If you want to serve peanuts with less fat at a Halloween party, base your choice on the nutrition table and a like-for-like comparison. ‘Oven-baked’ or ‘no added fat’ on its own does not prove that the total fat content is lower. For a ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. If your main aim is to serve less fat and energy per portion, weigh out the portions: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.9 g of fat and 157 kcal as general reference values for 25 g of unsalted peanuts. These figures do not apply to every brand or variety.
You want to serve less fat or energy per snack at your Halloween party. How much you put out is a separate choice from buying a product with a different composition. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutrition values for unsalted peanuts.
You may be looking for unsalted peanuts or a preparation method that uses no added oil. Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat. This preparation method does not prove that the finished product is low in fat.
If you have guests with a peanut allergy or young children, allergen information and the shape of the snack are important considerations. The NVWA explains allergen labelling, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against giving whole peanuts to young children.
First decide whether you want to manage the product’s composition, the amount served, its suitability for your guests or another product feature. These choices are not interchangeable.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat in the product | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check which reference product is used for any comparative claim. For a ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. | If you genuinely want less fat in the peanuts themselves, check the nutrition information and make a like-for-like comparison; around 31% of consumers prioritise the peanuts’ composition. |
| Amount per snack | Weigh out the portion and use the nutrition information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.9 g of fat and 157 kcal as general reference values for 25 g of unsalted peanuts; these figures do not apply to every brand or variety. | If your main aim is to manage the amount eaten at each sitting, weighing out portions helps without changing the composition of the peanuts; around 25% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Suitability for guests | Check the allergen information on the packaging. If young children are attending, also consider the shape of whole peanuts and follow the advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | If you have guests with a peanut allergy or young children, first check whether this snack and its shape are suitable; around 19% of consumers put guest safety first. |
| Avoiding added salt | Check the ingredients and the exact variety name. ‘Unsalted’ says nothing about the fat content. | If you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to avoid added salt, choosing that variety matters more than changing the fat composition; around 13% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Pack size and leftovers | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to serve, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Nut specialist Nootje recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. | If you don’t want to buy more for the party than you can store properly, check the pack size; around 12% of consumers prioritise how much they buy. |
A preparation method that uses no added oil or fat does not show that the finished product has a lower total fat content. Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Peanuts Original this way; this is not an independent assessment of the nutritional composition.
Read the nutrition table and distinguish between a description of how a product is made, a comparative claim and a ‘low fat’ claim.
‘Unsalted’ refers to salt, not to a lower fat content. How much you serve is a separate choice.
Weigh out the portions and use the information on the exact pack for your calculations.
A peanut allergy can be serious. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation explains that even a small amount can cause a severe reaction in some people. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also warns against whole peanuts for young children because of the risk of choking.
Before the party, check whether peanuts are suitable for your guests and bear in mind the advice for young children.
Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. This warning applies to that specific batch.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date. Do not eat products from the batch mentioned, and do not assume the warning applies to other varieties.
Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat.
AH Unsalted Peanuts are an option if you want to avoid added salt.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a listed option for an unsalted snack.
Lidl Netherlands lists an unsalted peanut variety for shoppers who are mindful of added salt.
The Dutch ALDI website lists Trader Joe’s peanuts 250 g as a roasted, unsalted variety.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a listed own-brand variety sold in a bag.
The products below are standard snack peanuts for portion-controlled serving; this is not a selection of products proven to have a reduced fat content. If composition is your main criterion, check the nutrition table for the exact variety.
Image unavailable
A good fit if you’re looking for an unsalted snack and want to measure out the portion yourself.
Variety: unsalted peanuts. Pack size: 250 g.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for guests with a peanut allergy. For young children, follow the advice about whole peanuts.
Image unavailable
A good fit if you want to serve roasted snack peanuts and measure out the amount yourself.
Pack size: 225 g.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for guests with a peanut allergy. For young children, follow the advice about whole peanuts.
Image unavailable
A good fit if you’re looking for a honey variety; the product name also says it is lightly salted and oven-roasted.
Variety: honey, lightly salted and oven-roasted.
Contains peanuts and wheat/gluten according to the product information. Not suitable for anyone allergic to these ingredients; for young children, bear in mind the choking hazard warning.
Image unavailable
A good fit if you want to serve peanuts in their shells and decide how much to serve yourself.
Variety: peanuts in shells. Pack size: 500 g.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for guests with a peanut allergy. For young children, follow the advice about whole peanuts.
Image unavailable
A good fit if you’re looking for roasted peanuts described as unsalted in the product name and want to portion them yourself.
Variety: Extra Large, roasted and unsalted. Pack size: 210 g.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for guests with a peanut allergy. For young children, follow the advice about whole peanuts.
For a ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. Check the nutrition information for the exact variety; a preparation method that uses no added fat is no substitute for checking it.
No. Duyvis describes its Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat, but that description does not show that the finished product is low in fat. Check the nutrition table for the variety you’ve chosen.
Weighing out a portion helps you manage the amount eaten at each sitting, but it doesn’t change the composition of the peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.9 g of fat and 157 kcal as general reference values for 25 g of unsalted peanuts; for a specific product, use the values on the packaging.
A lower fat content does not make peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy. The Dutch Food Allergy Foundation warns that even a small amount can cause a severe reaction in some people, so don’t serve peanuts as a suitable snack for that guest.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole peanuts because they can cause choking. Make sure children sit still while eating, stay nearby and follow the advice on the shape of the snack.
