Choose peanuts for your gym bag by checking the fat content per 100 g and the portion you plan to take with you: ‘unsalted’ and ‘no added oil’ don’t automatically mean a product is lower in fat. If a product claims to be lower in fat, check the exact variant and what it’s being compared with. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
You’re looking for a lower fat content per 100 g and want to check the claim for the exact variant. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. ‘No added oil’ doesn’t mean peanuts themselves contain no fat.
You want to take peanuts with you without treating the whole pack as a single snack. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Unsalted Peanuts; being unsalted says nothing in itself about the fat content.
You want to consider when you eat and how to store an opened pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion just before exercise and recommends going easy on foods high in fat, protein or fibre.
Start by distinguishing between the fat content per 100 g and the amount you eat in one portion. Then think about when you’ll eat them and how best to store them in your gym bag.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiably lower in fat | Compare the fat content per 100 g for the exact variant and check what the claim is based on. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. | If I’m looking for genuinely less fat per 100 g, I want to know what the claim is comparing it with; around 33% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Weigh the portion you’re taking with you and use the nutritional information for that variant. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Unsalted Peanuts. | If I mainly want to take a set amount for a snack, I look at my portion; around 27% of consumers have this as their main consideration. |
| When to eat around training | Pay attention to portion size and the fat, protein and fibre content if you’re eating just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion at that time. | If I’m snacking just before exercise, I want my choice to suit the occasion; around 20% of consumers make timing their top priority. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. Jumbo advises storing an opened bag of Duyvis Original in a light-proof, airtight container. | If I want to portion and store peanuts for when I’m out and about, I check the packaging and how to seal it; around 13% of consumers prioritise these practical considerations. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Compare the nutritional information for the exact flavour variant, including sugars and salt. Jumbo lists 25 g of sugars per 100 g for Duyvis Honey and 1,80 g of salt per 100 g for Jumbo Dry Roasted. | If I choose based on flavour, I also want to know how the recipe fits my nutritional goals; around 7% of consumers start with this consideration. |
Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as roasted without added oil or fat, but the Dutch label lists 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the total fat per 100 g for the exact variant, and consider how it’s prepared separately from any nutritional claim.
AH Unsalted Peanuts lists 12 portions of 25 g in a 300 g pack. The pack size is therefore not the same as the stated portion.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you in advance and use that to calculate its nutritional value.
Duyvis Honey lists 40 g of fat, 25 g of sugars and 561 kcal per 100 g.
Check the fat, energy and sugar values alongside the peanut content before choosing this variant.
According to the ingredients list, AH Unsalted Peanuts contains 96% peanuts and sunflower oil, and lists 51 g of fat per 100 g.
Read the ingredients list alongside the nutrition table: ‘unsalted’ doesn’t describe the total fat content or the ingredients used.
Worth considering for Oven Baked Original and honey variants; assess each one separately.
AH Unsalted Peanuts is a useful example for planning portions and understanding the difference between unsalted and low fat.
The product information includes examples of a dry-roasted variant and Duyvis Oven Baked with honey.
The product listed is unsalted peanuts.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts is an example of a variant with a detailed nutrition table.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. This is a threshold for using that claim, not a general recommendation for snacks, and it’s not the same as a comparative claim that a product contains less fat.
Based on the label, a 25 g portion of AH Unsalted Peanuts contains 155 kcal and 12,75 g of fat. That’s calculated by multiplying the values per 100 g by 0,25; for another variant, use its own nutrition table.
Follow the storage instructions for the exact variant. AH Unsalted Peanuts should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place and sealed properly after use. For Duyvis Original, Jumbo recommends storing an opened bag in a light-proof, airtight container.
Check the label on the exact pack. According to the NVWA, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Peanuts aren’t the only possible allergen; Jumbo Dry Roasted, for example, lists wheat and gluten.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and best-before date; check whether yours matches before using it.
