If you want less fat, compare the fat content and the reference stated on the label for the exact product variant. Oven-roasted and unsalted are different attributes, and neither proves that a product contains less fat. Albert Heijn’s historic listing for Duyvis Sweet Paprika claimed 30% less fat than ordinary peanuts in a crispy coating, but the product is listed as discontinued, so it is not currently available to buy.
You want to know how much fat a product contains and what a claim such as ‘less fat’ is comparing it with. Check the exact variant and the reference: less fat does not automatically mean low-fat. The historic claim on Albert Heijn’s Duyvis Sweet Paprika listing applies to that product specifically.
You want to enjoy a measured amount while having drinks. Compare energy on the same basis and serve a considered portion, rather than treating the whole pack as one serving. Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 25 g for the cashew nuts in its listing.
You’re mainly looking out for added salt or a simple ingredients list. Unsalted cashews may still contain sunflower oil, and unroasted does not automatically mean low-fat either. So check both the ingredients and the nutritional information for the specific variant.
First decide what matters most to you: reducing fat, portion size, salt and ingredients, or a flavour that goes well with drinks. These priorities are not interchangeable.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing fat | Compare fat per 100 g and check which comparable products are used as the reference. A description of how a product is prepared is no substitute for this comparison. | If you want to be sure you’re having less fat than in a comparable product, check the claim and reference on the pack; around 36% of consumers would make reducing fat their first criterion. |
| Portion and energy | Compare energy per 100 g and consider how much you’ll actually serve. Don’t confuse the contents of a pack with a portion. | If you want to limit how much you eat while having a drink, measuring out a portion beforehand can help; around 29% of consumers would prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt content and whether oil is included in the ingredients; ‘unsalted’ does not necessarily mean ‘oil-free’. | If you’re mainly looking for no added salt or a short ingredients list, check both on the label; around 21% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Flavour and sharing | Choose between plain nuts and a seasoned snack with a coating. Match the pack size to the number of people at the table. | If you mainly want a flavour that goes well with drinks and enough to share, consider the type of snack and pack size; around 14% of consumers would prioritise flavour and sharing. |
‘Made without added oil or fat’ describes how a product is prepared, but on its own it doesn’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. Duyvis uses this description for Oven Baked Peanuts Original.
Check the fat content for the exact variant and, if there is a claim, what it is being compared with.
Unsalted cashews can still contain oil and have a considerable fat content. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim; this is not the same as a ‘less fat’ claim.
Use ‘unsalted’ to assess the salt content, and compare fat and energy separately.
Albert Heijn’s historic listing for Duyvis Sweet Paprika is marked as discontinued. The separate SPAR listing says that this variant is no longer available.
Check the current product listing before making a purchase based on old nutritional information.
Albert Heijn’s historic pack of Duyvis Sweet Paprika lists 37% peanuts, while the separate SPAR pack lists 40%. The names alone therefore don’t show that the ingredients and nutritional values are the same.
Compare the product identification, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific pack.
Useful for comparing oven-baked peanuts with coated party snacks.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts are a specific variant for anyone mainly looking to avoid added salt.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts are a separate roasted, unsalted variant.
The listing for a 500 g pack of unsalted cashews is worth considering if you’re buying snacks for a group.
Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts are a separate variant for anyone looking for this roasting method and salt level.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts are worth considering if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
These Joybuy picks cover oven-roasted options, unsalted nuts, portion packs and party mixes. The product names alone do not confirm a claim that they contain less fat.
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A good fit if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashews made without added oil or fat; this method of preparation does not, on its own, prove that the product has a lower fat content.
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A good fit if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to enjoy with drinks; assess the fat content separately from the salt level.
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A good fit if you want to serve roasted, unsalted cashews; ‘unsalted’ does not tell you whether a product contains less fat.
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The individual sachets are handy if you want to portion out snacks in advance; this is a nut and dried fruit mix, not a proven lower-fat option.
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A good fit if you want a savoury mix to share; check the ingredients if you’re specifically looking for a mix made mainly from nuts.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim. A ‘less fat’ claim compares a product with a reference product; it does not automatically mean the product meets the low-fat limit.
Not on its own. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat; check the fat content and any claim on the pack for the exact variant too.
No. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo lists sunflower oil in the unsalted cashew nuts covered here. PLUS lists cashew nuts as the ingredient in its unroasted variant; also check the warning that the product may contain peanuts.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information for non-prepacked food, including food served in cafés and restaurants, must be available before purchase. Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergen groups, and a coating may contain other allergens too.
Do not eat Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The NVWA warning applies to that specific pack and not automatically to all ALDI nuts.
