If you want less fat in your bowl during a TV evening, start by weighing out a portion. If you want less fat per 100 g, compare the nutrition tables and consider a different type of snack, such as sweet chestnuts. Unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low in fat: for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim, while Albert Heijn lists 47 g per 100 g for AH Terra Ongebrande cashewnoten and 43 g per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted.
You want to keep enjoying your usual nuts, but decide in advance how much to put in your bowl. Weighing out a portion makes your chosen amount clear; it doesn’t automatically tell you what you’ll eat later in the evening.
You want to find out whether a product really contains less fat, and what ‘unroasted’, ‘unsalted’ and ‘no added oil’ mean on the packaging. So compare the nutrition information and ingredients for the exact variant.
You’re open to trying sweet chestnuts if a lower fat content matters more to you than the familiar composition of cashews. Bear in mind that fresh chestnuts need preparing and are a different type of snack.
First decide whether you mainly want less fat in your own portion or are looking for a product with a different nutritional profile. Then compare the packaging per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat in your portion | Weigh your portion and use the nutrition information per 100 g to work it out. Albert Heijn lists 47 g of fat per 100 g for AH Terra; mathematically, 25 g works out at 11.75 g of fat. | If I want to stick with my usual nuts but be more mindful about how much I serve myself, weighing a portion helps. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Low fat or prepared differently? | For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. Compare total fat per 100 g; a description of how a product is prepared does not, on its own, prove that it meets this claim. | If I really want a lower fat content per 100 g, I check the nutrition table and may consider a different type of snack. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a lower fat content. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients list as well as the salt content. AH Terra lists cashew nuts; AH Cashewnoten Ongezouten and Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten list sunflower oil. | If I want to avoid added salt or cooking oil, I look beyond the ‘unsalted’ description. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a simple ingredients list. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the exact variant, how it is prepared and the salt per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 0.92 g of salt and 43 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted. | If I’m mainly looking for a savoury, roasted snack, I weigh up that preference against the salt content and portion size. Around 14% of consumers prioritise a savoury flavour. |
These descriptions do not mean the same thing. The AH Terra cashews examined contain 47 g of fat per 100 g; the Duyvis variant described by Albert Heijn as having no added oil contains 43 g per 100 g. Both figures are above the European threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Check total fat, saturated fat and energy per 100 g alongside the ingredients list. Keep the preparation method and nutrition claim separate.
The AH Terra product page lists a 25 g serving, while the Duyvis product page examined lists 30 g. So a per-serving comparison reflects not only the product, but also the amount.
Compare per 100 g first, then work out both products for the same amount in your bowl.
Fresh chestnuts need preparing and storing differently from dried cashews.
Follow the instructions on the exact packaging and choose an amount you can prepare in good time.
Remember to factor in the time it takes to clean and prepare them, too.
The Oven roasted cashews salted variant examined is a savoury option if you’re looking for roasted cashews.
The two cashew variants examined differ in their ingredients and nutritional values.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is worth considering if you’re comparing unsalted cashew variants.
Alesto is a relevant product range to include when comparing nuts for a snack.
The product listing examined is for 250 g of roasted, unsalted cashews.
PLUS Cashewnoten Gezouten FT 170 g is a savoury cashew variant to compare with other labels.
These products are relevant if you’re considering chestnuts as a different type of snack from regular cashews. Compare the nutrition table and ingredients for the exact variant with what you’re looking for.
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A 125 g pack of roasted chestnuts to compare with your usual TV snack; check the nutrition information per 100 g on the packaging.
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An option to consider if you want to compare chestnut kernels with regular snack nuts; check the nutrition information and serving size on the packaging.
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The 300 g pack is worth considering if you’re comparing chestnut kernels in a larger quantity; check the label for nutrition information per 100 g.
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The product name specifies 1 kg in 10 sachets; check the nutrition table and ingredients for this variant if you want to compare portions.
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This 120 g pack is a chestnut snack to compare with other options. Bear in mind that the product information lists sugar as an ingredient and states 18 g of sugars per 100 g.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. That’s different from eating a smaller portion of regular nuts; the cashew variants examined, with 43 to 50 g of fat per 100 g, do not meet this threshold.
First compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then calculate the amount for the weight you eat. Albert Heijn lists 47 g of fat per 100 g for AH Terra; mathematically, that works out at 11.75 g of fat for 25 g.
No, it depends on the ingredients in the exact variant. Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil in AH Cashewnoten Ongezouten, and Jumbo lists sunflower oil in Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten. So check both the ingredients and the salt content.
Check the allergen information on the exact packaging and consider it in relation to your own allergy. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly declared; AH Terra lists cashew nuts and the possible presence of other nuts and peanuts. A lower fat content does not make a product containing an allergen suitable for someone who is allergic to it.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat that specific pack if you still have it at home; the warning does not automatically apply to other packs or the 250 g variant.
