Unsalted peanuts can be a simple way to add some protein after a workout, but choose based on the portion you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre estimates that a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts contains 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. Contributing to your protein intake does not, by itself, prove any special recovery benefit or justify a protein claim.
Want to know how much protein your portion adds and how it fits in with the rest of your meals? The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that most sportspeople do not need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Compare protein and energy for the same portion, not just the values per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts contains 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal.
A pack you can portion out at home can be handy. For Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, the product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and putting the opened bag in a light- and airtight container. Check the instructions for the variant you buy.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives figures of 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts. These are general figures for the category, not values for every brand.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Check the protein per 100 g and work out the amount for your own portion. Compare protein and energy values on the same basis. | If you want to know how much protein your portion adds after a workout, this is the priority for around 36% of consumers considering this choice. |
| Balancing protein and energy | Check the kcal for the portion you actually eat; a larger portion also contains more energy. | Want to keep an eye on your energy intake without focusing only on the protein figure? This is the main priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list, salt content and allergen information for the exact variant. Unsalted does not automatically mean it contains only peanuts. | If you mainly look for an unsalted product with clear ingredients, this matches the priority of around 21% of consumers. Peanut allergen information is relevant to everyone. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, storage instructions after opening and whether the product is available in the format you want. | If being able to take it with you and portion it out at home matters most, this matches the priority of around 14% of consumers. |
A bag contains several portions, so the figure per 100 g does not tell you how much protein you get in your snack.
Decide on your portion, then use the values on the label to calculate the protein and energy for that same portion weight.
The unsalted Duyvis variant for which PLUS provides nutritional information also contains sunflower oil.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variant and assess the ingredients, salt and protein separately.
A nutritional value on the label shows how much protein a product contains, but does not, by itself, prove any extra recovery benefit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most sportspeople do not need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Choose based on your overall diet and the nutritional information. Don’t take recovery claims at face value without appropriate evidence.
The features below apply to the product ranges or variants specified and are not a recommendation for a brand’s entire range.
The range includes salted and unsalted peanuts.
Albert Heijn sells AH Unsalted Peanuts.
The product pages list 250 g packs of unsalted peanuts and a 350 g Kingsize variant.
Lidl lists 200 g packs of roasted unsalted peanuts.
ALDI lists 250 g packs of roasted unsalted peanuts under the Trader Joe’s product name.
PLUS lists its own 250 g packs of unsalted peanuts and also sells 235 g packs of Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts.
These Joybuy products include unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and flavoured varieties. Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact product.
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An unsalted option if you want to weigh up protein and salt per serving.
The product information lists 27 g of protein per 100 g and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list names 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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A roasted snack option if you want to compare the nutritional information and ingredients of a plain peanut product.
The product information lists 26 g of protein and 626 kcal per 100 g. The ingredients list names 100% peanuts, with no added salt.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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An option if you want to take peanuts in their shells as a snack; remove the shells before eating.
The product information lists 29 g of protein per 100 g and names peanuts as an ingredient.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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A flavoured variety if you want to take the flavourings and other ingredients into account as well as the peanuts.
The nutritional information lists 24.8 g of protein per 100 g. The ingredients include walnut flavouring, sugar and salt.
Contains peanuts and soya; not suitable for anyone allergic to these ingredients.
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A ready-to-eat savoury option if you want to take garlic and flavourings in the ingredients list into account.
The nutritional information lists 24.4 g of protein and 2.55 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients include garlic and flavour enhancers.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most sportspeople do not need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Strength training and endurance sports can increase your protein needs, so consider your overall diet rather than just your post-workout snack.
Multiply the protein value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. PLUS lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for its 235 g pack of Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts; a 25 g portion therefore works out to 6.75 g of protein. You can calculate the energy in the same way.
Peanuts are not a suitable snack if you have a peanut allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. If you have other allergies, also check the additional allergen information for the exact variant.
No. The warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026. Albert Heijn warns that the product may contain metal particles; do not eat this specific product. The warning does not automatically apply to other variants or best-before dates.
The product information recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and, ideally, putting the opened bag in a light- and airtight container. For other variants, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
