If you want less fat in the same amount of peanut snacks, choose a specific product only when its nutrition table and the evidence supporting a comparative claim confirm this. Unsalted or oven-roasted does not automatically mean lower total fat; weighing out a smaller portion changes how much you eat, not the composition of the peanuts. If a vegan product matters to you, also check the ingredients of the exact product.
You want to keep eating peanuts and distinguish between a product containing less fat and eating less fat because you take a smaller portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists the fat in a portion of unsalted peanuts, so unsalted does not in itself mean that a product is low in fat.
You check the ingredients of the exact peanut product, rather than relying on the brand name or preparation method alone. The Dutch Association for Veganism lists milk, whey, lactose, eggs and honey among the ingredients to look out for.
You’re looking for whole roasted peanuts that have no oil or fat added during roasting. Duyvis describes this preparation method for Oven Baked Peanuts Original, but it does not prove that the product has less total fat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat in the same amount | Compare the fat per 100 grams for the same type of product and check the evidence supporting any comparative claim. | I want to eat the same amount of peanut snacks with less fat in the product; around 36% of consumers say proven fat reduction is their top priority. |
| Vegan ingredients | Read the ingredients of the exact product and look out for animal-derived ingredients such as milk, eggs or honey. | If I want to avoid animal-derived ingredients, I check the whole label of the flavour I’ve chosen; around 27% of consumers prioritise vegan ingredients. |
| Weighing your portion | Weigh the amount you eat and use the nutrition information for your product. | I mainly want to eat less fat during one snacking occasion, without necessarily choosing a different type of peanut; around 19% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Preparation method and snack type | Check whether they are whole roasted peanuts and whether oil or fat was added during roasting; also check the total fat. | If I’m looking for whole peanuts roasted without extra oil, I check both the preparation method and the label; around 18% of consumers prioritise this. |
Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as roasted without added oil or fat. Peanuts naturally contain fat, so the preparation method does not prove that the total fat content is lower.
Check the nutrition table and the evidence supporting any comparative claim before choosing a product labelled reduced fat.
Unsalted describes the salt content, not the fat content. PLUS lists 51.3 grams of fat per 100 grams for its unsalted peanuts.
Assess salt and fat as separate properties in the nutrition table.
The vegan label for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g applies to that specific product listing. Other flavours or products may have different ingredients.
Check the ingredients list for each product, paying particular attention to milk ingredients, eggs and honey.
Albert Heijn is recalling AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026 because they may contain metal fragments.
Albert Heijn advises consumers not to eat the specified product with that date. Check the product name, packaging type and best-before date; the warning does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
Worth considering if you’re looking at roasted peanuts or a specific unsalted product.
The product listing for AH Unsalted Peanuts is relevant if you’re looking for a standard unsalted peanut snack.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Peanuts 250 g as a standard unsalted peanut snack.
Lidl lists 285 g of unsalted peanuts in its supermarket range.
ALDI lists 250 g of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts; Trader Joe’s is the product name shown in the listing.
The listing for PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 300 g includes nutrition information you can use to compare this product.
This selection includes plain, seasoned and roasted peanut snacks. Compare the fat per 100 grams and check the ingredients of the exact product; a product name or preparation method alone does not confirm a reduced-fat claim or vegan ingredients.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a seasoned, crunchy peanut snack and want to compare the ingredients and nutrition information for yourself.
The nutrition table lists 38.3 g of fat per 100 g and 70% peanuts. The ingredients list includes rice and wheat flour, soya, palm oil and spices.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat, crunchy peanut snack and want to compare the salt and fat content.
The nutrition table lists 38.3 g of fat and 0.80 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list includes 70% peanuts and rice and wheat flour; the description mentions soya sauce and chilli powder.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a standard unsalted peanut snack and want to weigh out your own portion.
The nutrition table lists 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list includes 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a salted peanut snack and want to check whether a vegan label applies to this specific product.
The nutrition table lists 52 g of fat and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g. The product description displays a vegan label and lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients. The product information warns that the product poses a choking hazard for children under 5.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a simple roasted peanut snack; the product description also suggests using them in cooking and baking.
The nutrition table lists 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list states 100% peanuts.
No. Check the ingredients of the exact product. The Dutch Association for Veganism lists milk, whey, lactose, eggs and honey among the animal-derived ingredients to look out for.
No. Unsalted says nothing about the fat content. PLUS lists 51.3 grams of fat per 100 grams for its 300 g pack of unsalted peanuts.
Not necessarily. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as roasted without added oil or fat, but this preparation method does not prove that the total fat content is lower. Compare the nutrition table for the exact product.
A nutrition claim must meet the applicable official definition and conditions. EU guidance on nutrition claims makes clear that a claim must not be misleading. Check the exact claim and product rather than relying on phrases such as “oven roasted”.
Yes. Ingredients and allergen information are separate checks. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has also been checking that labels on prepacked products correctly warn about cross-contamination; a vegan label does not mean that a product is allergen-free.
