Who is this buying guide for?

Looking for lower-fat peanuts

You want to assess the fat content of the peanuts themselves and distinguish nutrition claims from preparation methods. Check the exact variant, the nutrition information per 100 g and the evidence behind the claim.

Mindful drinkers watching their portions

You want to keep serving regular peanuts, but decide for yourself how much to put out. Compare portions at the same weight; the amount in the bag isn’t automatically a portion.

Snackers watching their salt intake

You mainly want to keep an eye on salt when having drinks and snacks. Unsalted peanuts may suit your preference, but fat content is still a separate point to check.

Which buying considerations matter?

Start by asking whether you want less fat in the peanuts themselves; then assess portion size and salt separately, as neither changes the fat content per 100 g.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Fat content of the peanuts Compare fat per 100 g and check the claim wording and supporting evidence for the exact variant. If I’m looking for less fat in the product itself, I don’t want to rely on the preparation name. Around 36% of consumers put the fat content of the peanuts first.
Amount per portion Weigh the portion and compare nutrition information at the same weight. If my main aim is to serve less, weighing a portion helps more than simply looking at the amount in the bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy.
Salt content Check salt per 100 g and per equal-sized portion, including for seasoned or roasted varieties. If I’m mainly watching my salt intake when serving snacks with drinks, I want to assess it separately from fat. Around 21% of consumers prioritise salt.
Flavour and serving Check the product format, flavourings and number of portions on the packaging. If I’m looking for peanuts to serve with drinks that are easy to serve, I consider flavour and packaging. Around 14% of consumers make these their main considerations.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a preparation method for a nutrition claim

    ‘Oven-roasted without added oil or fat’ describes how the peanuts are prepared. It doesn’t prove that the finished product is low in fat or reduced fat.

    Read the total fat content and assess any nutrition claim separately for the exact variant.

  • Comparing portion values at different weights

    Nutrition information per portion depends on both the product and the weight of that portion. The AH peanuts reviewed use 25 g as a portion; the Duyvis variant at Albert Heijn uses 30 g.

    First compare values per 100 g, then adjust portion values to the same served weight.

  • Assuming all peanuts contain the same allergens

    Seasonings and other ingredients can add allergens. According to the product information, Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted contains wheat flour and lists gluten and wheat as allergens.

    Check the packaging of each variant separately before serving peanuts to guests.

Brands worth comparing

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as oven-roasted without the addition of oil or fat.

  • The preparation description makes it clear which variant is meant.
  • The preparation method alone doesn’t prove a reduced-fat claim. Check the nutrition information and allergens on the packaging of the exact variant.

Albert Heijn

The AH Pinda’s ongezouten 500 g reviewed is an option if you want to assess salt separately.

  • For this variant, Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and 0 g salt per 100 g.
  • The same product information lists 51 g fat per 100 g, so unsalted doesn’t mean low in fat.

Jumbo

Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted 200 g is a specific seasoned variant whose label and ingredients you can check.

  • For this variant, Jumbo lists 43.1 g fat and 1.80 g salt per 100 g.
  • The ingredients list includes wheat flour; gluten and wheat are listed as allergens. This information applies to the variant reviewed.

Lidl

Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and also describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a seasoned dough coating.

  • There are different product formats to compare for ingredients and flavour.
  • A dough coating or an ‘unsalted’ label doesn’t, in itself, prove a lower fat content.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted and unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.

  • The product listing makes the roasted, unsalted variant easy to identify.
  • Roasted and unsalted don’t prove a reduced-fat claim; check the nutrition information on the packaging.

PLUS

PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 g is a supermarket own-brand option if you want to look at salt and fat separately.

  • For the variant reviewed, PLUS lists 0.02 g salt per 100 g.
  • The same product information lists 50 g fat per 100 g; the low salt content doesn’t make the peanuts low in fat.

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Frequently asked questions

When can peanuts be called ‘low fat’?

For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. The regular peanut varieties reviewed that have full nutrition tables are above this level; always check the information for the exact variant.

Do ‘oven-roasted’ or ‘unsalted’ mean that peanuts are reduced fat?

No, those descriptions don’t, in themselves, prove a lower fat content. ‘Oven-roasted’ describes how the peanuts are prepared, while ‘unsalted’ refers to salt. To compare fat, check the nutrition information per 100 g and the evidence behind any claim for the exact variant.

How should I compare portions of peanuts?

Compare portions at the same weight, and also check the nutrition information per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum lists 157 kcal and 12.9 g fat for an average 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts; this is an average, not a measurement of a specific brand variant.

What should I check if my guests have allergies?

Check the allergen information on the packaging of each variant. Alongside peanuts, Jumbo Pinda’s Dry Roasted lists wheat flour and the allergens gluten and wheat; the NVWA explains how allergens are listed on food labels.

Which AH peanuts are covered by the safety warning?

Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Don’t eat that specific pack, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for what to do next; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other variants or best-before dates.