If you want less fat in the same amount of peanuts, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the claim for the exact product; oven-roasting without added oil does not prove that peanuts are low in fat. If your main aim is to take fewer peanuts with you, weighing out a portion of plain, unsalted peanuts could work, but it won’t change their nutritional composition. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. Don’t confuse this threshold with a smaller portion.
You want less fat in the same amount of peanuts, so you check whether a low-fat claim or a particular preparation method suits your needs. The European Commission explains the ‘low fat’ claim, while the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises shoppers to assess claims critically.
You want to take plain peanuts with you without automatically eating a large amount straight from the pack. Weighing out a portion and sealing the pack properly may matter more than choosing a different flavour; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing peanuts in a tightly sealed container.
You’re looking for peanuts for your packed lunch and paying attention to salt and the overall nutritional composition, not just fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; check the label too when choosing a specific product.
First decide whether you want less fat per 100 g or simply fewer peanuts to take with you. Preparation method, portion size and salt answer different questions.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat in the same amount | Compare the fat per 100 g and check the claim for the exact product. According to the European Commission, the ‘low fat’ claim applies to solid foods containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I want less fat in the same amount, I check the nutritional information rather than looking only at the preparation method. Around 31% of consumers give nutritional composition top priority when making this choice. |
| Amount in your lunchbox | Weigh your portion, then multiply the nutritional value per 100 g by the portion weight and divide by 100. The 25 g portion shown on a label applies to that product; it isn’t automatically right for everyone. | If I mainly want to take fewer peanuts with me, weighing out a portion helps; the peanuts themselves keep the same nutritional composition. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the amount in their packed lunch. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check both the ingredients list and the salt content; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean low in fat. | If I’m looking for unsalted peanuts, I check the salt separately from the fat and portion size. Around 19% of consumers make unsalted composition their main consideration. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Use a tightly sealed container and store peanuts somewhere cool, dark and dry, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | For my packed-lunch routine, it matters that peanuts are easy to take with me and stay tightly sealed. Around 13% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight and consider whether you can seal and store the remaining peanuts properly after portioning them out. | If I use a bag over several packed lunches, I want to divide up the contents without leaving the rest open. This is the top priority for around 12% of consumers. |
‘No added oil’ describes how the peanuts are prepared, not their total fat content. Duyvis lists 47 g of fat per 100 g for Oven Baked Original; Jumbo lists 50 g per 100 g for its identically named 225 g version.
Compare the nutritional information with the preparation claim, and check the details for the exact product version. Only use the ‘low fat’ claim when the relevant conditions are met.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for the unsalted peanuts reviewed; Jumbo gives nutritional values per 30 g for the product reviewed. These are portions specific to each product, not personal recommendations.
Weigh the amount you want to take with you and compare products on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
Peanuts can go rancid, become chewy or grow mould. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing them somewhere cool, dark and dry in a tightly sealed pack.
Portion some out for your packed lunch, then seal the remaining peanuts properly.
Duyvis Oven Baked Peanuts Original may be worth considering if you’re looking for peanuts that the manufacturer says are oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 500 g, could suit you if you want to divide them into portions for packed lunches.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, come in a smaller pack that you can portion out yourself.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, may suit you if you’re looking for a plain, unsalted snack.
Lidl describes a 200 g pack of roasted, unsalted peanuts as a snack or ingredient.
The Dutch ALDI page describes 250 g of roasted, unsalted peanuts sold under the Trader Joe’s product name.
This Joybuy selection is roasted peanuts as a ready-to-eat snack for a packed lunch, not a proven reduced-fat variety.
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If you’re looking for roasted peanuts as a ready-to-eat lunchbox snack, this product fits the bill; its stated nutritional values mean it isn’t a low-fat choice.
The product information lists 50 g of fat and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g. This fat content is above the European Commission’s maximum of 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
The pack contains 225 g; the product information lists 7–8 portions per pack.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. This is a condition for using that specific claim; a smaller portion is not the same as a low-fat composition.
Multiply the nutritional value per 100 g by the weight of your weighed portion, then divide by 100. For AH Unsalted Peanuts, 500 g, a 25 g portion works out at 155 kcal and 12.75 g of fat according to the stated values. This applies to that product variety and its label values.
Store peanuts in a tightly sealed container somewhere cool, dark and dry, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Peanuts readily absorb odours, so you may want to keep them separate from strongly scented or moist lunch items. For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging.
Peanuts are an allergen that must be declared on the label of prepacked foods. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also lists, among other things, nuts and cereals containing gluten as allergens. Check the ingredients and any warnings on the pack of the variety you buy.
No. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. Do not eat the product in that specific pack. Return it to an AH store for a full refund. The warning does not apply to all AH peanuts.
