Who are these options relevant to?

Student looking for a lighter snack

You want to tell a specific lower-fat claim apart from a preparation description, and decide for yourself how much to serve.

Student on a tight food budget

You want to choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use, without assuming that a bigger pack will automatically suit you better.

Student who eats peanuts regularly

You want to assess the ingredients, nutritional information and storage advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts a day and varying the types you eat.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by asking whether reducing fat is really your main priority. Then consider how much you use, the ingredients and the taste.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
A lower-fat claim Read the claim and check what it is being compared with. Compare fat per 100 g within the same product category. The European Commission defines ‘low fat’ for solid foods as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. If I want less fat, I want to know which product the claim is comparing it with; around 36% of consumers put this check first.
Pack size and usage Check the net weight and choose a pack size that matches how much you expect to use. Follow the storage advice on the pack. I want the pack size to suit how much I expect to use and what I can store properly; around 29% of consumers put this consideration first.
Nutritional profile Read the ingredients and salt content, and compare nutritional information per 100 g. Don’t judge a product on just one nutrient. For regular use, I want to check the salt and ingredients as well as the fat; around 21% of consumers prioritise this profile.
Taste and convenience Check whether the variety is seasoned, roasted or coated, and read the ingredients list. If I’m looking for a savoury snack to go with a student meal, I want to know what flavour and ingredients I’m choosing; around 14% of consumers put taste and convenience first.

Common mistakes

  • Treating ‘low fat’, ‘unsalted’ and ‘oven-baked’ as if they mean the same thing

    These terms describe different qualities. A preparation description alone doesn’t tell you how much fat a product contains.

    Compare the fat content per 100 g and, if there’s a lower-fat claim, check what it is being compared with. For the meaning of ‘low fat’ in solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g.

  • Comparing a claim with the wrong type of product

    The historical Duyvis Herbs&Onion listing on the Albert Heijn website compared the claim with regular peanuts in a crispy coating, not uncoated peanuts.

    Always check which comparison product the claim refers to, and keep regular peanuts, coated snacks and mixes separate.

  • Assuming an old product page is a current buying option

    Nutritional information on a page doesn’t mean the variety is still available. On 13 October 2026, the Duyvis Herbs&Onion page mentioned was listed as ‘Discontinued’ by Albert Heijn.

    Check the latest range information before treating a variety as a buying option.

  • Judging pack size without considering how much you use

    A larger pack needs to be stored properly and is practical if you can use its contents in line with the storage advice.

    Compare the net weight with how much you expect to use, and follow the instructions for storing and sealing the pack.

Brands to compare

Duyvis

The product examples include regular oven-baked peanuts and historical coated snacks; these are different product categories.

  • The Jumbo product page for Duyvis Oven Baked Original lists 50 g of fat and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The historical 30% less fat listing for Herbs&Onion was for coated peanuts and was marked as ‘Discontinued’ by Albert Heijn on 13 October 2026.

Albert Heijn

The own-brand unsalted peanuts provide a product reference for anyone who wants to check the ingredients, nutritional information and pack size.

  • For the unsalted variety reviewed, the Albert Heijn product page lists a 500 g pack and 51 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Being described as unsalted is not proof of a reduced fat content.

Jumbo

The unsalted variety is a product reference with nutritional information per 100 g and per serving.

  • For the unsalted peanuts reviewed, the Jumbo product page lists a 250 g pack and 48 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Unsalted doesn’t mean low fat; peanut butter is also a different type of product from whole peanuts.

Lidl

The Dutch product page describes salted peanuts in a 250 g pack.

  • The page specifies the product type and pack size, and says it is sold in store.
  • The product description alone does not provide a basis for comparing its fat content with other varieties.

Aldi

The product page describes Trader Joe’s dry-roasted peanuts as a seasoned or black pepper variety.

  • The pack mentioned contains 225 g, and the varieties have different flavour descriptions.
  • ‘Dry roasted’ and a flavour description do not, on their own, confirm that the product has less fat.

PLUS

The dry-roasted variety has product information about its ingredients and nutritional values.

  • The PLUS product page lists 93% peanuts, 45.7 g of fat and 1.48 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The ingredients and roasting method do not prove that the product has reduced fat.

Joybuy products

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Does ‘reduced fat’ mean the same as ‘low fat’?

No. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. A historical Albert Heijn page for Duyvis Herbs&Onion listed 21 g of fat per 100 g alongside a comparative lower-fat claim; that product listing is not the same as ‘low fat’.

Does ‘oven-baked’ prove that peanuts contain less fat?

No. A preparation description alone is not proof of lower fat. The Jumbo product page for Duyvis Oven Baked Original lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, so check the nutritional information and what any claim is being compared with.

How do I compare nutritional values when packs show different serving sizes?

First compare the values per 100 g, then work out the figures for the amount you weigh out yourself. The Albert Heijn pack reviewed uses a 25 g serving, while the Jumbo pack uses a 30 g serving; these are different serving sizes shown on the labels.

How should I store an opened bag of peanuts?

Follow the advice on the pack for that specific variety. For Duyvis Oven Baked Original, the Jumbo product page recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and, once opened, keeping it in a light- and airtight container.

What should I check if someone sharing the food has a food allergy?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack before buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains the rules on allergen labelling. A coated snack or mix may contain other allergens as well as peanuts, such as wheat or soya.

Which peanuts did Albert Heijn issue a recall warning for?

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 because it may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack; follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for this product.