Compare the fat content per 100 g, then consider how much you serve at drinks. Unsalted or made without added oil or fat doesn’t automatically mean low-fat. Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted 200 g contains 43.1 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 51.3 g for PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten Per Stazak 300 g. Both are above the European Commission’s threshold of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods.
You want to keep serving peanuts and compare the fat per 100 g with the amount you actually dish up. Jumbo and PLUS provide per-100 g values and portion information for the specific varieties.
You’re looking for an unsalted snack and don’t want to confuse salt content with total fat. For its 300 g unsalted bag, PLUS lists 0 g of salt and 51.3 g of fat per 100 g.
You’re looking for oven-roasted or dry-roasted peanuts and want to know what those descriptions mean. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as roasted without added oil or fat, while Jumbo Dry Roasted contains salt and wheat, among other ingredients.
First compare the fat per 100 g, then work out the figures for your own portion. Consider salt and cooking method separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat per 100 g for the exact variety and check what a claim is being compared against. | If I want to serve less fat, I compare the nutritional values on the same basis. Around 36% of consumers put the stated fat content first. |
| Amount per portion | Weigh your portion and use the nutritional information for that exact pack. | If I want to stick with my usual peanuts but serve less, I look at the amount per person. Around 29% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Cooking method | Read the cooking description, ingredients and nutritional values together. | If I’m specifically looking for oven-roasted peanuts or peanuts with no added oil or fat, I check the ingredients too. Around 21% of consumers choose cooking method first. |
| Salt | Check salt and total fat separately, using the same nutritional basis. | If I want an unsalted snack, I check the fat content separately rather than assuming unsalted also means low-fat. Around 14% of consumers put salt first. |
The PLUS variety contains 51.3 g of fat per 100 g, while Jumbo Dry Roasted contains 43.1 g per 100 g. Both are above the European Commission’s threshold of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods.
Assess total fat, salt and cooking method separately. Don’t use the product name as a substitute for the nutritional information table.
The per-100 g value doesn’t show how much fat and energy you’ll get from your own portion at drinks.
Compare like-for-like portion sizes and allow for any extra helpings.
The claim that Duyvis Japanese party mix has 40% less fat refers to plain peanuts in a crispy coating, not all plain peanuts. Albert Heijn also lists the mix as discontinued.
Check exactly what a claim is comparing and base your choice on the information for the variety you’re actually considering.
Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted contains salt, wheat and gluten; the cooking description alone won’t tell you that.
If you’re serving guests, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variety.
Worth considering if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts or a specific oven-roasting method.
The range includes AH Ongezouten pinda’s as an unsalted option.
Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted 200 g is a seasoned variety with declared nutritional values.
Lidl’s Dutch product page describes 285 g packs of unsalted peanuts as an in-store product.
At ALDI, Trader Joe’s is listed as the product brand for 250 g packs of roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten Per Stazak 300 g is worth considering if you want to assess salt and total fat separately.
This selection of Joybuy products includes seasoned, unsalted and roasted peanuts, including peanuts in their shells. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety with what you’re looking for to serve with drinks.
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An option if you’re looking for a spicy, seasoned peanut snack to serve with drinks.
The ingredients description lists chilli and pepper seasoning, wheat flour, sunflower oil and salt.
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A good fit for drinks if you’re looking for an unsalted peanut snack.
The ingredients description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; it also mentions possible traces of cashew nuts.
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An option if you’d like to serve roasted peanuts with a tea aroma.
The ingredients description lists peanuts, salt, tea, flavouring, sweetener and flavour enhancers.
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A good fit for drinks if you’d like to serve peanuts in their shells as a snack.
The description lists peanuts as an ingredient and mentions possible traces of nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted peanuts and comparing the fat content on the pack.
The product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, 0.02 g of salt and 100% peanuts. The stated fat content is above the 3 g per 100 g threshold for a ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods, as set out by the European Commission.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim. Unsalted or oven-baked doesn’t mean low-fat; check the nutritional information for the exact variety.
No. Salt and total fat are different characteristics. PLUS lists 0 g of salt and 51.3 g of fat per 100 g for its 300 g unsalted bag; Jumbo lists 1.80 g of salt and 43.1 g of fat per 100 g for Dry Roasted. This comparison applies to those two varieties.
Use the nutritional value per 100 g for the exact pack and multiply it by the portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. Jumbo lists 10.8 g of fat and 141 kcal for a 25 g portion of Dry Roasted. For a 25 g portion of PLUS unsalted peanuts, the calculation comes to around 12.8 g of fat and 156 kcal, based on the declared values. This is a calculation example, not a portion recommendation.
Check the allergen information on the pack of the exact variety and keep it available when serving. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. For example, Jumbo Dry Roasted also contains wheat and gluten.
Jumbo’s product page recommends storing an opened bag in a container that keeps out light and air. For other varieties, follow the storage advice on the pack.
Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because it may contain metal fragments. Do not eat that specific pack. The warning does not automatically apply to other peanut varieties or best-before dates.
