If organic certification is a must, only choose peanuts whose organic status can be verified; unsalted does not mean organic. Then compare the nutritional values for the portion you eat and check the ingredients. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 25 g of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal.
You want to add peanuts to your breakfast and see how much protein and energy your portion provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives nutritional values for unsalted peanuts; check the packaging for your chosen variety too.
You’re looking for certified organic peanuts and want to distinguish an organic label from terms such as ‘natural’ or ‘unsalted’. The Dutch government and the European Commission explain how organic labels and the EU organic logo can be identified.
You’re looking for an unsalted addition to your breakfast and compare ingredient lists, as unsalted peanuts may also contain sunflower oil. Product information from Duyvis and PLUS, for example, confirms this.
First, check that the organic certification can be verified. Then compare the nutritional values for your portion and read the ingredients list to check for salt and any oil.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who considers this important? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy per portion | Compare the nutritional values with the amount you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal for 25 g of unsalted peanuts. | I want to choose a portion that suits my breakfast and take both protein and energy into account. Around 34% of consumers make this portion-size consideration their top priority. |
| Organic certification | Check the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the indication of agricultural origin, such as EU or non-EU agriculture. The European Commission explains these labels. | If organic origin is a must for me, I want to be able to check the certification on the product. Around 33% of consumers give this check their highest priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the full ingredients list: unsalted peanuts may contain sunflower oil. Unsalted and organic are separate characteristics. | I want an unsalted addition to my breakfast and check that the ingredients suit what I’m looking for. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this choice of ingredients. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose an amount that suits how you use them, and store peanuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests storing them somewhere cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C. | If I use peanuts regularly, I want to store the pack properly and finish it in good time. Around 13% of consumers give this practical consideration their highest priority. |
Organic certification tells you about the conditions under which a product was made, not whether it provides more protein at breakfast.
Check the certification and nutritional values separately, and compare them with the portion you actually eat.
The amount you serve yourself matters too. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 25 g of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal.
Assess the nutritional values for your usual portion, taking both protein and energy into account.
Unsalted varieties may still contain added oil. For example, Duyvis and PLUS list sunflower oil in the unsalted peanuts reviewed.
Read the full ingredients list and consider unsalted, organic and the presence of oil as separate product characteristics.
These product listings can help you compare specific varieties. An unsalted label alone does not prove organic certification.
Albert Heijn has documented organic unsalted and salted peanuts. The product information describes the certification and ingredients.
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts is a documented product range. The manufacturer also suggests using them in breakfast dishes.
Jumbo’s range overview lists standard unsalted peanuts in a choice of pack sizes.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, is a specific variety with published ingredient information.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g pack.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for peanuts.
‘Organic’ is a protected label. If a product carries the EU organic logo, also check the code of the control body and the indication of agricultural origin. The European Commission explains this labelling information.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 25 g of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. For the exact values for a particular product and your portion, check the nutrition table on the packaging.
No. The ingredients lists for the Duyvis and PLUS unsalted peanuts reviewed include sunflower oil. Read the full ingredients list if you’re looking for peanuts only.
No. Organic certification does not change the fact that the product contains peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) requires allergens to be clearly identified on the label; also read any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies only to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific product. Albert Heijn says you can return it for a refund; the warning does not automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
