Organic peanuts aren’t automatically low in calories: compare the nutritional information per 100 g and weigh the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g as a general example for unsalted peanuts; this isn’t a product-specific value. Albert Heijn lists AH Organic Unsalted Peanuts as one option to look for, but that description alone doesn’t confirm a low energy value.
You want to keep eating peanuts while keeping an eye on the energy in your portion. Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety and weigh out how much you have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g as a general example for unsalted peanuts.
You’re specifically looking for organic peanuts and want to distinguish the organic label from terms such as ‘unsalted’. Also check the relevant certification information on the packaging.
You want an unsalted variety and are also checking whether the organic label suits your preferences. ‘Unsalted’ alone says nothing about the energy value or organic origin.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety with your own portion size. Assess organic origin and salt content separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the energy per 100 g for the exact variety and weigh your portion. | If I want to limit my energy intake, I compare the same quantity and weigh what I eat. Around 36% of consumers prioritise energy per portion eaten. |
| Organic origin | Check the organic label and the relevant certification information. | If organic production is a deciding factor for me, I want to be able to check the label on the packaging. Around 29% of consumers prioritise organic certification. |
| Unsalted variety | Check the salt information and ingredients for the exact variety. | When I’m looking for unsalted peanuts, I don’t want to assume that they’re also organic or low in calories. Around 21% of consumers prioritise unsalted varieties. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how you use the peanuts, and store them in a dry, tightly sealed container. | If I choose a pack that suits my needs and is easy to store properly, I pay attention to its size and storage advice. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical packaging and storage. |
Organic certification relates to how a product is made, not its energy value. According to the European Commission, for solid foods to carry the claim ‘low energy’, they must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
Assess organic certification and nutritional information separately. Don’t call peanuts low in calories just because they’re organic.
Duyvis lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients in its unsalted peanuts.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variety rather than guessing its contents from the product name.
The 157 kcal figure given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre is for 25 g of generic unsalted peanuts. It isn’t directly comparable with nutritional information per 100 g.
First compare the same quantity, then work out the energy in your weighed portion.
Nuts can be susceptible to mould if they aren’t stored properly, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Choose a pack size that suits how you use them, and store peanuts in a dry, tightly sealed container.
Albert Heijn lists AH Organic Unsalted Peanuts as an option for anyone looking for organic, unsalted peanuts.
Duyvis lists an unsalted peanut variety for snacking and cooking.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts in a 350 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted peanuts.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
This Joybuy selection focuses on unsalted peanuts. Check the packaging if organic origin is a must for you.
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An unsalted option to consider if you want to check the ingredients in a peanut snack.
The description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. It also states that the product may contain cashew nuts.
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This option is for anyone specifically looking for peanuts in their shells.
The product name specifies peanuts in shell and a pack size of 500 g.
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The listed energy value is 626 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, this is above the threshold for the ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods.
The product name specifies roasted peanuts and a pack size of 210 g.
No. A small portion doesn’t change the energy value per 100 g. According to the European Commission, for solid foods to carry the claim ‘low energy’, they must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
Check the organic label and the related information about certification and agricultural origin. According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo is compulsory on prepacked food produced in the EU and sold there as organic; this requirement doesn’t necessarily apply to all imported products.
Multiply the energy per 100 g shown on the exact pack by your portion weight divided by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g as a general example for unsalted peanuts, not as an exact figure for every variety.
Store peanuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example temperature for storing nuts; also follow the storage advice on the packaging.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that peanuts are a legally declarable allergen and that allergen information must appear on prepacked products. Duyvis states that the packaging for its unsalted variety may contain traces of various types of nuts.
