Check the fat content per 100 g as well as the portion you serve: unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low in fat. Specific Duyvis party nuts carried a claim of 30% less fat compared with various reference products, but Albert Heijn lists those varieties as discontinued, so that claim does not point to a current buying option.
You want to know whether a lower-fat claim applies to the exact variety you choose and which products it is being compared with. Plain peanuts and peanuts with a crunchy coating are different types of product.
You want to take the fat and energy content of your party spread into account, even if you choose regular peanuts. Compare labels per 100 g, then work out the figures for the same portion size.
You may be looking for unsalted peanuts, but you don’t want to confuse this with lower fat. Labels from retailers including AH, Jumbo and PLUS show that these qualities need to be considered separately.
Start by checking the fat per 100 g and exactly what a claim is based on. Then consider the portion, salt and ingredients of the variety you want to serve.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Lower fat | Compare total fat per 100 g and, if there’s a claim, check which products are used as the reference. | I want to link a lower-fat claim to the exact variety and comparison. Around 40% of consumers put demonstrably lower fat at the top of their list. |
| Portion and energy | Compare the figures per 100 g first, then calculate them for the same portion size. | I want to decide how much to serve without mixing up portion sizes from different labels. Around 30% of consumers give portion size and energy the highest priority. |
| Salt | Check salt and total fat separately; unsalted, on its own, tells you nothing about fat content. | I’m mainly looking for peanuts with little or no added salt, but I also want to assess the fat separately. Around 20% of consumers put limiting salt at the top of their list. |
| Coating and recipe | Check the peanut content, ingredients and allergens of the exact flavour variety. | I want to know whether plain peanuts or a seasoned coating will suit my drinks and nibbles and my guests. Around 10% of consumers make flavour and ingredients their first consideration. |
Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as roasted without added oil or fat. The label for the 225 g variety lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, according to Jumbo.
Use the preparation method to understand how the product is made, and the label to assess its fat content.
The claims for Duyvis Herbs&Onion and Tomato and herbs apply to specific coated party nuts and use different reference products. Albert Heijn lists both varieties as discontinued.
Check the full product name and comparison basis; don’t apply the claim to plain or oven-baked peanuts.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Ongezouten, while Duyvis Original has a 30 g portion. This means the nutritional values per portion are not directly comparable.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then use the same portion size for both products.
According to the labels, the Duyvis coated party nuts examined contain wheat and cereals containing gluten, and list 1,7 or 2 g of salt per 100 g.
Check the ingredients, allergens and salt content of the exact flavour variety too, especially if you’re buying for guests.
The product examples examined range from plain Oven Baked Peanuts Original to party nuts with a crunchy coating.
AH Ongezouten is an own-brand example for anyone considering salt as a separate factor.
Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g is another own-brand example, with label values for fat and salt.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 g is an example for anyone looking for plain, unsalted peanuts.
The official product listings distinguish unsalted peanuts from Alesto Cruspies, peanuts in a seasoned dough coating.
ALDI presents Trader Joe’s peanuts 250 g as roasted and unsalted.
This selection includes unsalted and roasted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and unroasted peanuts for you to prepare yourself. Check the label for the exact variety; the product choice alone does not support a lower-fat claim.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to serve with drinks and nibbles.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
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An option if you want to serve roasted peanuts straight from the pack as a snack with drinks.
The product description lists 97% peanuts and 1,4 g of salt.
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Ideal for a gathering where you shell the peanuts yourself.
The product description suggests snacking on them in their shells and using them in sweet and savoury dishes.
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An option if you want to roast and season the peanuts yourself for your gathering.
The product description lists 49 g of fat per 100 g. It suggests roasting and seasoning them before serving as a snack.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts to serve with drinks and nibbles.
The product description lists 100% peanuts and 50 g of fat per 100 g. This information does not support a lower-fat claim.
According to the European Commission, a solid food can be labelled ‘low fat’ if it contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The peanut and party nut labels examined, which list 21 to 51 g of fat per 100 g, are above this limit.
Compare the fat per 100 g first, then work out the figures for the same portion size for both products. This helps you avoid mistaking a difference in the portion sizes shown on labels for a difference in the products’ composition.
Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. The labels for the Duyvis coated party nuts examined list wheat and cereals containing gluten; Albert Heijn lists those varieties as discontinued, so always check the packaging of the product you’re serving.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the product from that specific pack. The warning does not automatically apply to other AH peanuts or to the 300 g unsalted variety examined.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the variety you choose. AH advises storing AH Ongezouten 300 g in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing it well after use; Duyvis advises storing Oven Baked Peanuts Original in a cool, dry place and transferring it to a light-proof, airtight container after opening.
