If you want less fat for the same amount, compare the nutritional values of the exact variety: oven-roasting without added oil does not prove that peanuts are low in fat. A smaller, pre-weighed portion changes how much you take with you, not the fat content per 100 g. The Joybuy products below list 49 or 50 g of fat per 100 g, so they are not low-fat options.
You want genuinely less fat for the same amount, and don’t want to confuse a preparation method with a nutrition claim. Compare the exact variety, the basis used for the nutritional values and the evidence behind the claim. The European Commission sets out the conditions for nutrition claims.
You want to take a small amount of peanuts with you. The weight of your portion is a separate consideration from how the peanuts are prepared; Voedingscentrum provides general nutritional values for unsalted peanuts.
You’re looking for a snack you can pack ahead of time and reseal properly after opening. Check the packaging and storage advice for the exact variety; Voedingscentrum offers general storage advice for peanuts.
When choosing peanuts to enjoy with a coffee on the go, fat content, portion size, portability and salt preference are all separate factors to consider.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content for the same amount | Compare the exact variety on the same basis. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; check any reduced-fat claim against its stated comparison basis. | If I want less fat for the same amount, I check the nutritional values and the precise claim first. Around 36% of shoppers make reducing fat their top priority. |
| Amount per snack | Weigh the portion you’re taking with you and use the values for the exact product. Voedingscentrum’s general reference for 25 g of unsalted peanuts is 12,9 g of fat and 157 kcal. | If I mainly want a smaller portion with my coffee, I weigh it out in advance; this doesn’t change the nutritional composition per 100 g. Around 29% of shoppers put portion size first. |
| Packing and storage | Check the pack size, whether the bag reseals securely and what storage advice applies to the variety you’ve chosen. | For my commute, I want to be able to pack the snack in advance and seal the rest properly. Around 21% of shoppers make portability and storage their top priority. |
| Unsalted as a preference | Check the description, ingredients and nutritional values of the exact variety; ‘unsalted’ alone says nothing about its fat content. | If I’m mainly looking for unsalted peanuts, I check that separately from my fat-related goal. Around 14% of shoppers put unsalted first. |
‘No added oil’ describes how the peanuts are prepared, not their total fat content. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
Assess the preparation method and nutritional values as separate features.
The 250 g packs listed by ALDI, Jumbo and PLUS are not automatically a single snack portion. Voedingscentrum uses a 25 g portion of unsalted peanuts as a general nutritional reference.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you, and calculate using the nutritional values for the variety you’ve chosen.
‘Unsalted’ describes the taste, not the fat content. Voedingscentrum’s general reference lists 12,9 g of fat per 25 g of unsalted peanuts.
Choose unsalted peanuts if that’s your preference, and check the fat content separately.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, due to possible metal fragments.
Do not eat the specific pack named in the warning. Check both the product variety and the best-before date; don’t apply the warning to other AH peanuts.
Oven Baked Peanuts Original may be worth considering if you’re looking for peanuts with no added oil.
AH Dry roast pinda’s gezouten is a specific variety you can compare with other peanuts.
Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g is an own-brand unsalted variety to assess by checking the packaging and nutritional values.
There is a Dutch product range page for unsalted peanuts.
The official product page lists TRADER JOE’S Pinda’s geroosterd en ongezouten in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 gram is a relevant own-brand variety to compare.
These Joybuy products are standard peanuts you can keep in stock and use to measure out a smaller portion. Their listed nutritional values do not make them low-fat.
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A good fit if you want a larger pack to measure out a smaller portion in advance; this is not a low-fat variety.
250 g; 50 g of fat and 0,02 g of salt per 100 g. The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
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This larger pack may suit you if you want to measure out a smaller amount to take with you; the listed nutritional values are not low-fat.
225 g; 50 g of fat and 1,4 g of salt per 100 g. The product description says the pack is resealable.
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You can use this pack as a supply to measure out a smaller snack portion; this variety is not low-fat.
210 g; 50 g of fat and 0,02 g of salt per 100 g.
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You can take a smaller amount from the pack in advance; bear in mind that you’ll need to remove the shells before eating.
500 g; 49 g of fat and 0,12 g of salt per 100 g. The peanuts are in their shells and are not low-fat.
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This larger pack may suit you if you want to prepare and take a smaller portion with you; the product description suggests roasting and seasoning the peanuts.
500 g; 49 g of fat per 100 g. The peanuts are unroasted and not low-fat.
No. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as oven-roasted without added oil or fat, but peanuts naturally contain fat. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional values on the same basis, then calculate using the weight you’re actually taking with you. For a general portion of 25 g of unsalted peanuts, Voedingscentrum lists 157 kcal and 12,9 g of fat; use the values for the exact variety when making your purchase.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For Duyvis Honing & Licht Gezouten Oven-Geroosterde Pinda’s, Joybuy advises closing the pack securely or storing the peanuts in an airtight container; Voedingscentrum also provides general storage information for unsalted peanuts.
Read the allergen information for the exact variety before eating it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the required allergen labelling; the Duyvis honey variety mentioned specifically warns about peanuts and wheat or gluten, and states that other nuts may be present.
Do not eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of that specific pack due to possible metal fragments. Check the product variety and best-before date together; the warning does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
