Choose peanuts for a lighter snack stash by comparing the fat per 100 g and your portion size, rather than relying on words such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘oven-roasted’: on their own, these terms do not mean a product contains less fat. For the EU claim ‘low fat’, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. If a product claims to have ‘less fat’, check the label and what it is being compared with, and assess the salt content and packaging separately.
You want to compare the fat content of the same quantity of peanuts and distinguish between a nutrition claim and a description of how they are prepared. The European Commission sets out the conditions for the ‘low fat’ claim, while Duyvis describes Original as roasted without added oil or fat.
You want to tailor the amount you eat at each snack break to your preferences, so you check the nutritional values, portion size and number of servings per pack. Albert Heijn’s product information lists different portion sizes for AH Ongezouten pinda’s and Duyvis Original.
You buy peanuts for several snack breaks and want a pack that suits how quickly you’ll use them and can be sealed properly for storage. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiably less fat | Compare the fat per 100 g on the label of the exact product variant. For the EU ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. | If I want less fat in the same quantity, I check the nutritional information rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 36% of consumers give verifiably lower fat top priority. |
| Portion size and energy | First compare values per 100 g, then use the same portion size for both. Albert Heijn lists 620 kcal per 100 g for AH Ongezouten pinda’s and 606 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Original; the stated portions are 25 g and 30 g respectively. | If I want to tailor how much I snack on, I look at both the portion size and the value per 100 g. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and preparation method | Check both the ingredients and the salt and fat values. Albert Heijn lists 0 g of salt per 100 g for its own unsalted variant and 1.4 g for Duyvis Original; Duyvis’s description of roasting without added oil or fat refers to how it is prepared. | If I’m mainly concerned about salt or the preparation method, I check these separately from the fat content. Around 21% of consumers put salt or preparation method first. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how quickly you’ll use the peanuts, and check whether it can be sealed properly after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing peanuts in a dry place in a sealed container. | If I’m stocking up on peanuts for several occasions, I want to be able to store and use them appropriately. Around 14% of consumers give managing their stock top priority. |
The preparation method alone does not tell you how much total fat the product contains. Duyvis describes Original as roasted without added oil or fat, while its product information also lists a fat content.
Assess the claim and the fat per 100 g separately from the description of how the peanuts are prepared.
Unsalted refers to salt, not the total fat content or the ingredients used. Albert Heijn lists sunflower oil among the ingredients of AH Ongezouten pinda’s.
Check the ingredients list if you want to assess whether oil has been added, and check the fat content separately.
A lower nutritional value per portion may be due to a smaller portion, rather than a lower amount per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists portions of 25 g for AH Ongezouten pinda’s and 30 g for Duyvis Original.
First compare the values per 100 g, then work out the figures for the same quantity of each product.
The size of the pack should suit how quickly you’ll use the peanuts and how you’ll store them once opened.
Choose a pack that you can seal properly and follow the storage instructions on the label.
Duyvis Original is a useful point of reference if you want to take the preparation method into account when choosing snack peanuts.
AH Ongezouten pinda’s 300 g is an example to consider when weighing up salt, ingredients and portion size.
Jumbo’s product information provides an example of a 250 g pack of unsalted peanuts.
Lidl lists an unsalted peanut variant in a 285 g pack.
The product listing reviewed at ALDI is for Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten in a 300 g stand-up pouch is a useful point of reference when weighing up salt and fat.
For the EU ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. Check the nutritional information for the exact variant on the label; the preparation method alone does not show that the product meets this limit.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work them out for the same snack portion. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Ongezouten pinda’s and a 30 g portion for Duyvis Original, so portion values are not directly comparable unless you match the quantities.
Store peanuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Albert Heijn also advises storing its own unsalted variant in a dark place and sealing the pack properly after use; always follow the label for the exact variant.
Peanuts are an allergen and must be identified in the product information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label and that the allergen must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
Check the warnings on the packaging for the exact variant. The Albert Heijn and Duyvis product pages reviewed warn that young children can choke on peanuts.
