If you want to eat less fat from nuts during a film night, compare the nutritional information as well as the amount you serve. No added fat doesn’t mean a product is low in fat: the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. Only use ‘reduced fat’ for a product with a substantiated comparative claim; a preparation method or unsalted flavour doesn’t prove this.
You want to serve nuts during a film and keep an eye on the fat and energy per portion. Compare the nutritional information on the label with the amount you actually plan to serve; regular nuts aren’t automatically reduced fat.
You’re looking for seasoned or roasted nuts and want to know what the preparation method means. Duyvis says that certain peanuts are roasted without oil; also check the nutritional information and salt content on the specific pack.
You’re buying for guests or several snack occasions and are thinking about packaging, allergens and storage. The NVWA highlights the allergen information on prepacked products; a resealable pack, such as the Trader Joe’s nut mix described by ALDI, can be handy.
First, check whether you’re looking for a substantiated reduced-fat claim. Then decide on your portion and weigh up flavour, salt and packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim | Check the exact claim and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. | If I’m looking for less fat, I want to see a specific claim and comparable product information. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Portion and energy | Choose an amount in advance and compare products using the same portion size. | I want to fill a bowl in advance and know how much fat and energy that amount contains. Around 29% of consumers give portion size and energy the highest priority. |
| Flavour and salt | Check the salt content and whether the nuts are seasoned or unsalted. | For a savoury film night, I want to weigh up flavour against salt and ingredients. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this choice of flavour. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size to suit how you’ll use it and check the allergen information. | If I’m buying for guests or several occasions, I look for suitable packaging, allergen information and a way to store leftovers. Around 14% of consumers give practical planning the highest priority. |
A preparation method doesn’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the Duyvis Oven roasted almonds reviewed, although Duyvis says they’re roasted without added oil or fat.
Read the nutrition table alongside the preparation description, and treat the preparation method separately from a nutrition claim.
Jumbo lists a 25 g portion for its unroasted nut mix; the product information for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds gives a portion size of 30 g. These portions aren’t the same and may not match the amount you serve yourself.
First compare products per 100 g, then work out the figures for the same portion size of your choosing.
Total fat doesn’t tell you how much saturated fat, energy or salt a product contains. These figures may also be relevant to your choice.
Decide what you want to compare, then check the other nutritional information and the ingredients list too.
A larger pack isn’t automatically right if you’re only going to use some of it. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose packaging to suit your planned use and seal the bag carefully after serving.
The examples below refer to specific product types and packs; a feature of one variant doesn’t automatically apply to the whole brand.
Worth considering for seasoned peanuts and roasted nuts.
Worth considering for a range of own-brand varieties, including cashew nuts.
Worth considering for an unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
Worth considering as a place to shop for an unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
Worth considering for the Trader Joe’s nut mix sold by ALDI.
Worth considering for an unroasted, unsalted own-brand mix.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts and nut mixes. Use the nutritional information to compare regular nut snacks; none of these product descriptions confirms a reduced-fat claim.
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A good choice if you want to serve unsalted peanuts during a film.
The Joybuy product description lists 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. The fat content is above the European Commission limit of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; this doesn’t confirm a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A good choice if you want to serve raw, unsalted almonds as a snack.
The Joybuy product description lists 50 g of fat and 591 kcal per 100 g. The fat content is above the European Commission limit of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; this doesn’t confirm a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A good choice if you want to serve roasted cashew nuts without added salt.
The Joybuy product description lists 46.67 g of fat and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g. The fat content is above the European Commission limit of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; this doesn’t confirm a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A good choice if you want to serve a raw, unsalted nut mix as a film-night snack.
The Joybuy product description lists 55.7 g of fat and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g. The fat content is above the European Commission limit of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; this doesn’t confirm a comparative reduced-fat claim.
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A good choice if you want to serve an unsalted nut mix during a film.
The Joybuy product description lists 52.1 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g. The fat content is above the European Commission limit of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim; this doesn’t confirm a comparative reduced-fat claim.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. ‘No added fat’ describes something different: Albert Heijn’s product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted almonds, although they’re roasted without added oil or fat.
The Duyvis Oven roasted almonds reviewed are sold as a roasted snack, so there’s no need to roast them further to enjoy them in this form. Follow any instructions on the pack you buy.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry, preferably cool place. The Voedingscentrum recommends a storage temperature of 10 to 15 °C; also follow the instructions on the packaging.
Read the current label on the pack you’ve chosen. The NVWA says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. From 1 January 2026, new rules apply in the Netherlands for warnings about the unintended presence of allergens; an oven or fat claim doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
The Jumbo and PLUS product information reviewed warns that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind if young children are joining your film night, and check the packaging of the product you choose.
