If you want to reduce your total fat intake, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and assess any reduced-fat claim separately; unsalted or made without added fat does not automatically mean low-fat. Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Original as made without added oil or fat, while PLUS lists 51.3 g of fat per 100 g for its unsalted peanuts. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. Also choose a pack size and portion that suit your family.
If you want to buy products with less fat, it helps to distinguish nutritional values from descriptions of how a product is made. Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Original as made without added oil or fat; on its own, this does not tell you how much total fat the product contains.
A 500 g pack may suit a larger stock-up, but it does not tell you how much to serve at each snack time. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference portion for generic unsalted peanuts; this is not a set portion for every family member.
If you have young children or food allergies to consider, check the form of the peanuts and the information on the packaging. CJG Zeist advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4; the NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
First compare the total fat per 100 g and the meaning of any claim; then consider portion size, pack size and information for family members separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat and claims | Compare the total fat 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; assess a reduced-fat claim using the specific product information. | If I want to reduce my total fat intake, I look beyond whether peanuts are unsalted or oven-baked. Around 36% of consumers prioritise demonstrable fat reduction. |
| Amount per portion | Use the nutritional values for the product you buy and calculate them based on the amount you actually serve. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference portion for generic unsalted peanuts. | If I want to keep track of how much I serve at each snack time, I need product information that matches my portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight and storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of unsalted peanuts; PLUS lists a 300 g stand-up pouch. | If I’m stocking up for several family members, I want a pack size that suits our consumption and is easy to store. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a practical family stock-up. |
| Age and allergens | Check the form, ingredients and allergen warnings. CJG Zeist advises against giving whole peanuts to children under 4; the NVWA says allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. | If age or a food allergy affects the choice, I check this separately from the fat content. Around 14% of consumers prioritise family safety. |
These descriptions refer to different product characteristics. PLUS lists 51.3 g of fat per 100 g for its unsalted peanuts, so ‘unsalted’ does not mean the total fat is low. Duyvis’s description of its product as made without added oil or fat refers to how it is prepared.
Check the total fat per 100 g and the preparation description separately. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
A large pack, such as Jumbo’s 500 g pack, does not determine how much you serve at each snack time. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference portion for generic unsalted peanuts.
Choose a serving amount that suits your needs, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Age and allergens can affect whether a product is suitable, regardless of its fat content. CJG Zeist advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
For any family members who need you to, check the product’s form, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat.
AH lists an unsalted peanut option for anyone looking to avoid added salt.
Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in a 500 g pack, a specific stock-up size.
Lidl’s product listing features unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
Aldi’s product page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch. For this option, PLUS states that each 100 g contains 51.3 g of fat and 0 g of salt.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, roasted peanuts and peanuts in shells for anyone who wants to choose their own portion size. The product information does not support describing these products as low-fat or reduced-fat.
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The product name identifies these as unsalted peanuts; this is a choice based on salt, not on a lower total fat content.
Pack size: 250 g.
The product information lists peanuts and possible traces of cashew nuts; check the packaging if allergens are relevant to your family.
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The product information states that there are 7–8 servings per pack; use the nutritional values for this option to calculate the values for your own portion.
Pack size: 225 g.
The product information lists peanuts and possible traces of other nuts. Seal the pack securely after opening, as advised in the product information.
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At 500 g, this pack may suit anyone looking for a larger supply; the pack size does not tell you how much to serve at each snack time.
The product information lists peanuts and possible traces of nuts.
CJG Zeist advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
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The product description calls these roasted peanuts unsalted; that does not automatically make them low-fat.
Pack size: 210 g. The product information includes storage advice for after opening.
The product information lists peanuts; check the packaging for allergen information.
No. ‘Made without added fat’ describes how a product is prepared; Duyvis uses this description for Oven Baked Original. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.
Use a listed portion size as a guide for your calculations, not as a set amount for every family member. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g for generic unsalted peanuts; use the nutritional values for the product you buy to calculate your own portion.
CJG Zeist advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. This advice applies to this age group and the form of the product.
Read the ingredients list and any allergen warnings before choosing a product. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list and notes that new rules on information about unintended presence due to cross-contamination apply from 1 January 2026.
Do not eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn says this specific option is being recalled and can be returned for a refund; the warning does not automatically apply to other options or best-before dates.
