If you want to eat less total fat when having coffee on the go, compare the nutritional values of unsalted cashews and other nuts for the same quantity. A smaller portion measured out in advance can help if portion size is your main concern. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is made; it doesn’t prove that the product is low in total fat.
You mainly want to eat less total fat with your coffee on the go. So compare the same quantities and distinguish between a preparation method with no added fat and the nutritional value of the finished product. Voedingscentrum provides general nutritional values for nuts; check the label for the specific product you’re buying.
You want to know how many nuts you’re taking with you, rather than eating straight from a large bag while you’re out. Voedingscentrum’s nutritional values are based on a 25 g portion. This is a reference for comparison, not a personal portion recommendation.
You’re looking for an unsalted option and also want to keep an eye on total and saturated fat. Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for less total fat, a smaller portion or an unsalted option. Then compare the nutritional values for the same quantity and check the description of the exact product variant.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | Compare the grams of fat for the same quantity; consider the preparation method separately from the nutritional value. | If I mainly want to eat less total fat with my coffee, I compare the same portion size. Around 36% of consumers clearly prioritise eating less fat. |
| Portion size | Weigh the amount you’re taking with you and compare the nutritional values for that quantity. | When I want to measure out my snack for the journey, I’d rather take a set amount with me in advance than eat from the bag. Around 29% of consumers say portion control is their main consideration. |
| Unsalted and saturated fat | Check whether the exact product variant is unsalted, and look at saturated fat separately from total fat. | If I eat nuts regularly, I also want to check whether they’re unsalted and how much saturated fat they contain. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these factors. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Choose packaging that suits how you’ll use the product, and follow the storage advice on the pack once opened. | When I take nuts with me and want to keep the rest at home, packaging and ease of storage matter too. Around 14% of consumers say portability and managing their supply are their main considerations. |
For unsalted cashews, Voedingscentrum gives average values of 12.2 g total fat and 2.1 g saturated fat per 25 g handful. For unsalted mixed nuts, the general values are 14.9 g total fat and 1.6 g saturated fat per 25 g. These are values for types of nuts, not nutrition tables for specific supermarket products.
A product may be roasted without added oil or fat and still contain fat from the nuts themselves.
Read the preparation description and nutritional values separately. Check the label for the total fat in the exact product variant.
The claim listed by Albert Heijn for Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnoten Herbs&Onion compares the product with regular peanuts in a crispy coating in the Netherlands on average, not with plain nuts. The page says this product is no longer in the range.
Always check which type of product is used for comparison, and don’t apply the claim to other nuts.
Voedingscentrum’s general values show that comparing total fat doesn’t give the same result as comparing saturated fat.
Decide which factor matters to you, then compare total fat, saturated fat and portion size on the same basis.
The packs described by retailers including ALDI and PLUS weigh 170, 200 or 250 g, while Voedingscentrum’s general values are given per 25 g.
Measure out the amount you’ll take with you in advance, and follow the storage advice on the label for the opened pack.
An opened pack may lose quality if you don’t use it in time; check the nuts and follow the storage instructions.
Worth considering if you’re comparing oven-baked peanuts or cocktail nuts.
The own-brand option reviewed is a plain, unsalted variety.
An own-brand option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
The Notenmix reviewed is a mix of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
The product pages reviewed describe unsalted cashews and a roasted, unsalted variety under the TRADER JOE’S brand.
The own-brand option reviewed is unsalted and labelled as fair trade.
This Joybuy selection is a portion-packed, ready-to-eat option if you want to compare the stated nutritional value per 100 g when having coffee on the go.
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An option if you’re looking for peeled chestnuts that, according to the product description, are ready to eat and come in individual sachets.
The product information lists 1.7 g of fat per 100 g and 10 sachets of 100 g. A 100 g sachet is larger than the 25 g portion used for Voedingscentrum’s general values for nuts; measure out a smaller amount yourself if needed.
No. ‘No added fat’ describes how a product is made, not how much total fat the finished product contains. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Not for every type of fat. According to Voedingscentrum’s general values, unsalted cashews contain less total fat per 25 g than unsalted mixed nuts, but more saturated fat. For a specific purchase, check the label on the exact product variant.
Weigh out the amount in advance and compare the nutritional values for that same quantity. The 25 g reference used for Voedingscentrum’s general values isn’t a personal portion recommendation; adjust the amount to suit your own preference.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary ‘may contain traces’ warning on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens that must be shown on the label of pre-packed products. Duyvis advises checking the packaging for product-specific information.
First, follow the storage advice on the pack. For opened packs of mixed unsalted nuts, Voedingscentrum’s general storage guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; quality may decline after that. If nuts are rancid, tough or mouldy, don’t eat them.
