First, compare the fat content per 100 g and assess any reduced-fat claim separately: unsalted or oven-baked does not automatically mean low in fat. If your main aim is to serve less fat per portion, weigh out the amount you offer. Also check the sugar, salt and allergen information, as a lower fat content can come with a different nutritional profile.
You want to choose peanuts for a birthday party based on their nutritional profile, not just words such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘oven-baked’. Compare the fat, energy, sugar and salt content for the exact variant, using the same quantity.
You want to keep serving peanuts, but tailor the amount to each guest. Weighing out a portion changes how much fat you serve, not the nutritional value per 100 g.
Check the allergen information for the exact variant. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might find this more important? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check what comparison any reduced-fat claim is based on. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I want to know whether the fat content is genuinely lower and what a claim is based on, this matters; around 31% of consumers prioritise clearly lower fat content. |
| Fat and energy per portion | Choose a serving size and calculate the fat and energy based on the figures per 100 g. Jumbo lists 48 g of fat and 602 kcal per 100 g for its Unsalted variant; a calculated 25 g portion contains 12 g of fat and 150.5 kcal. | If I want to serve a weighed amount to each guest, I look at the nutritional values for that portion; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Suitability for guests | Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. | If a guest has a relevant allergy or there are young children, I want to check the ingredients, warnings and serving format; around 19% of consumers put guest safety first. |
| Flavour and ingredients | As well as the fat content, check the proportion of peanuts, sugar and salt. Jumbo lists 69% peanuts, 25 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Baked Honey Peanuts. | For a sweet, party-friendly flavour, I want to take sugar, salt and the proportion of peanuts into account; around 13% of consumers prioritise flavour and ingredients. |
| Packaging and where to buy | Check the net weight, storage advice and where to buy the product. Lidl’s product page for the unsalted variant reviewed says it is available in stores only. | If I’m buying for several guests, I want the packaging and where to buy it to suit my serving plans; around 12% of consumers prioritise this. |
Jumbo lists 48 g of fat per 100 g for its Unsalted variant. Duyvis describes Original as roasted without added cooking fat, but lists 47 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the fat content and any claim separately. Don’t use the cooking method or salt description as a substitute for the nutritional information.
Jumbo lists 40 g of fat, 25 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Baked Honey Peanuts; the variant contains 69% peanuts.
Consider sugar, salt and ingredients as well as fat, and choose the nutritional profile that suits your priorities.
AH lists a 25 g portion for its Unsalted Peanuts, while Jumbo uses a 30 g portion for its Unsalted variant. This means the figures per portion are not directly comparable.
Compare the figures per 100 g first, then work out the values for the same serving size for each variant.
The variants reviewed include Original and Oven Baked Honey Peanuts.
The own-brand variant reviewed is AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g.
The products reviewed are Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g and Duyvis Oven Baked Honey Peanuts 175 g.
The variant reviewed is PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, stand-up pouch, 300 g.
The product description reviewed is for unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
The product description reviewed is for Trader Joe’s peanuts, 250 g.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Assess any reduced-fat claim separately and check which comparison and nutritional values appear on the packaging.
Yes. Calculate the fat and energy based on the figures per 100 g. For Jumbo Unsalted, a calculated 25 g portion contains 12 g of fat and 150.5 kcal. This is a calculation, not a recommended portion size, and it does not change the product’s nutritional profile.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variant, including any warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that prepacked products must include allergen information on the label.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says new requirements for precautionary allergen labelling apply from 1 January 2026. If someone has a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. Bear this advice in mind when deciding what to serve.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the product in that specific pack; return it instead. Albert Heijn says it will refund the full purchase price. The warning does not automatically apply to other variants or best-before dates.
