Who might want peanut snacks with less fat?

Less fat per snack

You want to take peanut snacks with you alongside your lunch and are mainly choosing based on their composition. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, and distinguish between a low-fat composition and a smaller portion.

Portioning in advance

You’d rather take a measured amount with you than eat from a large bag while you’re out. Portion size, individual bags and resealability all affect how convenient they are to use.

Choosing with nutrition in mind

You look beyond total fat to saturated fat, energy and salt. Advice about unsalted nuts doesn’t necessarily apply to coated peanut snacks.

What should you look for in peanut snacks for on the go?

Compare nutritional values per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.

What to consider What to look for when buying Who is this important for?
Fat content and claim Compare fat per 100 g and check whether the claim says ‘low fat’ or ‘reduced fat’. If I want less fat in the product itself, I compare the values per 100 g and check the exact wording of the claim. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the product’s composition.
Portion and portability Check the weight of each bag and whether a larger pack can be resealed. For my lunch, I want to take an amount that I can limit in advance. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and ease of taking the product with them.
Nutritional values As well as total fat, check energy, saturated fat and salt, all per 100 g. I want to compare several nutritional values before making a choice. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the overall nutritional composition.
Flavour and size Choose a flavour and bag size that suit how you’ll use the product; don’t take them as proof of a lower fat content. If flavour and a convenient size for my lunch are the deciding factors, I still check the nutritional values separately. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flavour and size.

Common mistakes when choosing peanut snacks

  • Confusing a small bag with a low-fat product

    The pack size doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. The Duyvis Provencale 20-pack lists 35 g of fat per 100 g, while the European Commission sets a limit of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.

    Check the nutritional value per 100 g first, then decide how much you want to take with you.

  • Comparing only total fat

    Energy, saturated fat and salt are listed separately in the nutrition information and tell you something different from the total fat content.

    Compare these values per 100 g, then work them out for the portion you plan to take with you.

  • Applying advice about unsalted nuts to peanut snacks

    Peanut snacks are coated products. The Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts, but that doesn’t make them equivalent to peanut snacks.

    Assess the specific peanut snack by checking its ingredients and nutritional values on the packaging.

Peanut snack brands to compare

These product examples can help you compare flavour, packaging and nutritional values; a brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a variant is low in fat.

Duyvis

The range includes Provencale, Cocktail, Poesta and Oriental, among other varieties.

  • Duyvis describes Provencale as having an onion and garlic flavour.
  • The Provencale 20-pack we looked at lists 35 g of fat per 100 g. That figure applies to this variant and doesn’t make the brand a reduced-fat range.

Albert Heijn

AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand variant in a resealable 250 g pack.

  • The product page lists ten 25 g portions and packaging that can be resealed.
  • It contains 33 g of fat and 532 kcal per 100 g; the portion information doesn’t change those values per 100 g.

Jumbo

The range includes Cocktail, Provençal and Shanghai-style varieties in different bag sizes.

  • Available pack sizes include 300 g and 500 g.
  • The flavour name and bag size don’t tell you the fat content; compare the nutritional values for the specific variant.

Lidl

Lidl lists borrelnoten on its range page; here, ‘borrelnoten’ refers to the product category.

  • The category name doesn’t indicate a low-fat composition. Check the claim and nutritional values on the packaging.

ALDI

ALDI sells TRADER JOE'S peanut snacks in a 300 g pack, with flavours including bacon and cheese, Poesta and paprika.

  • The product information gives the brand name, flavours and pack weight.
  • ALDI is the retailer; the flavour and packaging don’t substantiate a reduced-fat claim.

PLUS

PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is a 300 g own-brand variant with a seasoned, crunchy coating.

  • The product page lists 32,7 g of fat, 528 kcal and 1,438 g of salt per 100 g.
  • ‘Mild’ describes the flavour; the nutritional values given don’t make this a low-fat variant.

Joybuy peanut snacks for on the go

This Joybuy pick is a Duyvis Provencale variant. Use the nutritional value per 100 g to decide whether it suits your aim of eating less fat.

Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g

Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale, 275 g

This variant isn’t low in fat; compare its composition per 100 g if you’re looking for less fat in the product itself.

The product information lists 35 g of fat per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.

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Frequently asked questions about peanut snacks and fat content

When can a product be called ‘low fat’?

For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of 3 g of fat per 100 g. So compare the composition per 100 g, rather than looking only at the amount in a small bag.

How do I work out the fat content of my portion?

Multiply the fat per 100 g shown on the label by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Use the nutritional values for the specific pack; the portion size on the label may not match the amount you eat.

How should I store an opened bag when I’m out?

Follow the instructions on the packaging for your product. AH Borrelnoten cocktail should be closed securely after use and stored somewhere cool, dark and dry. For the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack, it’s recommended that you store an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.

Are peanut snacks suitable if I have a peanut allergy?

The AH Cocktail, PLUS Mild and Duyvis Provencale variants we looked at contain peanuts, so they aren’t suitable if you need to avoid peanuts. If you have other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the specific packaging too.

What should I bear in mind when giving peanut snacks to young children?

The AH, PLUS and Duyvis product pages we looked at warn that young children can choke on peanuts or nuts. Follow the warning on the packaging for the specific variant.