If you want to eat fewer calories when enjoying drinks and nibbles, focus on measuring out a sensible portion and checking the energy per 100 g on the pack. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘oven-roasted’ describe different product characteristics, not energy content, so check the salt, ingredients and nutritional values separately.
You want to serve peanuts and know how much energy your portion provides. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and weigh out the amount for your bowl. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) gives 157 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts; the exact value varies by product.
You’re looking for unsalted peanuts, but want to assess salt and energy separately. Check both the ingredients list and the nutritional values for the exact variant.
You’re buying for several people and choosing a pack size to suit what you plan to serve. Check the allergen information and store any leftovers according to the pack instructions.
Start with the amount you plan to serve, then compare the nutritional values and preparation method of the variants that suit your get-together.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Weigh your portion and calculate: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If you want to know how much energy you’re actually serving, prioritise portion size and the label; around 42% of consumers put calories per portion first. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the ingredients and salt per 100 g; unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories. | If you’re looking for an unsalted snack, you’ll want to assess salt separately from energy; around 25% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Read the ingredients and check energy and salt separately. | If you’re looking for a particular party flavour or oven-baked preparation, you’ll also want to know what’s been added to the variant; around 17% of consumers prioritise preparation method and flavour. |
| Quantity for your group | Match the pack size to your serving plan and check the allergen and storage information. | When entertaining several guests, you’ll want to buy enough without treating the whole pack as one portion per person; around 16% of consumers prioritise buying for a group and managing leftovers. |
The ‘low calorie’ nutrition claim is assessed per 100 g for solid foods, not per small bowl. The European Commission sets the limit at no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The peanuts reviewed exceed this limit.
For your own portion, check its weight and nutritional values. Don’t describe a smaller portion as a low-calorie product.
The 300 g AH pack states that it contains twelve 25 g portions. The stated portion size doesn’t determine how much you actually serve yourself.
Measure out the amount you want to serve in advance and seal the rest of the pack after use.
Preparation details alone don’t tell you how much energy or salt a variant contains. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as made without added oil or fat; this is the manufacturer’s description, not proof that the product is low in energy.
Check the ingredients list and nutrition table for the exact variant.
The products reviewed contain peanuts; some product information also mentions the possible presence of other nuts. Sharing a table of drinks and nibbles doesn’t change this information.
Read the allergen information on the pack before serving, and don’t offer these peanuts to anyone who needs to avoid peanuts.
Worth considering if you’re looking at unsalted peanuts or an oven-roasted variant for your get-together.
AH Unsalted Peanuts come in a 300 g sharing pack with stated portion sizes.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g are an unsalted variant with nutritional information per 100 g.
The unsalted peanuts described are roasted and intended as a snack or for cooking.
Roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack are listed under the Trader Joe’s range.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts come in a 300 g sharing pack, with nutritional information for this specific variant.
These Joybuy products include unsalted and roasted peanuts, a honey variant and peanuts in their shells. Compare the details for the exact pack and weigh out the portion you serve.
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Suitable if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to weigh out your own portion.
The nutritional information lists 2690 kJ per 100 g. The pack contains 250 g; the ingredients information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Suitable if you’re looking for an oven-roasted variant with honey and salt and want to calculate the energy per portion.
The nutritional information lists 561 kcal and 1,4 g salt per 100 g. The product description states that it contains 5–6 portions.
Contains peanuts, wheat and gluten; may contain other nuts. The product information warns of a choking hazard for young children.
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Suitable if you want to serve peanuts in their shells and portion them yourself.
The pack contains 500 g. The product information lists 0,12 g salt per 100 g.
The product information states that the product may contain traces of nuts.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts and want to weigh out your own portion.
The pack contains 210 g. The product information lists 626 kcal per 100 g and names peanuts as an ingredient.
Contains peanuts.
Not if the solid food contains more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The European Commission sets this limit for the ‘low calorie’ nutrition claim on solid products. You can state the calculated energy content of a weighed portion, but you shouldn’t call the product itself low calorie.
No, 15 g is just a calculation example for a portion to serve with drinks and nibbles. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) lists 157 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts; this is general nutritional information, not the exact value for every brand variant.
Check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens on the pack. The products reviewed contain peanuts, and some mention the possible presence of other nuts. Don’t serve these peanuts to anyone who needs to avoid peanuts.
Seal the pack well and follow the storage instructions on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container, somewhere dry and preferably cool. Also check the pack instructions for the exact variant.
The NVWA states that Dutch rules for warnings about the unintended presence of allergens have applied since 1 January 2026. Such warnings about possible cross-contamination don’t replace the declaration of allergens present as ingredients, so check both on the pack.
