Start by deciding how many peanuts you want to eat at a time, then check the weight of each bag: a multipack doesn’t automatically provide a suitable portion for one eating occasion. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, unsalted peanuts are part of the Wheel of Five, but packaging makes no promises about weight loss. For weight management, the energy content of your overall diet also matters.
You want to decide in advance how many peanuts you’ll eat and are looking for a pack that fits your plan. The weight per bag and the nutritional information for the exact variant matter more than the word ‘multipack’.
You divide peanuts between lunchboxes, people or several days. Check whether you’re buying small sealed bags or large bulk bags. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that young children can choke on whole peanuts.
You can weigh out your own portions and want to choose an amount that suits how you use them. A larger bag can work for this, but it isn’t the same as a multipack with individual inner bags.
Choose these if: you want to share sealed bags between people or eating occasions. Foods & Goods describes Duyvis Salted as 20 bags of 60 g each.
Consider: 60 g is the amount in a bag, not necessarily the portion you plan to eat.
Choose these if: you want to portion unsalted peanuts yourself for sharing, cooking or lunchboxes. Kantinewinkel describes Duyvis as 10 bags of 235 g each.
Consider: you’ll need to divide up each bulk bag once opened and store it properly. Also check the seller’s delivery time.
Choose this if: you can weigh out your own portions and don’t need individual inner bags.
Consider: you’ll need to make up the portions yourself and reseal the pack once opened.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per eating occasion | Grams per inner bag, stated portion size and nutritional information for the exact variant. | If I plan how much to eat at each sitting, I want to know how many grams are in one bag. Around 33% of consumers put portion planning first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Read the ingredients and salt content on the pack of the variant you’ve chosen. | Anyone who first looks for unsalted peanuts will want to check the ingredients of the exact variant. Around 20% of consumers make this a priority. |
| Dividing and storing | Check the number and weight of the inner packs, as well as the storage instructions after opening. | For lunchboxes, sharing or spreading portions over several days, the way the pack is divided matters. Around 27% of consumers prioritise convenience when portioning. |
| Choosing the right amount | Check the total quantity and consider whether you’re likely to use it all. | If I portion peanuts myself, I don’t want to buy more than I’ll use. Around 20% of consumers focus mainly on the amount they buy. |
Pack size and the portion you plan to eat are two different things. The Duyvis portion pack described by Foods & Goods contains 60 g bags; Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Unsalted Peanuts.
First decide how much you want to eat at a time, then compare that amount with the weight of each bag.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five, but that doesn’t automatically make a product suitable for every portion or diet. A brand’s description of a product as a ‘healthy snack’ isn’t evidence that it leads to weight loss.
Assess the ingredients and the quantity separately; don’t assume that a particular variant or pack will help you lose weight.
A single bag, individual portion bags and large bulk bags contain different amounts and need to be portioned in different ways.
Check the total contents and choose a size that suits how much you expect to use and can store safely.
Duyvis offers salted and unsalted variants; sellers also list multipacks in different sizes.
A single bag of unsalted peanuts may suit you if you want to portion them yourself.
The unsalted packs listed are intended for buyers who want to portion the peanuts themselves.
A single pack of roasted unsalted peanuts is another option if you want to portion them yourself.
The ALDI page describes a single pack of peanuts under the Trader Joe’s product brand.
A single bag of unsalted peanuts may suit you if you want to weigh out portions and share them.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. Albert Heijn lists 620 kcal per 100 g for AH Unsalted Peanuts; based on that label value, 25 g provides 155 kcal. This is a calculation for this product, not a personally recommended amount.
Keep peanuts dry in a well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the pack you buy. For the product it reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack carefully after use.
Not without considering the risk of choking. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole nuts and peanuts, among other foods. It advises staying close by and making sure children eat while sitting calmly. Pack size or a general age recommendation doesn’t remove this risk.
Check the label on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergens must be declared, including peanuts. An unsalted variant isn’t automatically suitable for someone with a peanut allergy; check any product-specific warnings too.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning doesn’t list other best-before dates for this product as affected. Check the product name and date on the pack, and don’t eat the specific pack with the date mentioned.
