are no proof of a lower fat content.
Choose this option when: you mainly want to take a set amount with you for your shift.
Consideration: portioning doesn’t change the nutritional composition; the 300 g AH version states that it contains 25 g portions.
For solid foods, the ‘low fat’ claim means no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. Don’t automatically apply this limit to ‘less fat’ or ‘light’: check the conditions and basis of comparison for the specific claim.
| Consideration | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat in the product | Check the nutritional information per 100 g, the claim for the exact variety and, for a comparative claim, the basis of comparison. | If I mainly want to assess the fat content of the snack itself, I check the exact nutritional information; around 36% of consumers put fat content first. |
| A measured portion | Check the portion size and nutritional information per 100 g, then work out the figures for the amount you plan to take with you. | If I want to decide in advance how many peanuts to take for my shift, I check the portion information; around 29% of consumers prioritise portion planning. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the salt content per 100 g and check the ingredients, including any added oil. | If I’m specifically looking for unsalted peanuts, I check the label rather than relying on the product name alone; around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Taking it with you and storing it | Check the pack size, storage instructions and whether you can reseal the pack properly after use. | If I want to take a portion with me and store the rest of the pack, the pack size and resealing instructions matter to me; around 14% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
The unsalted AH, Jumbo and PLUS varieties we looked at state 51 g, 48 g and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively. These are the label values for those varieties; the terms ‘unsalted’ and ‘roasted’ do not support a claim of reduced fat.
Check the nutrition table for the exact variety and assess the claim separately from the preparation method and salt content. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list these values in their product information.
Peanut powder is a different type of product from ready-to-eat snack peanuts. Check that the product format and ingredients suit what you want to take with you for your shift.
Assess snack peanuts using their own product information, and don’t use data for a different product format to confirm a fat claim.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g states that it contains 12 portions of 25 g. Pack size and portion size are therefore different things.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you, then assess the nutritional information for that same amount.
A snack brand offering fried, roasted, marinated and coated peanut products, for anyone looking to compare different types of snack.
A supermarket own-brand option for ordinary unsalted peanuts, with information about ingredients, portions and storage.
A supermarket own-brand option with an unsalted peanut variety. Its ingredients and nutritional information are listed per 100 g and per 30 g.
A supermarket option with an official product listing for 285 g of unsalted peanuts.
A supermarket option featuring TRADER JOE’S Roasted and Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g.
A supermarket own-brand option with 250 g of unsalted peanuts and nutritional information per 100 g.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the limit for a ‘low fat’ claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g contains 51 g of fat per 100 g, so unsalted does not automatically mean low-fat.
Don’t assume these claims are interchangeable. The limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g applies to the ‘low fat’ claim; for ‘less fat’ or ‘light’, check the conditions and basis of comparison for the claim on the exact variety.
VGZ lists unsalted nuts as one possible snack at night, alongside options such as yoghurt or quark and raw vegetables. This general dietary advice isn’t a statement about the effects of any specific peanut product.
Check the information on the packaging for the exact variety. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS varieties we looked at contain peanuts and state that other nuts may also be present. For children diagnosed with a peanut allergy, Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises avoiding foods containing peanuts or traces of them; if you have an allergy, follow your personal treatment advice.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Do not eat this specific pack; Albert Heijn says you can return it for a refund of the purchase price. The warning does not automatically apply to other varieties.
