If you want to make sure you’re choosing peanuts with less fat for a walk, compare the figures per 100 g on the label and check any claim against the exact product variant. Oven-roasted doesn’t automatically mean low-fat: Jumbo lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Baked Original and 43.1 g for Jumbo Dry Roasted. For longer hikes, it’s also sensible not to rely on peanuts as your only food.
You’re looking for peanuts with less fat and don’t want to confuse a description of how they’re prepared with the fat content on the label. Compare the same quantity and the exact product variant. For example, Jumbo lists different figures for Duyvis Oven Baked Original and Jumbo Dry Roasted.
You want to know how much you’re actually taking and eating, rather than treating a whole pack as one snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.9 g of fat in a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts.
You’re considering how peanuts fit in alongside the rest of your food for the journey. Wandel.nl discusses the importance of carbohydrates while walking, so don’t let the lowest fat figure alone determine what you take with you.
First compare fat per 100 g and the exact product claim, then consider portion size, salt, ingredients and the length of your hike.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiably less fat | Compare fat per 100 g and check the claim against the exact product variant. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as prepared without added oil or fat; Jumbo lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for this variant. | If I’m specifically looking for less fat on a walk, I want to be able to check the claim against the label. Around 36% of consumers say reducing fat is their top purchasing priority. |
| Portion size and energy | Compare the same portion size and use the nutritional values per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 620 kcal and 51 g of fat per 100 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts. | When I want to take a measured snack with me, what I actually eat matters more than the total contents of the bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the energy content of a snack. |
| Food for a longer hike | Consider the length of the hike, the rest of the food you’re taking and the carbohydrates per portion. Jumbo lists 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 30 g portion of Unsalted Peanuts. | If I’m out for longer, I want to fit peanuts in alongside other food rather than treat them as my only sustenance for the hike. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the role of a snack on a longer hike. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 g, the ingredients and the allergen information for the exact product variant. Jumbo Dry Roasted lists 1.80 g of salt per 100 g and contains wheat. | When salt or certain ingredients influence my choice, I want to be able to check the full ingredients list. Around 14% of consumers make the salt or ingredients profile their main priority. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions, and think about how much you want to portion out for the journey. PLUS recommends storing the peanuts reviewed in a cool, dry, dark place. | If I prepare my snack in advance, I want to know how much I’m taking and how to store the rest. Around 7% of consumers give the most attention to practical shopping and taking snacks with them. |
Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as roasted without added oil or fat, but Jumbo still lists 50 g of fat per 100 g for the pack reviewed.
As well as reading the description of how the product is prepared, check the nutrition table and verify any claim against the exact pack.
Jumbo Dry Roasted lists 43.1 g of fat per 100 g, but also 1.80 g of salt and wheat. So a lower fat figure doesn’t automatically tell you whether the salt and ingredients profile is right for you.
Let your main requirement determine whether fat, salt or ingredients matter most.
Weighing out a portion reduces how much you eat, but it doesn’t change the nutritional values per 100 g.
Keep product comparisons per 100 g separate from the nutritional values of the portion you take with you.
The 30 g portion of Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts reviewed contains 3.6 g of carbohydrates. Wandel.nl discusses the role of carbohydrates while walking.
Think of peanuts as part of the food you’re taking with you, not as a complete nutrition plan in themselves.
The Oven Baked Peanuts Original reviewed may be worth considering if you’re mainly looking for a preparation method that uses no added oil or fat. Duyvis describes the variant this way, but that alone doesn’t mean the peanuts are low-fat.
AH Unsalted Peanuts are an example for anyone who wants to factor in salt and weigh out their own portion.
The variants reviewed show why you should consider fat, salt and ingredients together.
The Dutch range page reviewed describes 200 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts for cooking or snacking.
The ALDI range page reviewed lists Trader Joe’s as the product brand for 250 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts are an example for anyone who wants to weigh out their own portion and check the ingredients.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low-fat’ claim. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn peanuts reviewed list between 43.1 and 51 g of fat per 100 g; always check the nutrition table for the exact variant.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the variant you’re buying. The NVWA states that allergens which must be declared are listed in the ingredients list; Jumbo Dry Roasted lists wheat as well as peanuts.
Follow the product information for the exact variant: the Lidl peanuts reviewed are described as roasted, and PLUS provides storage instructions for its unsalted variant. PLUS recommends storing these peanuts in a cool, dry, dark place.
No. Don’t automatically assume a bag of whole peanuts is a suitable snack for children. The product information from AH and PLUS warns that young children can choke on peanuts.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of 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 this specific pack. According to Albert Heijn, packs with other best-before dates are not affected, and the affected pack can be returned for a full refund.
