Peanuts aren’t automatically a suitable protein snack just before a workout: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that time. For everyday snacking, compare unsalted options and work out the values for your own portion. Flink lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, which works out at 6.75 g of protein and 153.5 kcal in a 25 g portion.
You’re looking for a little something to stave off hunger, but don’t want a large portion or a food high in fat, protein or fibre to make you uncomfortable just before exercising. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that timing and portion size matter.
You want to know how much protein a weighed portion of a snack actually provides, and you’re also checking the energy per portion. The Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands says there’s no evidence that eating more protein than recommended leads to greater muscle mass or strength.
You’re looking for peanuts to enjoy regularly and want to compare the ingredients of the specific product, not just the brand name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts and peanuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
First, think about how soon you’ll be exercising. For everyday snacking, compare the ingredients, your weighed portion and the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Timing and comfort | How soon you’ll be exercising, what you’ve already eaten and how large the portion is. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. | If my workout is about to start, I mainly want something small that suits the moment. Around 36% of consumers focus on timing and comfort before exercise. |
| Protein and energy per portion | Check the nutritional information for the exact product per 100 g, then calculate the values for the amount you’ll actually eat. | When I want to know what my weighed snack provides, I look at both protein and energy. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on these values for the portion they actually eat. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that the specific product is unsalted, and read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | For everyday snacking, I want an unsalted option whose ingredients I can check. Around 21% of consumers say that these ingredients are what matter most to them for regular use. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size and follow the storage instructions and best-before date for the exact product. | I want a pack size that suits how I use and store my peanuts. Around 14% of consumers focus on convenience and suitable packaging. |
A product can contain protein and still be high in fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
Start by considering the timing and portion size, then compare the nutritional information.
Labels often show values per 100 g, even though you may eat less. A larger portion also provides more energy.
Weigh your portion and calculate the values by multiplying them by the portion weight divided by 100.
Foodello listed a Duyvis offer with a best-before date of 1 November 2025 and said the product was out of stock. That old listing doesn’t confirm current availability.
When buying, check the current product information and the best-before date on the packaging.
Duyvis describes an unsalted peanut option, while Flink publishes nutritional information for the 235 g pack.
Albert Heijn offers its own unsalted peanuts as an own-brand option.
Jumbo describes unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
Lidl Netherlands describes unsalted peanuts in its range; Lidl is the retailer here, not a confirmed product brand.
ALDI Netherlands describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS describes its own unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
Joybuy picks for peanut snacks, including unsalted peanuts, roasted peanuts and peanuts in their shells where stated in the product name.
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An unsalted option for an everyday peanut snack; that doesn’t automatically make the portion suitable just before exercise.
The product name specifies unsalted peanuts and a pack size of 250 g. The product contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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A roasted peanut option to consider for an everyday snack; check the ingredients of the exact product before buying.
The product name specifies roasted peanuts and a pack size of 210 g. The product contains peanuts.
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This option is suited to a snack break when you’re happy to shell the peanuts yourself first.
The product name specifies peanuts in shells and a pack size of 500 g. The product contains peanuts; check the allergen information on the packaging.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or dietary fibre just before exercise. It suggests low-fat yoghurt with fresh fruit as one example of a small snack.
According to the Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands, there’s no evidence that eating more protein than recommended leads to greater muscle mass or strength. So consider a snack as part of your overall diet.
Peanut proteins can cause allergic reactions, so these peanut snacks aren’t a safe choice if you have a peanut allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires clear allergen information on the label; read it before eating.
Follow the instructions for the specific product. For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool, dark and dry place; don’t assume the same storage advice applies to every unsalted option.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn asked customers not to eat this specific product; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other brands or unsalted options.
