If you’re looking to cut down on fat, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check exactly what a reduced-fat claim is based on. A reduced-fat claim is not the same as the low-fat label. The 30% claims mentioned for Duyvis apply to specific borrelnoten varieties whose product pages say they have been discontinued. If your main aim is to limit how much you snack, you can measure out a portion of regular peanuts in advance, but this won’t change their fat content.
You’re looking for peanuts where the fat reduction in the specific variety is clearly stated, and want to know what the manufacturer compares it with. A reduced-fat claim and the low-fat label don’t mean the same thing.
You want to take a limited amount with you rather than eat straight from a large bag. Compare your portion with the nutritional values per 100 g.
You’re looking for plain, unsalted peanuts to take on the go, and want to check the ingredients and storage instructions without assuming that unsalted means lower in fat.
First decide what matters most to you: the fat content of the variety, the amount you take with you, the ingredients or how easy it is to store.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claim | Check the fat value per 100 g and the full claim, including the stated basis for comparison. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the low-fat label. | If reducing fat is my main priority, I want to be able to assess the exact variety and what it is compared with. Around 36% of consumers prioritise demonstrable fat reduction. |
| Portion size | Compare the pack size with the portion shown on the label, then decide how many grams you want to take with you. Labelled portion sizes can vary by product. | If I want a lunch-time snack with a set limit, I’d rather take a measured amount than the whole bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 g, the proportion of peanuts, any added oil and the allergen information for the exact variety. | If I’m mainly looking for an unsalted product, I also check what else is listed alongside peanuts in the ingredients. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check the pack size, closure and storage instructions. A multi-portion pack isn’t automatically one lunch-time portion. | If I want to buy, carry and store my lunch-time snack conveniently, ease of use matters a lot to me. Around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
These terms describe how a product is prepared or whether salt has been added; they don’t automatically tell you its fat content. For example, AH Pinda’s ongezouten lists 51 g of fat per 100 g.
Use the nutrition table for the exact variety, and assess the preparation method, salt and fat claim separately.
The Duyvis Herbs&Onion claim compares the product with regular peanuts in a crunchy coating, on average in the Netherlands. The claim for Tomato and Herbs refers to other Duyvis product lines. Neither is necessarily a comparison with regular unsalted peanuts.
Read the reference for the claim carefully and keep claims for different varieties separate.
The checked 500 g AH bag lists 20 portions. The pack weight and the stated portion size are two different things.
Measure out the amount you want to take with you in advance, and follow the storage instructions for the opened pack.
A separate, airtight food container can be handy if you want to take the remaining peanuts with you or store them.
As well as 21 g of fat, the checked Herbs&Onion product lists 2 g of salt per 100 g and contains wheat and gluten.
Alongside fat, check the energy, salt, ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
Worth considering if you’re comparing regular peanuts, oven-baked peanuts and borrelnoten with a reduced-fat claim specific to the product.
Albert Heijn’s own-brand unsalted peanuts are a regular peanut variety with a stated portion size of 25 g.
The own-brand unsalted variety is a regular peanut option with nutritional information given per 100 g and per 30 g.
Lidl offers unsalted peanuts, as well as Alesto peanuts in a seasoned dough coating.
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
The checked own-brand variety consists of unsalted roasted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
These Joybuy products include regular and unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and borrelnoten. Don’t use them as proof of a reduced-fat claim: check the nutritional values and claim on the exact pack instead.
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An unsalted option that you can divide into lunch-time portions yourself.
The product information lists 99% peanuts with sunflower oil, 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
May contain cashew nuts.
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A snack option in the shell; you’ll need to measure out an amount yourself if you want a smaller lunch-time portion.
The nutritional information lists 49 g of fat and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g.
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The product information describes these roasted peanuts as unsalted; you can divide the pack into smaller portions.
The product information lists 100% peanuts, 50 g of fat and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
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The product information gives a portion size of 30 g; the pack contains 125 g.
The nutritional information lists 33 g of fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains wheat; according to the product information, it may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An explicitly salted variety; choose how much you want to take with you.
The nutritional information lists 52 g of fat and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g.
The product information notes that it may contain other nuts.
No. According to the European Commission, the low-fat label can be used for solid foods containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Duyvis Herbs&Onion variety listed by Albert Heijn had a comparative claim of 30% less fat, but contained 21 g of fat per 100 g; its product page says the variety has been discontinued.
No. The checked 500 g AH bag lists 20 portions of 25 g, while Jumbo gives a portion size of 30 g for its checked unsalted variety. Decide in advance how much you want to take with you, and use the same weight in grams when comparing products.
Close the pack securely and follow the storage instructions for the exact variety. For the checked unsalted peanuts, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
A fat claim doesn’t change the allergen information. The checked Duyvis Herbs&Onion variety contained peanuts, wheat and cereals containing gluten, and may have contained other nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that mandatory allergen information is shown on the label; always check the pack for the exact variety.
No. The checked product labels warn that young children may choke on peanuts. A reduced-fat claim doesn’t change this risk.
