If you want to cut down on snack calories when picking up chips, start by weighing out your portion of peanuts; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean lower in calories. The Dutch Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g as an example for unsalted peanuts. For a ‘low-calorie’ claim on solid food, the European Commission sets a limit of 40 kcal per 100 g, so check the exact product’s label and compare the figures per 100 g.
If you want to eat peanuts while picking up chips, it helps to decide in advance how much you’ll have. The Dutch Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as an example portion; it isn’t a set recommendation for everyone.
Unsalted peanuts may suit you if you’d rather avoid the taste of added salt. Consider this separately from the calorie content.
If you want to take peanuts with you, you can measure out a portion at home. Duyvis, Jumbo and PLUS list different pack sizes; a whole pack isn’t automatically one snack portion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter more to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in your portion | Check the kcal per 100 g on the current label and weigh your portion. Calculate: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If I have peanuts with my chips, I want to know how much energy my portion adds. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the calories in the portion they eat. |
| Salt and flavour | Check the ingredients and salt content per 100 g. Assess the calories separately. | I mainly want to choose between unsalted, salted or seasoned peanuts without confusing a choice about salt with a reduction in calories. Around 25% of consumers prioritise flavour and salt options. |
| Packaging and portion size | Check the net weight and measure out how much you want to take with you; the size of the bag doesn’t determine your portion. | When I’m out and about, I want to measure out a practical amount at home rather than take the whole supply with me. Around 17% of consumers prioritise portioning in advance. |
| How much to buy | For the same product variant, compare the current cost per kilogram with the total purchase price and the amount you’ll use. | I want to buy an amount that suits how much I use, so too much isn’t left over unnecessarily. Around 16% of consumers prioritise cost and making use of what they buy. |
Unsalted and salted are different flavour choices, but that difference alone doesn’t prove there’s a calorie benefit. The Dutch Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g for unsalted peanuts and 155 kcal per 25 g for salted peanuts; these are category figures, not a comparison of the same brand and product variant.
Compare the current nutritional values per 100 g and weigh the amount you eat. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional values per 100 g.
Even a small pack may contain more peanuts than you intend to eat. For its salted range, Duyvis lists packs including a 60 g size; the Dutch Nutrition Centre’s calorie checker uses 25 g as a calculation example.
First decide how much you want to eat and measure it out. Store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
A crunchy coating or marinade changes the composition of the product, but the product name alone doesn’t tell you how much energy the exact variant contains.
Compare the nutritional information for the variant you’re buying, using the same basis of per 100 g.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to the specified product variant and date, even if the date hasn’t passed yet.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date. Don’t eat a pack that matches the warning.
Duyvis sells plain salted and unsalted peanuts, as well as coated and marinated varieties.
Albert Heijn sells its own unsalted peanut variety.
Jumbo lists its own-brand peanuts in different pack sizes, alongside other peanut varieties.
Lidl lists a 285 g unsalted peanut variety.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists its own unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
These products range from unsalted peanuts and peanuts in shells to salted and coated varieties. Compare the exact nutritional information and portion size; these product choices aren’t ranked by calorie content.
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An unsalted variety for anyone who wants to measure out their own portion.
Pack size: 250 g. The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and no added salt.
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For anyone specifically looking for peanuts in shells and wanting to measure out their own portion.
Pack size: 500 g. The product title specifies peanuts in shells.
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A 1 kg pack for anyone who wants to divide a larger quantity into portions themselves.
Pack size: 1 kg.
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A salted variety for anyone who wants to take a ready-packed product with them and portion it out.
Pack size: 130 g. The product information lists 603 kcal per 100 g and individually wrapped portions.
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For anyone looking for a coated variety with a Provençal flavour.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists 542 kcal per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; possible traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard are also mentioned.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the label by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. The Dutch Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal for 25 g of unsalted peanuts as an example; this is an example for the category, not a required portion size.
No, a small portion on its own isn’t grounds for making that claim. For solid food, the European Commission sets a limit of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim; the portion size doesn’t change that limit.
You can’t tell from the salt choice alone. The Dutch Nutrition Centre’s calorie checker gives 157 kcal per 25 g for unsalted peanuts and 155 kcal per 25 g for salted peanuts, but these are general category examples, not a comparison of the same brand and product variant. Check the current nutritional information for the product you’re buying.
Ask about the allergens in the specific product and sauce. According to the NVWA, allergen information for non-prepacked food served in catering establishments must be available before purchase, so don’t just ask about the ‘snack’ category.
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, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat a pack that matches the specified product name, packaging and date.
