For a Father’s Day drinks gathering, compare the fat content per 100 g and the portion you actually serve: unsalted or oven-baked doesn’t automatically mean low-fat. The unsalted varieties from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo included in this comparison list 48–51 g of fat per 100 g. Duyvis’s historic claim of 30% less fat compares its product with a specific type of coated peanut snack, and Albert Heijn marks the relevant listing as discontinued.
You’re looking for snack peanuts with a substantiated claim about reduced fat, and want to check whether that claim also means the product is low-fat. The comparison category and fat content per 100 g are important things to look at.
You want to serve regular peanuts, but keep an eye on how much you eat or offer. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then check what’s in your portion. The labels from Albert Heijn and Jumbo provide examples.
You’re choosing snacks for a group and considering flavour, salt, ingredients and allergens. Peanut snacks aren’t suitable for guests with a peanut allergy. Check the packaging of coated peanuts for additional ingredients too.
Start with the fat content per 100 g and the exact meaning of any claim. Then decide whether you’re mainly looking for a smaller portion, less added salt or a particular flavour. These are separate considerations.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat or low-fat | Check the fat per 100 g, the exact claim and the comparison category it refers to. According to the European Commission, the claim ‘low-fat’ for solid foods means no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I’m looking for less fat, I want to know what the product is being compared with and what the label actually says. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a substantiated fat claim. |
| Portion and energy | Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then calculate it for the same portion weight. According to the label, 25 g of AH Unsalted Peanuts works out to 12.75 g of fat and 155 kcal; Albert Heijn lists 51 g of fat and 620 kcal per 100 g. | If I want to keep serving regular peanuts but weigh out my portion, I look at how much actually goes on the table. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Salt and flavour | Read the ingredients and salt per 100 g; don’t infer these values from the preparation method. According to Albert Heijn, the unsalted varieties included in this comparison list 0 g salt per 100 g; PLUS lists 0.02 g and Jumbo 0.01 g. Duyvis says its Oven Baked Peanuts Original are roasted without added oil or fat, but the seasoning mix does contain salt. | If I’m choosing snacks for a gathering and flavour or avoiding added salt is my priority, I compare the seasonings and label separately from any fat claim. Around 21% of consumers prioritise salt and flavour. |
| Guests and safety | Ask about relevant allergies and read the ingredients and warnings on the packaging. Store nuts in a dry, well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | If I’m shopping for a group, I want to take allergies into account and serve food safely. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability for guests and safe serving. |
These terms describe different qualities. The label for AH Unsalted Peanuts lists 51 g of fat per 100 g, so unsalted doesn’t mean low-fat.
Start with the fat content per 100 g and check the claim. Look at the preparation method and salt content separately.
Albert Heijn marks its historic listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Borrelnoten Sweet Paprika, 200 g, as discontinued. SPAR lists the 175 g variety as no longer available. They also come in different pack sizes and have different ingredients.
Use these labels only to understand the historic claim and product details, not as proof that the product is currently available or as a current recommendation.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion, while Jumbo shows nutrition information per 30 g. A comparison based on the portion alone could therefore be misleading.
Compare the products per 100 g first, then calculate the values for the same number of grams.
A peanut allergy can be serious. A crunchy coating may also add other ingredients and allergens, such as wheat in the historic Duyvis Sweet Paprika variety.
Before buying, check whether the snack is suitable for your guests, and keep the packaging handy for the ingredients and safety information.
The range includes regular, oven-baked and coated snack peanuts, with different characteristics for each product.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 500 g are an example of regular peanuts for anyone who wants an unsalted snack or to weigh out portions.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g are an example of regular peanuts with no added salt.
Lidl describes its 200 g roasted, unsalted peanuts as suitable for cooking or snacking.
ALDI describes its 250 g roasted, unsalted peanuts under the Trader Joe’s brand.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g are a supermarket own-brand option for anyone looking for regular peanuts with no added salt.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for the claim ‘low-fat’ at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Being unsalted or oven-baked doesn’t in itself prove that a product meets this limit. Check the label for the exact variety.
No. A claim about fat isn’t the same as a claim about energy. Check the energy content separately per 100 g, and compare products and portions on the same basis.
No. A different preparation method or fat claim doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts. The Food Allergy Foundation warns that even a tiny amount can trigger serious reactions in some people, so don’t serve peanut snacks to guests with a peanut allergy.
Read the full ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says relevant allergens must be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients. For example, the historic Duyvis Sweet Paprika packaging listed peanuts and wheat.
Don’t eat the affected pack. Albert Heijn has issued a specific warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, due to possible metal fragments. This warning applies to that pack and date only, not automatically to other AH peanuts.
