If you want to keep enjoying peanuts with drinks while taking in less energy, weigh your portion first, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the exact pack. Unsalted peanuts aren’t automatically low in calories: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as part of its healthy eating guidelines, but the energy content varies from product to product. The European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods.
You want to keep eating peanuts, but manage how much you have each time you snack. Use the nutritional information on your pack and weigh your portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 157 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts.
As well as energy, you’re keeping an eye on salt and would prefer plain, unsalted peanuts. Unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories, so compare the nutritional information on the specific pack.
You’re weighing up plain peanuts against coated, seasoned peanuts. Ingredients, allergens, portion size and storage can be just as relevant as energy content.
Weigh the portion you plan to serve and compare products per 100 g. Check salt, ingredients and allergens separately too.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Weigh your portion and calculate: kcal per 100 g × number of grams ÷ 100. | If your main aim is to take in less energy while enjoying drinks, weighing out a portion helps you limit how much of your chosen snack you have. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Energy per 100 g | Compare the same unit and the exact product variant, then calculate the amount for your own portion. | If you want to compare the energy content of different variants in equal portions, check the label on the pack you’re buying. Around 29% of consumers put this comparison first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check both the ingredients and the nutritional information; don’t assume the values are the same as those on another pack. | If you choose unsalted peanuts as part of a considered diet, the energy per portion is still a separate factor to weigh up. Around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Sharing and storage | Check the allergens on the exact pack and follow the storage instructions once opened. | If you’re putting out snacks for people with different dietary needs, you’ll want to know what they contain and how to store them. Around 14% of consumers prioritise serving and storage considerations. |
These terms describe the salt content or how the peanuts are prepared, not necessarily their energy content. Duyvis lists 614 kcal per 100 g for its Unsalted Peanuts.
Compare the energy per 100 g and calculate the amount for the portion you actually eat. Don’t use ‘low in calories’ as another way of saying ‘small portion’.
For Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale, the manufacturer lists 572 kcal per 100 g. Makro and Joybuy show 542 kcal per 100 g for a 275 g pack. These values aren’t necessarily interchangeable across every pack or recipe.
Check the nutritional information on the exact pack. Consider energy, salt and ingredients separately.
The contents of a bag aren’t the same as the amount you’ll eat in one sitting.
Weigh out what you want to serve beforehand and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
A larger pack can make it easier to serve more than you intended for the occasion.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026; it doesn’t automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
Don’t use the product specifically named in the warning and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions. Check the product name and best-before date before acting on the warning.
The products described include plain unsalted peanuts and coated peanuts for drinks and snacks.
AH sells a product described as unsalted peanuts.
The own-label range includes roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
The product page describes 285 g of unsalted peanuts and says they’re available in store.
ALDI describes a 250 g pack under the Trader Joe’s product name as roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in several pack sizes, including a 300 g stand-up pouch and a 250 g bag.
These products include spicy and roasted peanuts, as well as coated peanuts. Compare the energy per 100 g and, for coated varieties, check the salt and allergen information too.
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These spicy peanuts are a seasoned option to serve with drinks; the product information lists 573 kcal per 100 g.
Pack size: 220 g. Salt: 1.6 g per 100 g. Store in a cool, dry place.
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These Duyvis peanuts in a crunchy coating are a good option if you’re looking for a seasoned snack to serve with drinks.
Pack size: 125 g. Energy: 527 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 1.2 g per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; the product information states that it may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The Provençal coating makes this a seasoned snack to serve with drinks; compare the nutritional information with that on the exact pack.
Pack size: 275 g. Energy: 542 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 1.3 g per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; the product information states that it may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product title describes tea-infused roasted peanuts; the product information says they’re peanuts in their shells.
Pack size: 500 g. Energy: 544 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 1.37 g per 100 g. Store in a cool, dry place.
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These coconut-flavoured coated peanuts are another option for a drinks table with seasoned snacks.
Pack size: 230 g. Energy: 555 kcal per 100 g. The product information lists 50% peanuts, wheat, sugar and salt. Contains peanuts and wheat.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim. A smaller portion reduces the amount of energy you eat, but doesn’t change the energy content per 100 g. A ‘reduced energy’ claim requires a reduction of at least 30%, with the characteristic responsible for the reduction stated.
Use the amount you actually eat for your calculation. The Jumbo product page for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, 235 g, lists 30 g as an average portion and gives 184 kcal for that amount; 25 g of the same product provides 153.5 kcal, calculated using 614 kcal per 100 g.
Follow the advice on the pack of your product. For Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, 235 g, the Jumbo product page recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and keeping an opened bag in a lightproof, airtight container.
Not necessarily. Duyvis states that its Borrelnootjes Provencale contains wheat. If you have an allergy or need to avoid certain ingredients for another reason, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. For unpackaged products, for example in hospitality or catering, this information must be available in another way before purchase. You can provide it verbally if customers can see a notice explaining that they can ask for it. This isn’t a general information requirement for a private gathering.
Don’t eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a warning about possible metal fragments in this specific product and said customers could return it for a full refund. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
