If you want less fat per snack, first compare the fat and energy content per 100 g, then decide on your portion size. ‘Oven baked’ doesn’t automatically mean that peanuts are low in fat. Choose an amount that suits how quickly you’ll get through them, and consider salt and allergens separately from fat content.
You want to keep eating peanuts, but are looking for a lower-fat option or want to have a smaller amount with each snack. Compare the nutritional information for the exact product; the preparation method alone doesn’t tell you how much fat it contains.
You’re buying a larger pack or several bags and want to make sure you’ll get through them. Check the pack size and storage instructions, and consider how well you can reseal the pack after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers general advice on storing peanuts.
You want to look at salt, seasonings or a crunchy coating as well as fat. Unsalted, seasoned and coated peanuts are different product choices; if you have an allergy, check the information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergen information for pre-packed products appears on the label.
First compare the nutritional information for the exact product, then think about how much you eat in one sitting. Next, check that the pack size and storage instructions suit how quickly you’ll use it.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per snack | Compare fat and energy per 100 g, then choose your portion size accordingly. For solid foods to be labelled ‘low fat’, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If you want less fat per snack, compare the nutritional information and keep an eye on your portion size. Around 36% of consumers in this buying context give reducing fat their highest priority. |
| Storing your supply | Check the pack size, best-before date and storage instructions. Also consider how you’ll reseal the pack once it’s open. | If you don’t eat peanuts every day, you’ll want to choose a supply you can store carefully. Around 29% of consumers prioritise shelf life and choosing an amount that suits how quickly they’ll use it. |
| How much you’ll get through | Compare the pack size with how much you use, and check whether you can reseal the pack properly after opening. | When you’re topping up your supply, you’ll want to choose an amount you’ll actually use. Around 21% of consumers give a practical pack size their highest priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the salt content and ingredients list. If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the exact pack. | If you’re also considering salt or the ingredients in seasonings and coatings, check these as well as the fat content. Around 14% of consumers give these product features their highest priority. |
The preparation method and the total fat content are two different things. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as roasted without added oil or fat, while Jumbo lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for this product.
Read the nutrition table per 100 g and the full claim on the packaging before choosing what to stock up on.
The Duyvis Herbs&Onion claim examined compares the product with regular peanuts in a crunchy coating. Albert Heijn listed this product as discontinued on the product page consulted.
When assessing a claim, use the comparison category it refers to and check the information for the exact pack.
Opened and unopened packs need to be stored differently. Peanuts can turn rancid, stale or mouldy if they lose quality.
Only open what you’re going to use, seal the rest carefully and store the peanuts somewhere cool, dark and dry, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
If you use them slowly, resealing opened peanuts carefully can help stop them losing quality and going to waste.
The unsalted products from Albert Heijn and PLUS that were examined list 51 g and 51.3 g of fat per 100 g respectively. So, no added salt doesn’t automatically mean less fat.
Consider salt, fat and portion size as separate factors.
The Oven Baked and Herbs&Onion varieties are worth considering when assessing the preparation method and claims on the exact pack.
The 500 g pack of unsalted peanuts is worth considering if you want to assess a larger pack size separately from its salt content.
Dry Roasted is worth considering if you’re assessing a seasoned, roasted snack peanut by its nutritional information and ingredients.
Lidl’s product listing makes the brand relevant when comparing peanuts.
The Trader Joe’s peanuts examined are a roasted, salted product in a 500 g pack.
The 300 g pack of unsalted peanuts is worth considering if you want to assess a smaller pack size separately from added salt.
These Joybuy products are snack peanuts to compare by fat per 100 g, flavour, ingredients and pack size. A lower listed fat content is not, on its own, an explicit reduced-fat claim.
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If you want to compare fat content per 100 g, Joybuy’s product information lists 30.0 g; this is not an explicit reduced-fat claim.
The pack contains 220 g. The product information lists peanuts and wheat as allergens, and advises storing the product in a cool, dry place and keeping the pack closed after opening.
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This single-portion pack could suit you if you want a small, ready-to-eat amount to take with you; the product information lists 50 g.
Joybuy lists 38.3 g of fat per 100 g. The description lists peanuts, wheat and soya beans as allergens, and advises storing the product away from direct sunlight.
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If you’re looking for oven-roasted peanuts with honey and salt, Joybuy’s product information lists 40 g of fat per 100 g; the preparation method is not proof of a reduced-fat claim.
The pack contains 175 g. The description lists peanuts and wheat, gluten and possibly other nuts; reseal the pack after opening or store the contents in an airtight container.
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These salted peanuts are an option to compare if you’re looking for a larger pack; the product information lists 370 g.
Joybuy lists 52 g of fat per 100 g, with peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients. The description states that the product may contain other nuts and warns of a choking hazard for children under 5.
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If you’re looking for a larger pack with a tea flavour, the product information lists 500 g and advises storing it in a cool, dry place.
Joybuy lists 35.6 g of fat per 100 g. Compare this label figure with the nutritional information for the exact alternatives you’re considering.
No. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as roasted without added oil or fat, while Jumbo lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the pack examined. For solid foods to be labelled ‘low fat’, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Albert Heijn’s product description compares this Herbs&Onion variety with regular peanuts in a crunchy coating. Keep that comparison category in mind when assessing the claim; Albert Heijn listed the product as discontinued on the page consulted.
Store peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container, and follow the instructions on the pack. As general advice for opened unsalted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 6 months in a kitchen cupboard and 1 year in the freezer. Peanuts that are rancid, stale or mouldy are signs of spoilage.
No. According to Jumbo, Jumbo Dry Roasted contains wheat, among other ingredients, and lists peanuts, wheat and gluten as allergens. Check the exact pack; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because it may contain metal fragments. Do not eat the contents of that specific pack. Return it to an AH shop for a full refund. According to Albert Heijn, the warning does not apply to packs of this product with a different best-before date.
