Comparing fat content
If you want to snack on less fat while gaming, check the nutrition table and the product used as the comparison for any comparative claim about the peanuts.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Deciding on a portion in advance
If you want to choose how much you eat during a gaming session, look for portion information and set out the amount you want beforehand. This doesn’t change the product’s composition per 100 g.
Reducing salt
If reducing salt is your main priority, look for unsalted options and assess the fat content separately.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you mainly want to manage fat content, portion size, salt or convenience. Each requires different checks on the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Verifiably less fat | Compare fat per 100 g and check which reference product is named in any claim. A preparation name alone doesn’t tell you how much fat the product contains. | If I want to snack on less fat, I want to be able to compare the fat content and understand what a claim is based on. Around 36% of consumers make verifiable fat reduction their top priority. |
| A suitable portion | Check the portion size and number of portions. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Unsalted Peanuts; Jumbo also gives nutrition information per 25 g for Dry Roasted. | During a gaming session, I want to decide in advance how much to set out, rather than treating the whole pack as one portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Less salt | Check salt per 100 g and read the ingredients. Albert Heijn and PLUS list 0 g salt per 100 g for the unsalted peanuts mentioned; this is not a comparison of fat content. | If my main aim is to reduce salt, I look for an unsalted option and assess the fat separately. Around 21% of consumers make reducing salt their top priority. |
| Buying and storing | Check the pack size, where it is sold and the storage advice on the packaging. Lidl’s product page for 200 g of unsalted peanuts says the product is sold in-store. | I want to be able to buy the peanuts easily, seal them and store them for another gaming session. Around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience when buying and storing. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming oven-baked means low-fat
Preparing peanuts without added fat doesn’t mean the fat naturally present in the peanuts is removed. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page for Duyvis Oven roasted peanuts Original lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the nutrition table and don’t treat the preparation method as proof that the product is low in fat.
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Comparing a ‘less fat’ claim with the wrong product
A claim applies to the comparison stated alongside it. Albert Heijn listed a comparison for a Duyvis Herbs&Onion variant with peanuts in a crunchy coating sold on average in the Netherlands. This isn’t automatically a comparison with all peanuts.
Read the full claim and compare only with the reference product named.
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Confusing unsalted with low-fat
According to Albert Heijn, AH Unsalted Peanuts contain 0 g of salt and 51 g of fat per 100 g. So choosing based on salt doesn’t automatically answer the question of fat content.
Choose unsalted peanuts if that suits your preference for salt, and check the fat content separately.
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Treating a pack as one portion
A pack may contain several portions. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 25 g for the unsalted peanuts mentioned.
Measure out the amount you want to set aside in advance.
After measuring out your portion, seal and store the rest properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing peanuts somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Brands and product ranges for reference
Duyvis
Useful for understanding the differences between regular peanuts, whole oven-baked peanuts and peanuts in a crunchy coating.
- Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as prepared without adding oil or fat.
- Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven roasted peanuts Original. So the preparation method doesn’t prove that a product is low in fat.
- Albert Heijn previously listed comparative claims for two Duyvis products in a crunchy coating and stated that those products had been discontinued. The stated basis for comparison differed between the products and doesn’t automatically apply to other peanuts.
Albert Heijn
The product information for AH Unsalted Peanuts is an example for anyone looking to assess salt and portion size.
- Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and 12 portions per 300 g pack.
- For this variant, Albert Heijn lists 0 g of salt and 51 g of fat per 100 g. Here, unsalted doesn’t mean low-fat.
Jumbo
Jumbo Dry Roasted is a seasoned and salted example, with nutrition information per 100 g and per 25 g.
- For the 200 g variant, Jumbo lists 43.1 g of fat and 1.80 g of salt per 100 g.
- The product information lists wheat. Check the label if you need to avoid wheat or gluten; this information applies to this variant, not all Jumbo peanuts.
Lidl
Lidl describes its 200 g pack of unsalted roasted peanuts as a snack product.
- Lidl’s product page lists the pack size and says that the variant mentioned is sold in-store.
- Roasted and unsalted describe the preparation and salt choice; they don’t prove that the product has a lower fat content.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s 250 g pack of roasted unsalted peanuts as a product example.
- The official product information names the unsalted variant and gives the pack size.
- The term unsalted isn’t a low-fat claim; check the label on the pack in question to compare fat content.
PLUS
PLUS offers examples of unsalted and dry-roasted products with different salt and fat content.
- For its 300 g pack of unsalted peanuts, PLUS lists 51.3 g of fat and 0 g of salt per 100 g. For its 200 g pack of Dry Roasted peanuts, PLUS lists 45.7 g of fat and 1.48 g of salt per 100 g.
- These figures apply to the specific variants mentioned; they don’t prove that dry-roasted peanuts generally contain less fat.
Joybuy products
The products below include coated peanut snacks and a variant with ‘unsalted’ in its name. Choose them based on the stated flavour, coating or portion information; these characteristics alone don’t indicate that they contain less fat.
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Duyvis Tiger Nuts Flaming Hot - 275 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a spicy peanut snack with a crunchy coating to enjoy during a gaming session.
The product information lists 39% peanuts and wheat. It may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard; check the label for full allergen information.
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g’woon Unsalted Peanuts - 250g
Suitable if you’re looking for a product with ‘unsalted peanuts’ in its name.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and says it may contain cashew nuts. Check the label if you need to avoid allergens.
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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes - 275 g
Suitable if you’re looking for a peanut snack with a crunchy coating and a mild curry flavour.
The product information lists 49% peanuts and names wheat, barley and soya as allergens.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale - 125 g
Suitable if you want to measure out an amount for a gaming session in advance.
The product information lists 50% peanuts and 30 g portions, with 4–5 portions per pack. Wheat is listed as an allergen.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal - 275g
Suitable if you’re looking for a savoury peanut snack with onion and garlic flavours and a crunchy coating.
The product information lists 50% peanuts and wheat. It may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard; check the label for full allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Do ‘low-fat’ and ‘less fat’ mean the same thing?
No. ‘Less fat’ describes a comparison with a reference product, while ‘low-fat’ means meeting a limit for a given amount of product. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low-fat’ claim on solid foods. If you see a comparative claim, check which product is used as the reference.
How do I check the allergens in a peanut snack?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant. The NVWA says that allergens that must be declared should be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. A seasoned or coated peanut snack may also contain other ingredients.
How should I store peanuts for another gaming session?
Store roasted peanuts somewhere cool, dark and dry, and seal the pack or a suitable container tightly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends these storage conditions; also follow the best-before date and the instructions on the packaging.
Has a specific pack of AH peanuts been recalled?
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for returning it and receiving a refund. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
Are whole peanuts a suitable snack for young children?
Don’t treat whole peanuts as a general snack recommendation for young children: the product pages checked warn of a choking hazard. Follow the warning on the packaging and don’t choose based on flavour or size alone.