Who is this choice relevant to?

Label-checkers looking for less fat

You want to compare the total fat in equal quantities of peanuts and distinguish between a nutrition claim and a description of how the product is prepared.

Morning snackers who measure their portions

You want a suitable amount for your morning break, so you look at the nutritional information per 100 g as well as the portion you actually eat.

People looking for unsalted peanuts

You mainly want to avoid added salt, and also check the ingredients, flavourings and preparation method.

What should you look for when choosing?

Compare total fat per 100 g and check which claim appears on the exact product variant. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g as the condition for using the claim ‘low fat’.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Genuinely lower fat content Compare total fat per 100 g and check the exact claim and basis of comparison for the same type of product. If you’re mainly looking for demonstrably less total fat in an equal quantity, don’t rely on wording about preparation alone. Around 36% of consumers put verifiably lower fat first.
Portion and energy Check the kcal per 100 g and decide how many grams you’ll have as a snack. If you mainly want a measured portion for your morning break, the amount you eat matters alongside the nutritional information per 100 g. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy.
Salt and flavour Check the salt content and see whether salt or a flavouring mix is listed in the ingredients. If you’re looking for unsalted peanuts, you’ll want to make sure a savoury flavouring mix doesn’t change your choice without you realising. Around 21% of consumers make an unsalted recipe their top priority.
Packaging and storage Check the contents, resealability and storage instructions on the exact pack. If you have a morning portion regularly, you’ll want packaging that suits the way you measure and store your peanuts. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on everyday practicality.

Common pitfalls when choosing

  • Assuming no added oil means low fat

    A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t automatically tell you how much total fat the finished product contains or whether it meets the conditions for the low-fat claim.

    Compare total fat per 100 g and assess the nutrition claim separately from the preparation method.

  • Treating a whole bag as one morning portion

    The 300 g AH pack reviewed lists twelve portions of 25 g. The whole pack is therefore not the same as the stated portion.

    Decide how much you want to eat in advance and weigh out that portion; compare the nutritional information against that amount.

  • Assuming oven-baked means unsalted

    Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as prepared without added oil or fat, but also lists a savoury flavouring mix containing salt.

    Check the ingredients and salt content if unsalted is your main requirement.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as peanuts roasted without added oil or fat.

  • The preparation method may be relevant if you’re looking for peanuts made without added cooking oil.
  • The manufacturer also lists a savoury flavouring mix containing salt; the preparation description does not prove a reduced fat content.

Albert Heijn

The AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed are an own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted peanuts in measured portions.

  • For the pack reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and twelve portions per pack.
  • The product page lists 51 g of fat per 100 g: in this case, unsalted does not mean low fat.

Jumbo

The Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts reviewed are an own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted peanuts.

  • Jumbo publishes the ingredients and nutritional information for the 250 g pack reviewed.
  • The product page lists 48,0 g of fat per 100 g; being unsalted does not make this a low-fat product.

Lidl

Lidl describes a 500 g pack of roasted and salted peanuts.

  • The product description makes clear that this is a salted variant.
  • This is a different choice from unsalted peanuts; check the pack if you’re choosing based on a specific nutrition claim.

ALDI

ALDI describes Trader Joe’s roasted and salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.

  • The shop’s product description specifies the roasted, salted variant and the pack size.
  • A salted variant is not the same as unsalted peanuts; if you’re looking for less fat, base your choice on the nutritional information for the exact pack.

PLUS

PLUS Unsalted Peanuts are an own-brand option for anyone looking for unsalted peanuts.

  • The product page lists 0 g of salt per 100 g for the variant reviewed.
  • The same product page lists 51,3 g of fat per 100 g, so being unsalted is no indication that it’s low fat.

Peanuts at Joybuy

These products suit anyone choosing ordinary unsalted peanuts for a measured morning portion; they are not a substantiated choice for reduced fat content.

g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g

g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g

Suited to anyone who wants to measure out ordinary unsalted peanuts for a morning break.

The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, so these are not peanuts prepared without added oil.

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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g

Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g

Suited to anyone looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts for a measured snack.

The product information lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, which is above the European Commission’s maximum of 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a solid food product be called ‘low fat’ in the Netherlands?

For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g as the condition for using the claim ‘low fat’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that nutrition claims in the Netherlands must comply with European rules; this limit is not a recommended portion or personalised dietary advice.

Does unsalted also mean low fat?

No. Unsalted describes the salt content, not the total fat. AH Unsalted Peanuts, for example, lists 51 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g.

Does roasting without added oil mean peanuts contain less fat?

Not by itself. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as prepared without added oil or fat, but that description does not prove a lower total fat content. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variant.

How do you calculate the energy in your morning portion?

Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. AH lists 620 kcal per 100 g and a 25 g portion; mathematically, that works out at 155 kcal for that portion.

What should you look out for if you have a peanut allergy or are buying for young children?

A preparation or fat claim doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts. If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the exact pack; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires clear allergen information on the label. Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages also warn that young children can choke on peanuts.