If you want to eat less fat over New Year, start by choosing your portion and comparing products on an equal-weight basis. Regular nuts don’t automatically become low in fat as a result. Then decide whether you’d prefer unsalted cashews, an unroasted nut mix or roasted cashews, and consider total fat, saturated fat, salt and allergens separately.
You want to enjoy nuts over New Year while keeping an eye on the amount of fat in each snack portion. Weighing your portion makes the amount clear. The MDL Fonds recommends 25 grams of unsalted nuts a day for adults; this isn’t an extra portion for every party occasion.
You’re looking for a nut snack with no added salt and want to distinguish total fat from saturated fat. According to Voedingscentrum, unsalted nuts are included in the Dutch Wheel of Five; the nutritional profile varies by product.
You want a roasted snack to serve with drinks and want to know what ‘no added oil’ means. Check the salt content and the label for the exact product you’re considering, too. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil.
First decide what portion you want to serve, then compare labels on an equal-weight basis. Also take salt, saturated fat, flavour and pack size into account.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat in your portion | Compare total fat per 100 g and calculate the amount for your weighed portion. | If I want to weigh out my portion for drinks, I want to know how much fat is in my bowl. Around 40% of consumers prioritise fat per portion. |
| Nutritional profile | Check saturated fat, salt and ingredients separately. | If you want to avoid salt or keep a separate eye on saturated fat, look beyond total fat alone. Around 30% of consumers make the nutritional profile their main priority. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the preparation method and salt content on the exact pack. | If I’m looking for a savoury snack to serve with drinks, I want to know whether it’s roasted and how much salt it contains. Around 20% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation method. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If you’re buying for one evening, choosing a suitable quantity can help you store any leftovers properly. Around 10% of consumers prioritise pack size and storage. |
A comparison with another snack may show a lower fat content, but that doesn’t necessarily make the product low in fat.
Don’t use ‘low fat’ as a general description for regular nuts. Compare the label per 100 g and, for a claim such as ‘less fat’, check which products it’s being compared with.
A roasted variety may contain salt, even if no oil has been added.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately.
A lower figure for total fat doesn’t automatically mean the saturated fat content is lower too.
Decide in advance which criteria matter to you, and also check saturated fat, salt and your portion size.
If the pack is larger than you need for your gathering, you may need to store leftovers.
Choose an amount that suits your needs and reseal the pack after opening, following the storage instructions.
Worth considering if you’re looking at Cashews Original or a seasoned cashew variety to serve with drinks.
The own-brand product reviewed is Unsalted Cashews, in a 500 g pack.
The 200 g Unroasted Nut Mix reviewed combines several types of nuts.
The Dutch product page describes 200 g of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
Trader Joe’s 250 g cashews are described as roasted and unsalted.
The 200 g Unsalted Unroasted Cashews reviewed lists cashews as its ingredient.
This selection of Joybuy products focuses on nut snacks for New Year’s Eve, with portions, salt and preparation methods in mind.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out cashews with no added salt for a portion to serve with drinks.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels. The label states 47,7 g fat and 0,028 g salt per 100 g.
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A Duyvis cashew variety to compare if you want to consider the salt content as well as the portion size.
The label states 43 g fat and 0,92 g salt per 100 g. The allergen information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A good choice if you’re considering salted cashews and want to keep track of the salt in each portion.
The ingredients list cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt. The label states 48 g fat and 1,0 g salt per 100 g.
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A good choice if you want to compare a roasted, unsalted cashew variety with other snacks to serve with drinks.
The ingredients list states cashews. The label states 46,67 g fat and 0,067 g salt per 100 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for salted cashews and want to keep an eye on the salt in each portion.
The ingredients list states cashews and salt. The label states 42,9 g fat and 0,9 g salt per 100 g.
For the ‘low fat’ nutrition claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. A smaller portion or a preparation method with no added oil doesn’t make a product with a higher fat content per 100 g low in fat.
The MDL Fonds recommends 25 grams of unsalted nuts a day for adults. You can weigh out this amount to see what you’re serving; it isn’t advice to eat another 25 grams at every party occasion.
No. The AH cashews reviewed contain sunflower oil, while the unroasted PLUS variety lists only cashews as an ingredient. Check the ingredients list on the exact pack.
For pre-packed nuts, check the ingredients and allergen information; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must appear on the label. The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts aren’t safe for children under four because of the risk of choking.
No. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat the affected pack; the warning applies to that specific pack and not automatically to other cashews.
