Want to snack mindfully while watching the Oranje? Compare peanuts by their energy per 100 grams and decide in advance how many grams you’ll serve. None of the varieties reviewed meet the threshold for a ‘low-calorie’ claim: the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 grams for solid foods. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean lower in calories, either. Consider salt, flavour and portion size separately.
Want to eat peanuts during the match and know in advance how much energy your weighed portion provides? Compare the values per 100 grams and work them out for your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 grams as a handful of unsalted peanuts. This is a reference amount, not a personal recommendation.
Looking for an unsalted option in particular? Check the salt content and ingredients separately from the energy. Unsalted peanuts can still be high in energy and may be fried in oil.
Want savoury or sweet peanuts to enjoy during the match? Compare sugar, salt, ingredients and allergens too. A flavoured variety has a different composition, but that doesn’t automatically make it a better choice for everyone.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 grams and weigh out the amount you plan to serve in advance. | If I want to limit my portion during the match, I look at both energy and weight. For around 42% of consumers, managing calories is their top purchasing priority. |
| Salt | Check the salt content and ingredients; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t tell you how much energy the product provides. | If I’m mainly looking to cut down on salt, I assess that separately from calories. This is the top purchasing priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Flavour and ingredients | For savoury or sweet varieties, check the sugar, salt, peanut content and allergens too. | If the flavour I want to enjoy with a drink comes first, I take the ingredients into account when choosing. Around 17% of consumers rank flavour as their top purchasing priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose an amount that suits the number of people sharing and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m sharing peanuts, I want to know how much I’ll need and what I can keep afterwards. Packaging is the top purchasing priority for around 16% of consumers. |
The unsalted peanuts reviewed are still high in energy. Choosing less salt and choosing fewer calories are two different considerations.
Check the energy per 100 grams and the amount you actually serve. Assess the salt separately.
A lower energy value per 100 grams doesn’t automatically tell you anything about sugar, salt, ingredients or allergens. For example, Duyvis lists 25 grams of sugars per 100 grams for Oven Baked Peanuts Honey.
Compare the nutrition information and ingredients for the exact variety with what matters to the people you’re watching with.
AH uses a 25-gram portion, while Jumbo uses a 30-gram portion. This means the portion values shown aren’t directly comparable.
Convert both products to the same weight: kcal per 100 grams × the number of grams ÷ 100.
The contents of a bag don’t tell you how much you need to eat. AH lists ten 25-gram portions in its 250-gram bag.
Serve a weighed portion and seal the rest according to the storage instructions on the pack.
If the pack is larger than the amount everyone watching will eat, you may have leftovers to store.
The range reviewed includes unsalted, savoury oven-baked and honey varieties to suit different flavour preferences.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 250 grams is an own-brand option with portion information on the product page.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 grams is an own-brand option for which energy and salt can be assessed separately.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts in a 300-gram stand-up pouch are an option if you’re looking for a larger pack.
Lidl’s product description is for 285 grams of unsalted peanuts and states that they’re sold in store.
Aldi describes Trader Joe’s 250-gram peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
These product picks are roasted peanuts for a measured Oranje portion, with a classic or honey-style flavour to enjoy with a drink.
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The product name describes roasted peanuts for anyone looking for a savoury snack during the match. Choose your own portion size and check the nutrition information on the pack.
Contains peanuts and isn’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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This variety suits anyone looking for a sweet-and-savoury flavour to enjoy with a drink. Compare the energy and ingredients on the pack, and weigh out the amount you want.
The product information lists peanuts, wheat and gluten, and possible traces of other nuts. The description also warns of a choking hazard for young children.
No. The portion size doesn’t change the basis of the product claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 grams for a ‘low-calorie’ claim; a smaller portion can still provide less energy overall.
Convert both values to the same weight: kcal per 100 grams × the number of grams you want ÷ 100. AH lists a 25-gram portion for the peanuts reviewed, while Jumbo lists 30 grams, so their portion values aren’t directly comparable.
No. Check both the preparation description and the ingredients list. Duyvis describes its Honey variety as oven-baked without added oil or fat, but lists sunflower oil as an ingredient.
Check the allergen information on the pack for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens; an unsalted or oven-baked variety is no reason to ignore a known allergy.
No. The AH and Jumbo product pages warn that young children can choke on peanuts. Bear this warning in mind if young children are sharing the snack.
