For a neighbourhood get-together, unsalted peanuts are a practical choice if you want to avoid added salt. Compare their protein content using the same serving size, and consider your energy intake too. For four unsalted varieties reviewed, a 25-gram serving provides around 6.2 to 6.8 grams of protein, according to product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Duyvis. This contributes to your overall diet; it is not a promise of improved recovery from exercise.
You want to know how much protein a snack portion contributes to your daily diet. Compare the protein and energy content for the same quantity; your personal sports goals will determine whether you need extra protein. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 6.3 grams of protein and 157 kcal for a 25-gram handful of unsalted peanuts.
You want to serve peanuts without automatically choosing a salted variety or a large portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Dutch Wheel of Five healthy eating guide; portion size still determines how much protein and energy you consume.
You’re buying peanuts to share and want to consider allergies, young children, pack size and storage. Peanuts aren’t suitable for guests with a peanut allergy. Also check the pack for warnings about other nuts and choking risks.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare protein per 100 grams and calculate each variety for the same serving size; check the energy per serving too. | As someone who does sport, you’ll want to know how a serving contributes to your overall diet, without treating one snack as a recovery solution. Around 36% of consumers put protein content first. |
| Salt and quantity | Check the salt content per 100 grams and choose between salted and unsalted peanuts; decide on your portion in advance. | If you want to make a considered choice about your party portion and salt intake, the difference between salted and unsalted matters. Around 29% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Sharing safely | Check the allergen information and warnings on the pack, including those for young children. | If you’re sharing peanuts with guests, you’ll want to take allergies and warnings for children into account. Around 21% of consumers put serving food safely first. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits the number of guests and follow the storage advice on the pack; seal any leftovers well. | If you want to buy the right amount and store any leftovers, pack size and convenience both matter. Around 14% of consumers give this packaging choice top priority. |
Nutrition information per 100 grams is useful for comparing products, but it doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat at a get-together. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 6.3 grams of protein and 157 kcal for a 25-gram handful of unsalted peanuts.
Calculate the values for the same serving size for each option, and decide in advance how much you want to have.
Peanuts are an allergen, and product labels may also include warnings about other nuts and choking risks.
Keep the original packaging with the snacks and let guests check the ingredients and warnings.
Peanuts with a batter coating or marinade have a different recipe from plain peanuts. The values for plain peanuts therefore aren’t a reliable substitute for the product information for these varieties.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutrition table for each flavour and product type.
The packs reviewed vary in weight. A larger pack won’t necessarily suit the number of guests or the amount you can store after the get-together.
Choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it and follow the storage advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
The product ranges reviewed include plain unsalted and salted peanuts, as well as marinated varieties and coated peanuts.
AH Unsalted Peanuts is a 300-gram own-brand variety with a stated serving size of 25 grams.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts is a 250-gram variety with published nutrition information.
The varieties reviewed include unsalted and salted Extra Groot peanuts in 275-gram tubs.
Lidl’s product listing is for unsalted peanuts in a 285-gram pack.
ALDI’s listing is for Trader Joe’s peanuts: roasted and unsalted, in a 250-gram pack.
That depends on your overall diet and sports goals. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25-gram handful of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 grams of protein. The Centre says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet. For personal advice about sports nutrition, you can consult a sports dietitian.
Don’t serve peanuts to guests with a peanut allergy, and keep the packaging available. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; ask guests to check the ingredients and warnings for the product you’ve chosen.
Follow the warning on the packaging for the product you’ve chosen. The AH and Jumbo labels reviewed warn of choking risks for small children; the product listing for Duyvis salted peanuts, 370 grams, advises against use by children under 5. This product warning isn’t a general legal age limit.
Don’t consume this specific product. Albert Heijn’s safety warning dated 20 May 2026 mentions possible metal fragments and says you can return the product for a refund. The warning applies to this variety with this best-before date.
Seal the pack well and store the peanuts in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; for the AH variety reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place. Check the label on your pack for its shelf life.
