Choose individual bags if you want to take or share peanuts without weighing them out first; choose an unsalted bulk bag if you want to portion them yourself for snacks or lunchboxes. Pay particular attention to the weight per bag, the nutritional information for the exact variety and the allergens: for example, the 60 g Duyvis bag is not the same as the Voedingscentrum’s 25 g reference portion. Peanuts are part of your diet, not automatically a complete post-workout meal.
If you want to take something with you after the gym without weighing it out there and then, pay attention to both the individual bags and their contents. Bidfood Nederland lists Duyvis bags of 60 g; that’s more than a 25 g portion.
If you want to fit unsalted peanuts into your daily diet and keep track of how much you have per snack, check the portion size on the label for the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and 12 portions per pack for AH Unsalted Peanuts.
If you’re dividing peanuts between lunchboxes, housemates or several days, a bulk bag gives you the flexibility to weigh out different amounts yourself. Check the warnings on the packaging, especially if you’re sharing the contents. The Voedingscentrum recommends storing peanuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
First decide whether you want to hand out sealed bags or weigh out portions yourself. Then compare the portion size, nutritional information and storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter more to? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per snack | Check the weight of each individual bag and compare it with the amount you want to eat or share. Bidfood Nederland lists Duyvis bags of 60 g; the Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a reference portion for unsalted peanuts. | If I want to take something straight after the gym, I consider both convenience and the contents of each bag. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a suitable amount that’s easy to take with them. |
| Nutritional information | Check the values per 100 g and per portion you’ll actually eat, and see whether the variety is salted or unsalted. Nutritional values vary by product. | I want to fit the amount of protein, energy and salt into my overall diet. For around 29% of consumers, nutritional suitability is the top priority. |
| Portioning and storage | Compare the total weight with the number of portions you want to make yourself; once opened, follow the storage advice on the packaging. | When I’m preparing several lunchboxes or snacks, weighing portions myself and sealing the bag properly are important. Around 21% of consumers give portioning and stock planning top priority. |
| Cost per portion used | Compare the same amount of peanuts and factor in any delivery costs or portion pots you’ll need. Also consider how much you’ll actually use. | I compare costs based on how much I’ll actually eat, not just the size of the pack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise cost per portion used. |
A 60 g bag contains 2.4 times as many peanuts as the 25 g reference portion. The packaging makes them easy to take with you, but it doesn’t determine how much is right for your snack.
Check the weight per individual bag and decide in advance whether you want to eat the whole bag, share it or save some for later.
According to the Voedingscentrum, 25 g of unsalted peanuts contains 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. A larger portion also contains more energy, so consider peanuts as part of your overall diet.
Work out the amount you’ll actually eat and check the nutritional information for the exact variety.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary by variety. Product listings may also include warnings about other nuts.
Read the information on the current packaging and check whether the product is suitable for everyone you’re sharing it with.
A large bag and individual bags offer different ways to use the product. The comparison depends on the same amount of peanuts and how much you ultimately use.
Compare the same portion size and choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it and the storage advice.
A relevant choice if you want individual bags to take with you or share. Bidfood Nederland lists a box of 20 bags of 60 g; Duyvis lists salted peanuts containing peanuts, sunflower oil and salt.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is a bulk bag for weighing out your own portions. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and 12 portions per pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts Value Pack 500 g is a large bag for anyone who wants to weigh out several portions. Jumbo lists a 30 g portion on the label and around 17 portions.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag and a 300 g stand-up pouch, both intended for portioning yourself.
Lidl Nederland lists roasted unsalted peanuts in a 200 g bag, available to buy in store.
ALDI Nederland lists Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
These products are suitable if you want to weigh out your own portions or choose a bulk bag. The selection includes unsalted peanuts, roasted peanuts and peanuts in their shells; you’ll need to shell the latter before eating.
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Suitable if you want to weigh out your own portions of unsalted peanuts.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, 27 g of protein and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
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A smaller bulk option if you want to portion out your own roasted unsalted peanuts.
The product information lists 100% peanuts, 26 g of protein and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. Check the allergen information on the current packaging.
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For anyone who wants a larger supply and doesn’t mind shelling the peanuts before eating them.
The pack contains 500 g of peanuts in their shells. The product information lists 29 g of protein per 100 g.
No. Don’t automatically consider peanuts a complete post-workout meal. According to the Voedingscentrum, the 25 g reference portion of unsalted peanuts contains 6.3 g of protein; consider the amount as part of your overall diet and training.
Store peanuts in a well-sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. For an unopened pack, follow the label and use-by date. The Voedingscentrum notes that peanuts that taste rancid, feel tough or have mould on them may have lost quality or spoiled.
No. First check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Peanuts are an allergen, and some packs also warn about other nuts. For lunchboxes belonging to young children, any choking warnings are relevant; a small bag doesn’t automatically make whole peanuts suitable.
The Albert Heijn warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for returning it and receiving a refund. The warning doesn’t apply to all AH peanuts.
Use the same weight for every option, such as 25 g, then compare the nutritional information for the exact varieties. A 60 g bag isn’t the same as a 25 g portion weighed out yourself. Include any delivery costs and portion pots you still need in your comparison.
