If you want to eat peanuts during your summer holiday while keeping an eye on calories, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and weigh out your own portion. The labels of four unsalted varieties list 602–625 kcal per 100 g, so they do not meet the EU threshold for the ‘low energy’ claim: a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for solid foods, as explained by the European Commission. For a 25 g portion, the difference between the lowest and highest label values is 5.75 kcal, so portion size can make more difference than the gap between these varieties.
You want to take peanuts with you or buy them with your holiday groceries, and make sure the portion fits your own energy plan. Compare the exact variety per 100 g, then calculate the value for your weighed portion using product information from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn.
You’re looking for peanuts with no added salt and want to assess the ingredients separately from the energy content. Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts and peanuts in its Wheel of Five guidance; that doesn’t mean they’re low in calories.
You’re buying enough for several snack breaks and want to choose a pack that you can seal and store properly at your holiday accommodation. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts sealed and dry; also check the instructions on the specific pack.
Start with the factor that matters most to you. If several points are important, the table focuses on your main buying priority.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the pack, then weigh out your own portion. | If I want to know how much energy my snack portion provides, I look at the amount I actually eat. Around 42% of consumers put the energy content of a portion first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients list and salt content; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean no added oil. | If I’m looking for unsalted peanuts, I want to assess their ingredients separately from their calories. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ingredients and salt. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Check how to reseal the pack after opening and follow the storage advice on the label. | If I’m taking peanuts for several snack breaks, I want to be able to store them appropriately at my holiday accommodation. Around 17% of consumers prioritise storage and portability. |
| Pack size | Choose a net weight that suits the number of snack breaks; pack weight isn’t a recommended portion size. | If I’m buying for several people or snack breaks, I want to choose an amount that suits how the peanuts will be used. Around 16% of consumers consider pack size their main priority. |
The labels of four unsalted varieties list 602–625 kcal per 100 g. Salt content and energy content are therefore two separate things to consider.
Check the nutritional information and salt content separately. To compare energy, use the same amount per 100 g, then calculate the value for your portion.
One label may show a value per 30 g, while another calculation uses 25 g. Different portion sizes make comparisons harder.
First compare the values per 100 g, then calculate them for the same weighed portion.
The packs reviewed have different net weights. A larger bag doesn’t tell you how much to eat at each snack break, and it’s important to seal it properly after opening.
Choose an amount that suits the number of times you plan to eat the peanuts, and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts are a specific variety sold in a 235 g pack.
The AH unsalted peanut varieties reviewed come in 300 g and 500 g packs.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts are a own-brand variety sold in a 250 g pack.
Lidl Netherlands has a product page for unsalted peanuts and also describes Alesto peanuts with a spiced batter coating.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s 250 g peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts are an own-brand variety sold in a 250 g pack.
This selection of Joybuy products includes unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and roasted peanuts. Compare the portion size and nutritional information for the exact variety.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a pack of unsalted peanuts and want to weigh out your own snack portion.
Joybuy product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Check the label for this variety’s energy content per 100 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a larger pack for several snack breaks.
The product name specifies 500 g of peanuts in shell. The product description recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and resealing the pack properly after opening.
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Suitable if you’re specifically looking for roasted peanuts and want to calculate the energy content per portion.
Joybuy product information lists 100% peanuts and 626 kcal per 100 g. This roasted variety therefore doesn’t meet the EU threshold for the low-energy nutrition claim.
No, not the four varieties whose labels list 602–625 kcal per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on your label by the number of grams you’ve weighed out, then divide by 100. First convert label values to the same portion size: Jumbo, for example, also shows values per 30 g, while Voedingscentrum uses a 25 g handful for a general nutritional calculation.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal the bag properly. Voedingscentrum recommends keeping nuts sealed and dry; storing them somewhere cool is also important. Check the instructions for the specific variety.
Peanuts are an allergen, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Also check the pack for any warnings about other allergens.
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 because it may contain metal fragments. Do not eat this specific pack. Return it to Albert Heijn for a refund of the purchase price. The warning does not apply to unsalted peanuts or to the same salted variety with a different best-before date.
