If you want less fat per equal amount, compare the nutritional information for the exact product variant; unsalted does not mean low-fat. If you’re mainly looking for a smaller snack with your afternoon coffee, weigh out a portion of regular nuts beforehand: this changes how much you eat, not the fat content per 100 g. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods.
You want to compare the fat content per equal amount and assess the nutritional information and claim for the exact product. The European Commission distinguishes between nutrition claims about fat and energy; ‘unsalted’ is not a low-fat claim.
You want to serve a smaller amount with your afternoon coffee and weigh it out beforehand. The Voedingscentrum lists 164 kcal and 14.9 g of fat for a generic 25 g handful of nuts; these are not label values for every branded product.
You’re looking for an unsalted option and want to choose between different types. The Voedingscentrum recommends a daily handful of unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat; this advice doesn’t mean every option is low-fat.
First decide whether you’re looking for less fat per 100 g or mainly want to serve a smaller amount.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content per 100 g | Compare the same amount and check the nutritional information and any claim on the packaging of the exact variant. | If I genuinely want less fat per equal amount, I compare the nutritional information rather than relying on words such as ‘unsalted’. Around 42% of consumers say fat content is their top purchasing priority. |
| Portion with coffee | Weigh out the amount you want and use the nutritional information for the exact product. | If I mainly want to serve less, weighing out a portion beforehand helps me decide how much to have without requiring a different composition per 100 g. Around 33% of consumers put portion size first. |
| Unsalted options and allergens | Check the variant, ingredients and allergen information; if you have allergies, also look for warnings about possible cross-contamination. | If I want to choose an unsalted option, I want to assess that product feature separately from the fat content. Around 17% of consumers say an unsalted composition is their top purchasing priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack weight, best-before date and storage instructions on the packaging. | If I’m buying nuts for several coffee breaks, I want packaging that suits how I’ll use and store them. Around 8% of consumers put practicality first when making a purchase. |
A statement about salt tells you nothing about the fat content. The Voedingscentrum lists 14.9 g of fat for a generic 25 g handful of unsalted nuts; this is not a product specification for every brand.
Assess salt and fat separately, and check the nutritional information for the exact variant.
A general portion and its nutritional values don’t automatically apply to a specific pack or type of nut.
Compare product labels using the same weight basis and use the values for the product you’re buying.
A larger pack needs more storage space and a suitable place to keep it. For unopened packs, the Voedingscentrum refers to the storage instructions and best-before date on the product.
Choose an amount that suits how often you eat nuts, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Duyvis offers a range of products, including Borrelnootjes, Tijgernootjes, peanuts and mixes.
AH Unsalted Cashews are a specific own-brand option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g are a specific unsalted cashew option.
The unsalted cashews product description offers a supermarket option in this variety.
The product description lists TRADER JOE'S Roasted Unsalted Cashews, 250 g.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g are a specific option if you’re looking for both of these product features.
These are regular unsalted peanuts, nuts and chestnuts to portion yourself for an afternoon coffee break. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean less fat; compare the nutritional information for each variant.
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Suitable for a portioned coffee-time snack if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts; this doesn’t mean they contain less fat.
The product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g. The description lists peanuts and sunflower oil, and warns that the product may contain cashews.
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An unsalted almond option to weigh out yourself for a snack.
The product information lists 50 g of fat and 0.03 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable for a portioned snack if you’re looking for roasted unsalted cashews.
The product information lists 46.67 g of fat and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g. Check the allergen information on the packaging.
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The individual bags provide ready-portioned snacks, so you don’t have to peel the chestnuts yourself.
The product information lists 10 bags of 100 g, 1.7 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g.
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An unsalted walnut option to portion yourself; according to the product information, the walnuts are in their shells.
The product information lists 64.3 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g. You’ll need to crack the walnuts first.
No. A smaller portion doesn’t change the fat content 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.
No. ‘Unsalted’ describes the salt content, not the fat content. The Voedingscentrum recommends a daily handful of unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat; to check the fat content, look at the nutritional information for the exact product.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergen information must be provided on prepacked products; Duyvis says that any possible traces caused by cross-contamination are listed on the packaging.
For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the product. The Voedingscentrum lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of quality loss or spoilage in mixed unsalted nuts.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the specific affected product; the warning does not apply to all ALDI cashews or to the separate 250 g pack.
