Who are these options relevant to?

Parents looking for a lighter snack

You’re buying a snack for yourself and want to compare fat and energy content without relying on terms such as ‘oven-baked’ or ‘unsalted’.

Everyday unsalted snackers

You’re mainly looking for a simple, unsalted snack and want to decide for yourself how much to eat.

Parents who keep snacks separate from baby food

You want to keep snacks for adults at home without giving your baby whole peanuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What should you look for? Who might find this especially important?
Demonstrably lower fat Compare the fat content per 100 g for the exact variant. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. If I want less fat per equal amount, I check the nutritional information and the exact claim; around 33% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat.
Energy and portion size Compare the energy per 100 g, then decide on your own portion size. Jumbo lists 156 kcal per 25 g serving for its Ongezouten Kingsize Pinda’s. If I want to keep an eye on what I eat at each snack time, I look at the amount I actually measure out; around 27% of consumers prioritise energy per snack occasion.
Salt and ingredients Read the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact pack. ‘Unsalted’ does not, on its own, tell you anything about the fat content. If I’m looking for an unsalted option for everyday snacking, I also want to know what else is in it; around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients.
Keeping snacks safely separate from baby food Check the product’s form and bear in mind the advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre: don’t give whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. If there’s a baby at home, I want to keep snacks for adults separate and choose the form of peanut carefully for baby food; around 13% of consumers prioritise this.
Packaging and storage Check the pack size, whether the packaging seals well and the storage instructions on the label. If I buy peanuts regularly, I want packaging that suits how I use them and keeps them fresh after opening; around 7% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing oven-baked with low fat

    ‘No added oil or fat’ describes how the product is made; it doesn’t prove that the finished product is low in fat.

    Check the total fat content of the exact variant and consider any claim separately from the preparation method.

  • Confusing unsalted with lower fat

    An unsalted option can still be high in fat. The variants reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 51 g, 51.3 g and 50 g of fat per 100 g respectively, according to the product information provided by those retailers.

    Choose unsalted if that suits your preference, and compare fat and energy content separately.

  • Giving your baby an adult snack

    Whole peanuts can pose a choking risk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.

    Keep adult snacks separate and follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice on introducing peanuts to your baby.

  • Combining nutritional information from different Duyvis variants

    ‘Oven Baked Original’ and ‘Oven roasted original’ are separate product listings. Nutritional information for one variant doesn’t automatically apply to the other.

    Base your choice on the label of the exact pack you want to buy.

Brands and product ranges to help you choose

Duyvis

A range that includes oven-baked peanuts and a variety of flavours.

  • Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as roasted without added oil or fat.
  • That preparation claim doesn’t mean the peanuts’ natural fat has been removed. The AH listing for Duyvis Oven roasted original gives 50 g of fat per 100 g; this applies to that specific variant.

Albert Heijn

The AH own-brand range includes unsalted peanuts.

  • The product information for AH Pinda’s ongezouten lists 0 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The same listing gives 51 g of fat per 100 g, so ‘unsalted’ does not mean lower in fat. The information is from Albert Heijn.

Jumbo

The own-brand range includes Ongezouten Kingsize Pinda’s.

  • Jumbo provides serving information for this variant, including 156 kcal per 25 g serving.
  • The nutritional information lists 51.3 g of fat per 100 g; ‘Kingsize’ does not indicate reduced fat.

Lidl

Lidl’s product information describes 200 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts.

  • The product description mentions both the roasted preparation and the unsalted variety.
  • These characteristics alone don’t demonstrate reduced fat. Check the nutritional information and claim on the exact pack.

ALDI

ALDI’s product information describes 250 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts under the TRADER JOE’S product brand.

  • The product listing clearly identifies the variant and pack size.
  • The Nutri-Score shown doesn’t prove that the peanuts are low in fat; check the nutritional information on the exact pack.

PLUS

The PLUS own-brand range includes unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.

  • The product information lists 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • PLUS also lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, so the unsalted variety doesn’t demonstrate reduced fat.

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Frequently asked questions

When can peanuts be labelled ‘low fat’?

For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. This is different from a product that simply contains less fat than a comparison product.

Are oven-baked peanuts automatically lower in fat?

No, the preparation method alone doesn’t prove that. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as roasted without added oil or fat, but check the nutritional information for the exact variant to find out its fat and energy content.

Can my baby eat the same whole peanuts as me?

No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4. When introducing peanuts to babies, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 100% peanut butter with no pieces, added salt or sugar. You can mix it into mashed fruit or vegetables if you like.

How do I compare the energy in peanuts per snack occasion?

First compare the energy per 100 g, then look at the amount you actually measure out. Jumbo lists 156 kcal per 25 g serving for Ongezouten Kingsize Pinda’s; this serving information applies to that specific variant.

Does the recall warning apply to all AH peanuts?

No. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, due to the possible presence of metal particles. The warning applies to that specific pack and date, not to all AH peanuts.