Choose a measured portion and compare nuts on a like-for-like basis: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 164 kcal per 25 g of unsalted nuts as category information, not as the value for every product. A multipack is handy to take with you, while a larger bag lets you weigh out your own portion. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean low in calories.
You want to take nuts with you for lunch and keep an eye on their energy content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 164 kcal per 25 g of unsalted nuts as general category information; don’t treat this as a product-specific value.
You’re looking for something that’s easy to take with you when you’re out and about. A multipack could be a good option, but the weight of each bag determines how much you actually take with you.
You want an unsalted option and are comparing peanuts, almonds, cashews or a nut mix, for example. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; that doesn’t automatically make them low in calories.
First, choose a type of packaging that suits your lunch. Then check the portion size and nutritional values for the exact product.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh out the amount you want to take with you. | If you want to take the energy content of your nuts into account at lunchtime, you’ll need to know how much of the snack you actually eat. Around 42% of consumers considering this choice prioritise the energy content of the portion. |
| Packaging for taking out | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; with a larger bag, you can weigh out your own portion. | When you take nuts with you for lunch, you want them to be easy to prepare or carry. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking them out. |
| Unsalted option | Check the exact product name, ingredients and nutrition table; “unsalted” alone doesn’t tell you how much energy it contains. | If you’re specifically looking for an unsalted variety, this is your most important selection criterion. Around 25% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
Being unsalted and having a low energy content are two different things. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five, but its general category information also gives 164 kcal per 25 g.
Check the salt information and energy content separately. Don’t assume a product is low in energy just because it’s unsalted.
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts come in a 235 g pack, while the AH Unsalted Almonds 4-pack is a multipack. Neither type of packaging determines how much you want to eat.
Check the weight of each bag, or weigh out the amount you want to take with you from a larger pack.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s category information and the nutritional values for a specific pack don’t necessarily refer to the same variety or quantity.
Use category information as a general guide only. Calculate your portion using the nutrition table for the exact product variety.
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts are available in a 235 g pack, ideal if you want to weigh out your own portion.
AH Unsalted Almonds 4-pack and AH Blanched Unsalted Almonds are separate product varieties.
Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g is a variety that lets you weigh out your own portion.
Lidl’s Alesto range includes nuts and dried fruit, including Way To Go cashews.
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Nut Mix, containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashews is a confirmed variety sold in a 200 g bag.
These product picks focus on nuts you can weigh out yourself for lunch on the go.
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This bag could suit you if you want to weigh out your own portion of unsalted peanuts to take with you.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 2690 kJ per 100 g.
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This pack could suit you if you want to take your own portion of unsalted almonds with you.
The product information lists 591 kcal per 100 g and a pack weight of 200 g.
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This variety could suit you if you want to weigh out your own portion of unsalted cashews for lunch.
The product information lists 596 kcal per 100 g and a pack weight of 200 g.
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This pack could suit you if you want to divide your roasted, unsalted peanuts into lunch portions yourself.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and 626 kcal per 100 g; the pack weighs 210 g.
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This pack could suit you if you want to portion out the peanuts in their shells yourself; bear in mind that opening them on the go takes a little extra effort.
The product information lists peanuts in shells and a pack weight of 500 g.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. For Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, the Dutch Flink product page lists 614 kcal per 100 g, which works out to 153.5 kcal for 25 g. Check the nutrition table on the exact pack before buying.
No. Here, 25 g is only the reference portion used by the calorie checker we consulted. The previous Wheel of Five guidelines have been replaced; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the new Scientific Basis for the Wheel of Five has applied since 9 April 2026. So don’t automatically treat this calculated portion as personal daily advice.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. For Jumbo Unsalted Almonds 140 g, the Dutch product page says to store in a cool, dry place away from light. This isn’t a general storage period for all nut products.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack and follow the avoidance advice given for you personally. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority treats peanuts and nuts as separate allergens and states that allergen information must appear on prepacked products. Duyvis also warns that these peanuts may contain traces of various nuts.
Not without taking the European requirements for nutrition claims into account. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority confirms that these rules also apply to claims made about products in online shops. The category information about unsalted nuts and the stated product value for Duyvis don’t, on their own, support a claim that these products are low in calories. A smaller portion is not the same as a product with a low energy value.
