If cutting total fat is the priority, Tesco Marketplace lists PBfit peanut powder at 13g fat per 100g, but it needs mixing and cannot replace the crunch of whole nuts. For ready-to-eat crunch, measure a portion and compare salt and sugars as well as fat: the peanuts and mixed nuts listed by Tesco Groceries and Sainsbury's contain 48–55g fat per 100g.
The first choice is whether you want a crunchy snack straight from the pack or are willing to prepare something with a nutty flavour.
Compare peanut powder with whole nuts by the fat figure per 100g. Tesco Marketplace lists PBfit powder at 13g fat per 100g, while the Tesco and Sainsbury's whole-nut examples in this article list much more. Powder needs mixing, so it serves a different purpose from a handful of nuts.
Ready-to-eat nuts avoid preparation, but an unsalted or roasted name does not establish that they contain less fat. Check the stated serving size and put a portion in a bowl if you do not want to eat directly from a larger pack.
A lower fat figure is not the whole comparison. Tesco Groceries lists KP Dry Roasted Peanuts at 1.6g salt per 100g, while Sainsbury's lists 17.6g sugars per 100g for its honey-roast maple peanut and cashew mix. Compare the nutrient that matters to your choice on the same per-100g basis.
Choose the format first: peanut powder needs preparation, whereas whole nuts offer ready-to-eat crunch. Then compare the labels and the amount you plan to serve.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat and format | Compare fat per 100g on like-for-like labels. Tesco Marketplace lists PBfit peanut powder at 13g; Tesco Groceries lists KP dry-roasted peanuts at 48g and Tesco unsalted mixed nuts at 55g per 100g. Check whether the product needs mixing or is ready to eat. | I want to reduce total fat, and I am happy to mix powder into a snack rather than eat a crunchy handful. |
| Serving size | Check both per-100g and per-serving figures, then measure the amount you intend to eat. Tesco Groceries lists 158kcal and 13.8g fat for a 25g serving of its unsalted mixed nuts. | For a snack late in the evening, I would rather serve a portion than keep eating from a larger bag. |
| Salt and sugars | Read salt and sugars per 100g as well as the ingredients. Tesco Groceries lists 1.6g salt per 100g for KP Dry Roasted Peanuts; Sainsbury's lists 17.6g sugars per 100g for its honey-roast maple peanut and cashew mix. | I want to know what the seasoning or coating adds, even if a flavoured product has a lower fat figure than another nut mix. |
| Allergens | Check the current pack's ingredients and precautionary allergen statements. The Food Standards Agency distinguishes tree nuts from peanuts, which are legumes; a product may refer to both. | If an allergy is relevant in my household, I need to check the particular product rather than rely on a general description such as “nuts”. |
Those descriptions concern salt or preparation, not a measured reduction in total fat. Sainsbury's lists KP Unsalted Roasted Peanuts at 51g fat per 100g; Tesco Groceries lists KP Dry Roasted Peanuts at 48g.
Compare the fat figures on the products you are considering. If a lower-fat peanut format matters more than crunch, compare a defatted powder rather than changing only the seasoning.
Sainsbury's honey-roast maple peanuts and cashews list 42.6g fat and 17.6g sugars per 100g. Their ingredients include sugar, honey and glucose syrup.
Read sugars and ingredients alongside fat, especially if you are choosing between a sweetened mix and a plain snack.
The amount eaten can differ from the serving shown on a label. Tesco Groceries gives a 25g serving of its unsalted mixed nuts as 158kcal and 13.8g fat.
Check the pack's serving information and put the amount you want in a bowl before eating.
The precise ingredients and allergen statements matter when choosing a peanut or tree-nut product. A powder also needs its preparation instructions checked before it can serve as the snack you have in mind.
Read the current physical label for ingredients, allergens, nutrition and preparation before using the product.
These examples illustrate differences between particular products, not a judgement about every item sold under each brand or by each retailer.
The compared KP peanut products include unsalted roasted and dry-roasted formats.
Tesco lists its own unsalted mixed nuts and, separately, PBfit peanut powder through Tesco Marketplace.
The compared Sainsbury's listings include a honey-roast maple peanut and cashew mix and KP unsalted peanuts.
The M&S example is a 70g pack of cashew nuts.
These options include chestnuts for a different texture and preparation choice, alongside peanuts and chopped mixed nuts for those who want a more familiar nut snack. Compare the current pack labels before treating any one of them as a lower-fat option.
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A 50 g chestnut pack may suit someone who wants a defined amount for a late snack. Chestnuts have a softer texture than crunchy roasted peanuts; check the pack's fat and sugars figures for your comparison.
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Consider these if you are willing to prepare chestnuts rather than open a ready-to-eat nut snack. They require boiling for 2–5 minutes, and the 454g pack needs dividing into the amount you intend to eat. Check the pack's nutrition and preparation instructions.
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These ready-to-eat chestnuts offer a soft alternative to crunchy nuts. The 180g pouch is larger than a single small serving, so decide how much to serve and compare its pack nutrition with the other formats you are considering.
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Choose this format if ready-to-eat peanut crunch matters more than reducing total fat. Sainsbury's lists the same KP unsalted 250g product at 51g fat and less than 0.5g salt per 100g; check the current pack and serve the amount you intend to eat.
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Consider this chopped nut mix if you want a ready-to-eat texture rather than chestnuts or a powder to mix. The 125g pack can be divided into portions; check its current nutrition and ingredient label when comparing fat, salt and sugars.
“Unsalted” does not establish a lower fat content. Tesco Groceries lists its Unsalted Mixed Nuts at 55g fat per 100g, and Sainsbury's lists KP Unsalted Roasted Peanuts at 51g per 100g. Compare the fat figure itself if that is your main reason for choosing.
The preparation name alone cannot answer that. Tesco Groceries lists KP Dry Roasted Peanuts at 48g fat and 1.6g salt per 100g; Sainsbury's lists KP Unsalted Roasted Peanuts at 51g fat and less than 0.5g salt per 100g. Check both fat and salt for the specific products.
Peanut powder is worth comparing when total fat matters more to you than ready-to-eat crunch. Tesco Marketplace lists PBfit Pure Peanut Powder at 13g fat per 100g and describes pressing the peanuts to remove most of their fat. You will need to mix or reconstitute the powder and check the current pack's preparation instructions.
Not on that figure alone. Sainsbury's lists its honey-roast maple peanuts and cashews at 42.6g fat per 100g, compared with Tesco Groceries' 55g for Unsalted Mixed Nuts. The honey-roast mix also lists 17.6g sugars per 100g and contains sugar, honey and glucose syrup, so compare both labels against the snack you want.
No. The Food Standards Agency distinguishes tree nuts from peanuts, which are legumes. Check the current product pack for its ingredients and any precautionary allergen statements if either is relevant to your household.