If you want to eat less fat during an Orange night, compare the fat content of products on the same weight basis and consider the portion you serve too. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘no added fat’ describe different qualities from ‘low fat’. Choose according to what matters most to you, and check the pack’s nutrition table, ingredients and allergen information.
You want a well-founded comparison of fat content and need to know what a claim is being compared with. A description of how a product is prepared, such as oven-roasted, is not the same as a comparison of nutritional values.
You want to decide in advance how much to serve during the match. Voedingscentrum gives a handful of 25 grams as a general nutritional reference for unsalted nuts; use the nutrition table on your own pack for the specific product.
Your main preference is unsalted nuts, not necessarily a lower fat content. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Schijf van Vijf; assess fat content and portion size separately.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a verifiable fat comparison, a measured portion or an unsalted option. These are different buying considerations, and one quality doesn’t prove another.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| A well-founded lower-fat claim | Compare total fat on the same weight basis and check what the product claim is being compared with. Oven-roasted or made without added fat does not, in itself, prove a lower total fat content. | If I’m looking for a reduced-fat snack, I want to see what the product has been compared with, not just how it was prepared. Around 31% of consumers prioritise fat reduction. |
| Portion size and energy | Check the energy per 100 grams and calculate the amount for your weighed portion. As a general reference, Voedingscentrum gives 164 kcal and 14.9 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted nuts. | During the match, I want to decide in advance how much to serve, without confusing portion size with the composition of the nuts. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Unsalted options | Check that the specific product is labelled unsalted, and review its ingredients and salt content. Jumbo states that the salt content of its unsalted cashew nuts comes from naturally occurring sodium. | If I want an unsalted snack, I look specifically for that quality and consider fat separately. Around 19% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacks. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information on the specific pack. The NVWA states that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked products, and treats peanuts and tree nuts separately. | If someone at the table has a known peanut or tree nut allergy, I want to check the exact pack before serving anything. Around 13% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to serve, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For the nut mix reviewed, PLUS says to store in a cool, dry place away from light. | For a match-night get-together, I want to choose a pack that suits the number of people and the amount I plan to serve. Around 12% of consumers prioritise sharing and practical buying considerations. |
A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t automatically tell you its total fat content. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without adding oil or fat; this is not a comparison of total fat content.
Read the nutrition table and assess any fat claim separately from the preparation method.
A comparison of fat content doesn’t automatically prove an equivalent reduction in energy. The European Commission treats the claim ‘energy-reduced’ separately from nutrition claims about fat.
Check both energy and fat on the same weight basis, then calculate the values for the portion you’re serving.
‘Unsalted’ describes the salt content, not a reduced total fat content. It answers a different question from a claim about less fat.
Decide what matters most to you, then check salt, fat and portion size separately.
Within the scope covered here, the products described include seasoned peanut snacks and oven-roasted peanuts. The preparation method and specific lower-fat claim don’t automatically apply to the brand as a whole.
AH Ongezouten cashewnoten is a product reference if unsalted is your first preference.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is a listed option if you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts.
The listing for unsalted cashew nuts is relevant if you’re choosing based on that quality.
ALDI describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250-gram pack under the TRADER JOE'S label.
PLUS Notenmix ongebrand ongezouten 200 g is a reference if you’re looking for an unsalted mix rather than a single type of nut.
According to the European Commission, solid foods can carry the nutrition claim ‘low fat’ if they contain no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. This is a condition for using the claim, not a general buying recommendation.
No. ‘No added fat’ describes a preparation method and is not the same as a comparison of total fat content. If you’re choosing a product because it contains less fat, check the nutrition information and the description of the product it’s being compared with.
Multiply the value per 100 grams by the number of grams in your weighed portion, then divide the result by 100. Use the nutrition information on the exact pack; Voedingscentrum’s general reference of 164 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted nuts doesn’t apply to every individual pack.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before serving the snack. According to the NVWA, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; peanuts and tree nuts are listed separately.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies specifically to Trader Joe’s cashewnoten ongezouten, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warns consumers not to eat that pack. The 250-gram pack mentioned is a different product listing; if in doubt, check the exact product identity and the NVWA’s latest warnings.
