Heading to your workout without any preparation
You want to pop a small, sealed pack in your bag, but you don’t necessarily want to eat it all before exercising. Duyvis lists a 60 g pack; how much you eat and when is a separate choice.
Who are these peanut options suitable for?
Prefer to portion them yourself
You want to weigh out your own portion and take unsalted peanuts with you. Jumbo and PLUS offer 250 g bags of unsalted peanuts; Jumbo also provides nutritional values per 30 g.
Feeling hungry just before your workout
Your workout is about to start and you want to consider how comfortable your stomach will feel. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
What should you consider when buying peanuts for before exercise?
First decide when you want to eat and how much you want to take with you. Then compare the packaging, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variant.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Taking them with you and portion size | Check the net weight and think about how much you actually want to eat. | If I want to take something with me without weighing it out, a small pack is practical. Around 34% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking food with them. |
| Timing and stomach comfort | Consider the timing, portion size and nutritional information. | If my workout is about to start, I want to take the amount and ingredients into account. Around 33% of consumers prioritise timing and stomach comfort. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content of the exact variant. | If I want to avoid added salt, I want to know what’s in the pack I’ve chosen. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and salt. |
| Portioning and storage | Check how you can reseal the rest and read the storage advice on the packaging. | If I weigh out portions in advance, I want to be able to store the rest properly. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
Things to bear in mind when buying
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Assuming a small pack is one suitable portion for exercise
A 60 g pack doesn’t tell you how much is best to eat before a workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions just before exercise.
Decide how much you want to eat before opening the pack, and consider when your workout starts.
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Confusing unsalted with low-fat
‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean a product is low in fat. Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts lists 48.0 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the nutritional information for the amount you’ll actually eat; don’t choose based on the salt information alone.
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Checking only the product name for allergen and safety information
Ingredients and warnings can vary between products and packs. A recall affecting one specific variant doesn’t automatically apply to every peanut product from that brand.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any safety warnings for the exact pack.
Relevant brands and product variants
Duyvis
Duyvis lists salted peanuts in a range of pack sizes, including 60 g.
- The manufacturer lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients in Salted Peanuts.
- A 60 g pack isn’t a set portion for before exercise.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn’s product page, AH Unsalted Peanuts are available in a 300 g pack.
- A larger bag can be a good option if you want to portion them yourself.
- Albert Heijn’s recall concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026, not the entire peanut range.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts come in a 250 g bag, with nutritional information per 100 g and per 30 g.
- Jumbo lists around eight portions per pack and 48.0 g of fat per 100 g.
- The portion size is information from the label, not personal advice about a snack just before exercise.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
- The pack size may suit you if you want to portion them yourself.
- The product page says it’s sold in store; this doesn’t confirm stock at a specific branch.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product description distinguishes between roasted and unsalted.
- These product features alone don’t determine whether peanuts are suitable just before your workout.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts come in a 250 g pack, ideal if you want to make up your own portions.
- PLUS lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and advises storing the product in a cool, dry place away from light.
- The product information states that it may contain cashew nuts.
Joybuy products for taking with you and portioning yourself
This selection includes individually packed peanuts and bags that you can portion yourself. Ingredients and nutritional information vary by product.
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ChaCha salted peanuts 130 g
The product information describes individually packed peanuts, which are handy if you want to take portions with you without weighing them out yourself. According to the product description, they contain peanuts, palm oil and salt; the listed fat content is 47.8 g per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding foods high in fat just before exercise.
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Dahaoda walnut-flavoured peanuts 258 g
The product description says these peanuts are individually packed, making them easy to take with you or share. According to the description, this variant contains sugar, salt and soya; the listed fat content is 46.2 g per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding foods high in fat just before exercise.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
This 250 g bag is suitable if you want to portion out a smaller amount to take with you; the product description advises resealing the pack securely after opening. The listed fat content is 50 g per 100 g. According to the product information, this variant contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Duyvis Provençal coated peanuts 275 g
With this 275 g pack, you can weigh out a smaller amount if you don’t want to take the whole bag with you. The product description lists 35 g of fat per 100 g and mentions ingredients including peanuts, wheat or gluten, salt and sugar. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding foods high in fat just before exercise.
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Duyvis roasted peanuts 225 g
The product description mentions a resealable pack, so you can take a smaller amount with you. The listed fat content is 50 g per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding foods high in fat just before exercise. The product description also states that this product isn’t recommended for children under 5 because of the risk of choking.
Frequently asked questions about peanuts before exercise
How long before exercise should you plan to eat a meal?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a proper meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercise. Just beforehand, it’s best to avoid a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre. This general advice doesn’t guarantee that a particular amount of peanuts will suit everyone.
Does ‘unsalted’ mean there’s no salt at all on the label?
No. Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g lists 0.01 g of salt per 100 g and says this comes from naturally occurring sodium. Check both the ingredients list for added salt and the salt content of the exact variant.
How should you take a portion you’ve weighed out with you and store the rest?
Use a securely sealed container and keep the contents dry. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; for its 250 g product, PLUS advises storing it in a dry, dark place. Also follow the instructions and use-by information on your pack.
Are peanuts suitable if you need to avoid peanuts?
The peanut products discussed here contain peanuts, so they aren’t suitable if you need to avoid them. Also check the allergen information on the exact pack, including for the possible presence of other nuts.
Which salted peanut product is affected by the AH recall?
Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026 because of possible metal fragments. Don’t eat this specific product. According to Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026, the pack could be returned for a refund; the notice doesn’t automatically apply to other variants or best-before dates.