When choosing peanuts for a train journey, compare the fat per 100 g as well as the amount you’ll actually take with you. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Being oven-roasted without added oil or unsalted does not, on its own, mean a product meets this requirement. If your main aim is to eat less, measure out your portion at home and calculate the nutritional values for that amount.
You want a lighter snack on the go and need to distinguish between less fat per 100 g and eating less during your journey. Compare products using the same quantity, then work out your own portion. The labels on Albert Heijn and Jumbo products show that stated portion sizes can vary.
You want a peanut snack where salt isn’t the deciding factor. Unsalted varieties may suit you, but being unsalted says nothing about the fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its dietary advice.
You want to take a set amount with you and seal the rest properly at home. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place; NS asks passengers to put rubbish in the bin on the train.
First, compare the fat per 100 g and any claims on the label. Then calculate the energy and fat for your own portion; consider salt and packaging separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay extra attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per 100 g | Read the nutrition table and check exactly what any comparative claim is comparing. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I’m mainly looking for a peanut snack with demonstrably less fat, I check the value per 100 g and what the claim means. Consumers who prioritise fat content make up around 36% of the group considering this train-snack choice. |
| Your portion | First compare products per 100 g, then calculate the values for the same quantity in grams. A smaller portion reduces the amount you eat, not the fat content of the product. | If you want to limit the amount and energy in your own travel portion, you can calculate the values for that portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Salt | Check the salt per 100 g and whether the variety is labelled unsalted. Treat this as a separate characteristic from fat. | If I want to limit salt, I look for an unsalted variety and assess the fat separately. Salt is the top priority for around 21% of consumers making this choice. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Decide how much to take with you and seal the rest properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool, dark and dry place; follow NS rules and put rubbish in the bin. | If you want to portion out your snack in advance and store the rest at home, choose a tightly sealed container. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers making this choice. |
Being oven-roasted without added oil describes how a product is made, not its nutritional value. The Dutch label for Duyvis Oven roasted original states that it contains 50 g of fat per 100 g.
Compare the nutrition table with the claim on the packaging. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Labels may use different portion sizes. Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 25 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts; the Duyvis and Jumbo varieties reviewed use 30 g.
First compare the values per 100 g, then calculate them for the same amount you want to take with you.
A claim for a peanut butter variety says nothing about a ready-to-eat peanut snack. They are different product categories.
Check that the packaging contains loose peanuts before applying a claim or nutritional value to your choice.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date against the warning. It applies to this specific variety; don’t assume it covers all AH peanuts.
Worth considering if you’re looking at an oven-roasted variety made without added oil or fat.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g may suit you if you want to consider salt separately and measure out your own portion.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is an option to compare with other varieties by checking the label and your own portion size.
The product description lists an unsalted peanut variety weighing 285 g.
The official product description lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g may suit you if salt is your main concern and you want to measure out your own travel portion.
These products are peanut options for a measured train-journey portion. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and bear in mind that flavour, salt content and product type may vary.
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An option if you want to take an unsalted snack with you and calculate the nutritional values for your own portion.
The product description states that it contains 50 g of fat and 0,02 g of salt per 100 g. Seal the pack properly after opening.
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An option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety and want to decide how much to take with you.
The product description states that it contains 50 g of fat and 0,02 g of salt per 100 g. The product may contain cashew nuts.
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This variety is meant to be eaten straight from the shell; bear in mind that the peanuts aren’t shelled when taking them with you.
The product description states that it contains 49 g of fat per 100 g.
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An oven-roasted variety with honey and salt; check the nutritional values if you want to limit salt or fat.
The product description states that it contains 40 g of fat and 1,4 g of salt per 100 g. The product contains wheat and gluten.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. A comparative claim refers to a comparison with another product, so check which comparison is stated and don’t confuse it with the absolute ‘low fat’ claim.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the number of grams in your portion, then divide by 100. For 25 g of AH Unsalted Peanuts, which contain 620 kcal and 51 g of fat per 100 g, that works out at 155 kcal and 12,75 g of fat. Use the label for the exact variety you’ve chosen.
The product labels reviewed warn that young children can choke on peanuts. A small pack or an unsalted recipe doesn’t automatically make whole peanuts suitable for a young child.
No. Jeroen Bosch Hospital states that a child with a peanut allergy must not eat food containing peanuts. A fat claim doesn’t change this allergy requirement.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Check that the product name, packaging and date match the details in that specific warning.
