Compare the total fat per 100 g and, if a product claims to contain less fat, check which product it is being compared with. Oven-baked or unsalted does not automatically mean lower in fat. For a lighter coffee break, your portion size and the energy, sugar and salt values may also matter.
You’re looking for less total fat and want to know what a claim is being compared with, rather than relying on ‘oven-baked’ alone. The European Commission sets the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim; Duyvis and Albert Heijn provide preparation and comparison claims for specific products.
You want to have a measured amount with your morning coffee and compare the energy and fat content with your own portion. The Voedingscentrum discusses different dietary choices, while Albert Heijn gives a portion size for its unsalted peanuts.
You choose based on ingredients and nutritional values: unsalted and honey-coated peanuts suit different needs, even though both contain peanuts. The Voedingscentrum describes different dietary choices, while Jumbo and PLUS provide values for their specific unsalted varieties.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for less total fat, a smaller portion or a different nutritional profile; these are not the same thing.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter more to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less total fat | Compare fat per 100 g and check the exact variety and the stated reference product. | If less total fat is my main selection criterion, I want to know what a claim is being compared with; around 36% of consumers say this is their priority. |
| Portion size | Weigh your own portion and convert the values per 100 g to that amount. | If I mainly want to decide how much to eat during my coffee break, I look at the portion I actually have; around 29% of consumers prioritise energy and portion size. |
| Other nutritional values | Read the ingredients and compare sugar, salt and other relevant values on the same basis. | If I’m also keeping an eye on sugar, salt or ingredients, I want to look at the whole nutritional profile; around 21% of consumers say this is their main consideration. |
| Buying and storing | Check the exact variety, pack size, retailer and storage instructions. | If I’m buying snacks for regular coffee breaks, I want to know where to find the right variety and how to store it after opening; around 14% of consumers give buying and storage practicalities top priority. |
‘Made without added oil’ describes how a product is prepared; on its own, it doesn’t mean the total fat content is low. According to the European Commission, for solid foods to carry a ‘low fat’ claim, they must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Compare the total fat per 100 g and don’t base your choice on the preparation method alone.
Albert Heijn lists 40 g of fat, 25 g of sugar and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Honey Salt. A lower fat figure alone doesn’t tell you how the rest of the product is made up.
Depending on what matters to you, also check the energy, sugar, salt and ingredients.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Ongezouten pinda’s and a 30 g portion for Duyvis Honey Salt. This means the values per portion are not based on the same amount.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then work out the figures for your own portion of each variety.
The 30% claim on Duyvis Sundried Tomato and Herbs compares it with specific Duyvis borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes, not with all unsalted peanuts. Albert Heijn lists this variety as ‘discontinued’.
Check which reference product the claim relates to and confirm the status of the exact variety.
The range includes a variety of peanut and coated snack products; check the nutritional values for each specific flavour and pack.
The own-brand range offers a choice of varieties, including unsalted peanuts; always check the nutritional values on the specific pack.
Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g is a specific unsalted standard variety.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 gram is a roasted variety for anyone mainly looking for an unsalted snack.
Lidl Netherlands describes a 200 g roasted, unsalted peanut variety as suitable for snacking or cooking.
The Dutch product page describes Trader Joe’s peanuts, 250 g, as roasted and unsalted. Trader Joe’s is the product brand name here.
This selection of Joybuy products includes coated peanut snacks and unsalted peanuts. It is not a confirmed list of products carrying a ‘less fat’ claim; check the pack for the nutritional values of the exact variety.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a spicy peanut snack with a crunchy coating; the product name lists a 275 g pack.
The product information lists wheat and states that the snack may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the label if allergens are a concern for you.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury peanut snack with a crunchy coating and mild curry flavour; the product name lists a 275 g pack.
The product information lists wheat, barley and soya, and states that the snack may also contain milk, nuts and mustard. Check the label for allergens.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a seasoned peanut snack with onion and garlic flavour; the product name lists a 125 g pack.
The product information lists wheat and states that the snack may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the label if you avoid allergens.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury peanut snack with a crunchy coating and Provençal onion and garlic flavour; the product name lists a 275 g pack.
The product information lists wheat and states that the snack may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the allergen information on the pack.
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A good choice if you’re looking for an unsalted peanut snack to enjoy with your coffee; the product name lists a 250 g pack.
Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat. The product information states that the peanuts may contain cashew nuts; check the label for allergens.
Not automatically: ‘less fat’ compares a product with a reference, while ‘low fat’ is a separate claim. According to the European Commission, solid foods carrying a ‘low fat’ claim must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. So compare the claim and the nutritional values for the exact variety.
Multiply the value per 100 g by your portion weight divided by 100. For a 25 g portion of AH Ongezouten pinda’s, this works out at 155 kcal and 12.75 g of fat, based on the 620 kcal and 51 g of fat per 100 g listed by Albert Heijn. This is a calculation example, not a recommended portion size.
As well as peanuts, check the other ingredients and allergen warnings that are relevant to you. According to the product information, Duyvis Honey Salt also contains wheat. The NVWA states that allergens must be shown on the label of prepacked foods and clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Ongezouten pinda’s in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely. For Duyvis Honey Salt, the product information recommends transferring the contents to a light- and airtight tin after opening.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal particles. Check whether you have that exact pack and date; the warning does not apply to all AH peanuts.
