For weight management, it’s a good idea to look at the energy per 100 g as well as the amount you eat. Weighing your portion makes the comparison more meaningful. Unsalted or oven-roasted doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat or energy. Check the label for the exact product, and don’t treat a reduced-fat claim as proof unless you know what it’s being compared with.
You want to keep eating peanuts while keeping an eye on the energy in the amount you serve yourself. Weighing your portion and checking the nutritional values per 100 g help you compare varieties on a like-for-like basis.
You’re looking for a lower fat content and want to distinguish between an absolute claim, a comparison with another product and a description of how it’s prepared, such as oven-roasted.
You want an unsalted variety and also check the ingredients. Unsalted, by itself, tells you nothing about the fat or energy content.
Choose these when: you’re specifically looking for a lower fat content. Check the claim on the exact pack and find out what it’s being compared with.
Consider: a claim on a snack mix doesn’t automatically apply to plain peanuts. Albert Heijn described a historical mix that was compared with peanuts in a crispy coating.
Choose these when: you want an unsalted variety and, above all, want to keep track of how much you eat.
Consider: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean low in fat or energy. Check the nutritional values and ingredients for the variety, too.
Choose these when: it matters to you that no oil or fat is added during roasting. Duyvis describes this method for Oven Baked Original.
Consider: the AH label information for Duyvis Original still lists 50 g of fat and 606 kcal per 100 g, plus 1.4 g of salt.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Identifying a lower fat content | Check the fat per 100 g, the exact variety and, for a percentage claim, what it’s being compared with. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. | I’m mainly looking for a verifiably lower fat content and want to know what the comparison is based on. Around 34% of consumers put reduced fat at the top of their list. |
| Energy in your own portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate this for the same weighed amount; serving sizes can differ between manufacturers. | I want to assess the energy in my own snack portion, rather than simply comparing two different serving sizes on packs. Around 33% of consumers give energy and portion size their highest priority. |
| Unsalted and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients list. Also check whether oil, sugar or a flavour coating is listed. | If I mainly want an unsalted snack, I also compare the ingredients without assuming this means less energy. Around 20% of consumers put an unsalted recipe first. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight and unit price for the exact variety. Follow the storage advice and reseal the pack after use. | I want a pack size that suits how I use the product and that I can store properly once opened. Around 13% of consumers give pack size and value for money their highest priority. |
A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. The Duyvis Original variety described by Albert Heijn lists 50 g per 100 g.
Check the total fat per 100 g and consider the preparation method as a separate feature.
A 25 g serving on one label and a 30 g serving on another aren’t a like-for-like basis for a direct comparison. Albert Heijn lists 25 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts; the AH product information for Duyvis Original lists 30 g.
Compare per 100 g first, then calculate the values for both varieties using the same amount.
The comparison and product category determine what a claim refers to. The historical Duyvis Japanese snack mix described by Albert Heijn was a mix containing rice crackers and was compared with peanuts in a crispy coating.
Check the claim for the exact variety and keep snack mixes, coated peanuts and plain peanuts separate.
The net weight of a bag is the pack size; it isn’t automatically the amount you’ll want to eat at one time.
Divide it into portions yourself and reseal the pack after use, following the storage advice.
Relevant for roasted and seasoned snack peanuts; the Original variety reviewed has a savoury flavour.
The AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed are a reference for an unsalted variety; the product page describes a 300 g pack.
The Dutch category overview lists unsalted peanuts in various pack sizes, as well as a separate Dry Roasted variety.
The unsalted variety reviewed comes in a 250 g bag.
The Dutch product description from ALDI is for Trader Joe’s 250 g roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The Dutch product range page lists unsalted peanuts as a product category.
This selection of Joybuy products includes unsalted peanuts, roasted peanuts and peanuts in their shells. For each exact variety, compare the nutritional values, ingredients and portion size that suit your needs.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Check the nutritional values and information about possible traces of cashew nuts for this variety.
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An oven-roasted variety with a honey flavour and a light sprinkling of salt, as stated in the product name.
Before comparing this exact variety with plain peanuts, check its nutritional values and ingredients, including honey, sugar, sunflower oil and salt.
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An option if you specifically want peanuts in their shells.
The product name states that the pack contains 500 g. Refer to the product information for nutritional values and possible traces of nuts.
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A roasted variety in a 210 g pack, according to the product name.
The available product information contains conflicting allergen details. Carefully check the pack and current product information before buying.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. This is an absolute limit, not just a comparison with another product.
No. Treat the stated serving size as product information, not personal weight-loss advice. For example, Albert Heijn lists 25 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts, while the product information for Duyvis Original gives a 30 g serving. Choose the amount you want to assess and compare the energy on the same basis.
Check the allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods. Also read the information about possible traces of other nuts.
No. The AH, PLUS and Duyvis labels reviewed warn that young children may choke on peanuts. General snack information is therefore not advice on whether peanuts are suitable for young children.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Do not eat this specific product; Albert Heijn says you can return it to a shop for a refund. The warning does not include products with other best-before dates in this recall.
