Regular post-workout snackers
If you often eat peanuts after exercising, a larger pack may suit your habits. Look beyond the pack size: consider how much you weigh out for each snack and how you store the opened bag.
Which pack is right for you?
Sporty people mindful of protein and portions
If you want to know how much protein and energy your portion provides, compare the nutritional information for the exact variety on a like-for-like basis. A handful of peanuts isn’t automatically a complete post-workout meal.
Smaller households or occasional snackers
If you don’t eat peanuts every day or share them with only a few people, a smaller pack may better match how much you use. Also check how well you can seal the pack after opening.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many peanuts you actually use. Then compare the variety and nutritional information, and choose a pack you can store properly.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Pack size | Match the pack size to how much you use and how many people will eat from it. | If I snack on peanuts regularly, I want a pack I can finish before the rest sits unused. Around 36% of consumers give top priority to choosing a suitable pack size that matches how much they actually use. |
| Nutritional information | Check protein and energy per 100 g, then calculate the values for the same weighed portion. | If I want my snack to fit into my post-workout diet, I compare both the protein and energy in the exact variety. Around 29% of consumers put this nutritional fit first. |
| Portion size | Weigh your portion; labels may use different portion sizes. | If I want to eat an amount I’ve chosen deliberately, weighing it out is more helpful than treating the bag as one portion. Around 21% of consumers give portion control top priority. |
| Storage after opening | Check the storage advice and whether you can seal the pack properly. | If I eat peanuts irregularly, I want to be able to store the opened pack properly. Around 14% of consumers consider managing their supplies appropriately to be most important. |
The percentages show a hypothetical breakdown of consumers considering peanuts as a post-workout snack; they are not measured market shares. These considerations are intended to help you decide what matters most to you.
Common buying mistakes
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Treating a large bag as one snack
One pack contains several portions. For the 500 g bag reviewed, Albert Heijn lists twenty 25 g portions; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal for a 25 g handful.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat and seal the rest properly. Pack size is not a recommended portion size.
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Comparing nutritional values per portion directly
Albert Heijn uses a 25 g portion, while Jumbo uses 30 g. So differences per portion may partly reflect the different amounts used on the labels.
Compare protein and energy per 100 g, or calculate the values for the same weighed portion.
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Assuming unsalted peanuts contain no oil
The unsalted varieties reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Duyvis list sunflower oil as an ingredient.
Read the ingredients list for the exact variety if the way it’s prepared matters to you.
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Overlooking the product name and best-before date
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning applies to that specific variety and date, not all AH peanuts.
Check that the product name and date match. Do not eat an affected pack, and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions.
You’ll need to set an affected pack aside and follow the return instructions rather than using it as part of your usual supplies.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis offers an unsalted variety in a 235 g pack, as well as salted varieties in different sizes.
- For its unsalted variety, Duyvis lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients, and 27 g of protein per 100 g.
- The description ‘responsible snack’ is a brand claim, not evidence of extra post-workout recovery benefits.
Albert Heijn
The AH variety reviewed is a 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts, with nutritional information for weighed portions.
- The product information lists 97% peanuts, sunflower oil and 25 g of protein per 100 g; the pack specifies twenty 25 g portions.
- The recall warning applies specifically to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not to this unsalted bag.
Jumbo
The Jumbo variety reviewed is a 500 g value pack of unsalted peanuts.
- Jumbo lists 99.5% peanuts, sunflower oil and 26.4 g of protein per 100 g.
- The stated portion is 30 g, so compare nutritional values using the same portion size.
Lidl
The unsalted Lidl variety reviewed comes in a 285 g pack.
- It’s a size worth considering if a 500 g bag doesn’t match how much you use.
- The product page says this variety is available in store only.
ALDI
The varieties described under Trader Joe’s include 250 g packs of unsalted peanuts and 500 g XXL packs of roasted, salted peanuts.
- The two pack sizes offer different quantities to weigh out when choosing.
- The 500 g pack is salted, so it isn’t simply a larger version of the unsalted variety.
PLUS
The PLUS pages reviewed describe 250 g and 500 g bags of unsalted peanuts.
- Both sizes list 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 27 g of protein per 100 g.
- Check the information on the pack you buy; product specifications don’t necessarily apply to the entire range.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These product options range from unsalted and with no added salt to seasoned, shelled and raw peanuts. Check the preparation method, ingredients and portion size before choosing a variety.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
A smaller pack of unsalted peanuts to consider if you’re looking to keep fewer in stock.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and 27 g of protein per 100 g. It also warns that the product may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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Freshly roasted peanuts, 210 g
The smaller pack may suit you if you’re looking to keep fewer in stock; the product description says the peanuts are roasted with no added salt.
The description lists 26 g of protein and 626 kcal per 100 g.
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g'woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
A larger quantity to consider if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells and don’t mind shelling them.
The product description lists 29 g of protein per 100 g. The peanuts need to be shelled before eating.
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Lao Jie Kou Yashi Xiang tea-flavoured roasted peanuts, 500 g
A seasoned variety to consider if you’re specifically looking for peanuts with added flavourings.
The description lists oolong tea and flavourings, 25.2 g of protein and 1.37 g of salt per 100 g.
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Golden Turtle raw peanuts with skins, 500 g
This variety may suit you if you’re looking for raw peanuts to prepare yourself.
The description lists 26 g of protein per 100 g. The peanuts are raw and unroasted; roasting is suggested as a way to prepare them.
Frequently asked questions
Are peanuts enough on their own after an intense workout?
The fact that peanuts contain protein doesn’t tell you that on its own. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general nutrition table, 25 g of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. The Centre lists everyday foods as part of your protein intake after exercise; what’s right for you depends on your overall diet and sporting goals.
Does ‘unsalted’ mean they contain no oil?
No. The unsalted peanuts reviewed from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Duyvis list sunflower oil. Read the ingredients list for the exact variety if you want to know how it’s prepared.
How should I store an opened bag of peanuts?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
What should I look for in the allergen information on the label?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly distinguishable from the other ingredients in the ingredients list. According to the Authority, new Dutch rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens due to cross-contamination have also applied since 1 January 2026. Peanuts are an ingredient in their own right, so unsalted peanuts are not an alternative if you have a peanut allergy.
Which AH peanuts are covered by the recall warning?
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Do not eat a pack that matches these details, and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions. The warning does not apply to all AH peanuts.
Are whole peanuts automatically suitable for young children?
No. The product pages from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS warn that young children may choke on peanuts. So don’t assume that supplies for adults who snack after a workout are also suitable for young children.