If you want to eat less fat, first compare the fat per 100 g, then look at the portion you actually serve. Unsalted or roasted does not automatically mean lower in fat; check the nutrition table and ingredients for the exact variant. A lower fat figure alone also does not prove that a product meets the requirements for a comparative claim such as ‘reduced fat’.
You want to compare the fat in the same quantity of peanuts and distinguish a nutrition claim from a cooking method or a salt description. Labels from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo show that roasted and unsalted variants can have different nutritional values.
You want to decide in advance how many peanuts you’ll eat during drinks. Albert Heijn and Duyvis product listings use different portion sizes, so also compare them with the weight you plan to serve.
You check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packaging. Peanuts are an allergen; Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted also lists wheat. The product listings reviewed warn that young children may choke on them.
First compare the fat per 100 g, then decide on your portion and check the salt and ingredients for the exact variant.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat in the same quantity | Check the fat per 100 g and the basis for comparison behind any claim. | If I want less fat in the same quantity, I compare the same amount of product rather than just looking at the preparation method. Around 36% of shoppers put reducing fat first. |
| Amount per portion | Check the portion size and calculate the nutritional values for the same portion weight. | If my main aim is to decide how much I eat during drinks, I weigh out my own portion. Around 29% of shoppers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt as well as fat content | Check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients for the variant. | If reducing added salt matters more to me than reducing fat, I choose based on the label rather than just the word ‘roasted’. Around 21% of shoppers put salt choice first. |
| Suitable for guests | Check allergens and warnings, and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I’m serving guests or young children are present, I check the allergens and warnings on the packaging. Around 14% of shoppers put the needs of their guests first. |
Unsalted tells you about the salt, not necessarily the fat. Albert Heijn lists 51 g of fat per 100 g for AH Ongezouten pinda’s; for Duyvis Oven roasted pinda’s Original, Albert Heijn lists 50 g per 100 g. According to the European Commission, the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods is no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Choose unsalted if your aim is to reduce added salt, and assess the fat content separately on the label.
Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted lists 43,1 g of fat and 1,80 g of salt per 100 g, and contains wheat. So a lower fat figure doesn’t automatically mean that the variant meets your other dietary needs.
For the same variant, check the fat, energy, salt and allergens.
For the AH Ongezouten pinda’s reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion; the Duyvis Original product listing uses 30 g. These portions represent different amounts of product.
First compare per 100 g, then calculate all the values for the same portion weight.
Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026. The warning does not automatically apply to other peanuts or variants from the brand.
Do not eat the product with that exact name and best-before date, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions.
The Original variant reviewed is an oven-roasted snack peanut for anyone comparing seasoned options.
AH Ongezouten pinda’s is worth considering if reducing added salt matters more to you than a claim about fat.
Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted is a seasoned, roasted option to assess using the label values.
The Dutch product listing confirms that an unsalted peanut option is available.
ALDI’s product information lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
The product listings reviewed include unsalted and dry-roasted peanuts for different taste and salt preferences.
For solid foods, a ‘low fat’ claim means no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The European Commission sets this threshold for the nutrition claim; the NVWA explains that nutrition claims in the Netherlands must comply with European rules. This is an absolute threshold, not the same as comparing a product with another one.
First calculate the values for the same portion weight. Albert Heijn lists 25 g for the AH Ongezouten pinda’s reviewed; the Duyvis Original product listing uses 30 g. Calculate the amount per portion using: value per 100 g × portion weight ÷ 100.
Not necessarily. Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted lists wheat as an allergen. Check the current label for the specific variant; the NVWA requires allergens to be clearly identified on the label.
No. The product listings reviewed warn that young children can choke on peanuts. So don’t assume a bowl of whole peanuts is a suitable snack for children.
Store peanuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, and follow the instructions on the packaging. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container; for the Original variant reviewed, Duyvis recommends using a light- and airtight tin after opening.
Do not eat the product in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026. Albert Heijn warns that it may contain metal fragments and states that the warning applies to that specific best-before date; follow Albert Heijn’s instructions.
