To manage your calorie intake, focus on weighing your portion and comparing nutritional values per 100 g: the unsalted varieties reviewed contain around 151–156 kcal per 25 g and are not low in calories. If you’re also watching your salt intake, unsalted is a separate consideration; for savoury roasted peanuts, check the nutritional information and ingredients for that specific variety.
You want to serve peanuts and know how much energy your portion contains. Compare products per 100 g and weigh out the amount you’re putting out; the Voedingscentrum gives 157 kcal for an average 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts.
You’re looking for an unsalted variety, but don’t want to assume that unsalted also means low in calories. Check energy and salt as separate values.
You’re planning how much to buy and want to take allergens and young children into account. The pack size and any warnings on the packaging can help you decide.
Start with the portion you want to serve, then compare energy and salt, and choose a pack size that suits your guests and plans.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the portion you’re serving. | I want to know how much energy the amount I’ve set out contains, so I weigh it. Around 42% of consumers prioritise keeping track of calories per portion. |
| Salt and flavour | Check the salt per 100 g and look at the ingredients alongside the energy value. | If I want to limit salt, I don’t choose based on flavour or preparation method alone. Around 25% of consumers prioritise limiting salt above all else. |
| Suitability for guests | Check the allergens and warnings on the current packaging, and bear young children in mind. | I want the snack to suit my guests, for example if they have known allergies or there are young children. Around 17% of consumers prioritise suitability for guests. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with the number of portions you’re planning and seal any leftovers properly. | When I’m shopping for several guests, I want to buy a suitable quantity and be able to store any leftovers. Around 16% of consumers start with this kind of shopping plan. |
Salt and energy are different things. The unsalted varieties from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS reviewed here list 602–625 kcal per 100 g.
Check both values separately and weigh your portion if you want to know exactly how much you’re serving.
Jumbo lists a 30 g portion, for example, while the AH pack reviewed here uses a 25 g portion. A lower figure for a smaller portion doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the energy value per 100 g.
Compare products per 100 g first, then work out their values for the same portion size.
‘Without added oil or fat’ is the manufacturer’s description, not proof that an oven-roasted variety is low in calories. The Albert Heijn listing for Duyvis Oven roasted peanuts original gives 606 kcal and 1.4 g salt per 100 g.
Check the energy, salt and ingredients for the exact variety you’re buying.
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 pack, not all peanuts from the brand.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date together, and don’t eat the affected product; follow Albert Heijn’s instructions.
The unsalted and savoury roasted varieties offer different options for flavour and salt.
The listed 500 g bag of unsalted peanuts is worth considering if you’re planning several portions.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g have a clear label you can compare with other unsalted varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g are a packaged unsalted option you can compare using the label information.
Lidl Netherlands has a product listing for unsalted peanuts, which may be relevant if you’re considering this variety as part of your shopping.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and a range of flavoured varieties. Check the nutritional information and allergens on each pack.
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An unsalted option if you want to serve a weighed portion.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g salt.
May contain cashew nuts; check whether this is suitable for your guests’ allergies.
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The 500 g pack is an amount to factor into your plans if you’re catering for several guests.
The product information lists peanuts as an ingredient and 0.12 g salt.
May contain traces of nuts; check the packaging for allergen information.
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The 1 kg pack is worth factoring in if you’re planning quantities for several portions.
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A flavoured option to consider if you’re looking for something other than plain peanuts for your get-together.
The product information lists 2420 kJ per 100 g and individual packaging.
Contains sugar, salt, peanuts and soya.
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A roasted, flavoured option in a 500 g pack, listed as suitable for parties and sharing.
The product information lists 96% peanuts, 544 kcal per 100 g and 1.37 g salt per 100 g.
The ingredients list tea and sweetener as well as peanuts; check the current packaging for the full ingredients list.
No. The unsalted varieties from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS reviewed here list 602–625 kcal per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim. You can still manage how much energy your portion contains by weighing the peanuts.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For example, at 602 kcal per 100 g, 25 g works out at 150.5 kcal. This is a calculation based on the declared value, not personalised nutritional advice.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging before serving the snack. Peanuts are an allergen; the packaging for PLUS Unsalted Peanuts also states that the product may contain cashew nuts. A smaller portion doesn’t change the presence of an allergen.
Follow the instructions on the packaging and seal the bag properly after use. The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a dry, well-sealed container because they are susceptible to mould.
First decide how many portions you want to put out, then calculate the amount using the weight per portion. At 25 g per portion, 250 g is enough for ten portions; this is a planning example, not a personal dietary guideline or an estimate of how much each guest will eat.
