For an active camping menu, plain unsalted peanuts are a good option if you want to choose your own portion size and ingredients. For the varieties reviewed, Duyvis, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 25–27 g of protein per 100 g, so a weighed 25 g serving provides a calculated 6.25–6.75 g of protein. A protein value on the label does not, on its own, mean that the claim ‘high in protein’ is permitted: the European Commission says nutrition claims must meet the relevant EU conditions, and the Voedingscentrum advises against large servings high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
If you take a snack with you when walking, cycling or training, you can calculate how much protein it provides using the values for the exact variety and the weight of your own serving. The Voedingscentrum also offers advice on what to eat and drink around exercise.
Choose a pack size to suit the length of your trip and make sure you can seal it properly after opening. AH advises storing the variety reviewed in a cool, dark, dry place; Flink recommends keeping an opened bag of Duyvis peanuts in an airtight, light-proof container.
Unsalted, salted and coated peanuts have different ingredients. If you have allergies, check the information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label.
Choose this option: if you want to avoid added salt and use the peanuts as an ingredient too.
Bear in mind: unsalted does not mean low-fat or low-calorie; the Duyvis and AH varieties reviewed contain 614 and 620 kcal per 100 g respectively.
Choose this option: if a savoury flavour is your main priority.
Bear in mind: the ingredients include added salt. Don’t automatically treat these as a better sports snack or a substitute for a drink.
Choose this option: if you’re looking for a spicy, crunchy snack; Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced batter coating.
Bear in mind: don’t assume the nutrition values for plain peanuts apply. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety.
For an active camping menu, your choice mainly depends on how much you eat, how you store the pack and the ingredients you’re looking for.
| Concern | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy per serving | Work out the nutrition values per 100 g for the weight of your serving, and check the energy content too. | If I have a small serving during a day’s walk, I want to know what it actually provides. Around 36% of consumers prioritise knowing how much protein a serving provides. |
| Storage and taking it with you | Choose a pack size to suit how much you’ll use and follow the storage instructions after opening. | On a multi-day camping trip, I want to be able to keep my supplies dry and properly sealed. Around 29% of consumers prioritise storage and a suitable pack size. |
| Salt, coating and allergens | Compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety; values for plain peanuts do not automatically apply to a coated snack. | When choosing between plain, salted and coated, I want to know exactly what’s in the pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Cost and quantity | Compare packs on the same weight basis and choose an amount you can use up. | I want to compare the cost of a suitable supply without taking more than I’ll use. Around 14% of consumers prioritise cost and quantity. |
The Duyvis variety reviewed lists 27 g of protein per 100 g. A weighed 25 g serving provides a calculated 6.75 g of protein; a larger serving also increases your energy intake.
Weigh your own serving and work out the protein and energy on the same basis.
Storage instructions can vary by variety. For AH, the product information says to store in a cool, dark, dry place and close the pack securely after use.
Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use, and take a well-sealed container if needed. Flink recommends keeping an opened bag of Duyvis peanuts in an airtight, light-proof container.
A batter coating changes the ingredients, so the nutrition values and allergen information for a plain, unsalted variety may not apply.
Check the ingredients, nutrition table and allergen information for the exact flavour.
Albert Heijn’s notice of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The date does not mean the batch in question is safe.
Do not eat this specific batch and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions. The retailer says you can return the product for a full refund.
The nutrition values and product details below apply to the specific varieties named; they are not a judgement on every product from each brand.
The 235 g unsalted variety is a plain peanut snack with listed nutrition values.
The AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed come in a 300 g pack, with a stated serving size of 25 g.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts come in a larger 350 g pack to compare with other sizes.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and also describes Alesto Cruspies as a different, coated snack variety.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, are a plain peanut variety with ingredient and nutrition information.
This selection includes unsalted and roasted peanuts, peanuts in shells and seasoned flavours. For each pack, check the nutrition information, ingredients and storage instructions for the exact variety.
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This unsalted pack is a good choice if you want to take a peanut snack in portions you can weigh out. Contains 250 g. May contain cashews.
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A roasted peanut snack in a 210 g pack for anyone who wants to take a portion they can weigh out. Check the ingredients and nutrition table on the exact pack.
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This 500 g pack is a good choice if you want to take a larger quantity. The peanuts are in their shells, which need to be removed before eating; the product information says they may contain other nuts.
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This roasted variety with tea flavour is an option if you’re looking for a flavoured peanut snack. The pack contains 500 g; check the product information for the ingredients and nutrition values for this flavour.
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This 250 g garlic variety is a good choice if you’re looking for a seasoned peanut snack. The product information lists 2.55 g of salt per 100 g; bear this in mind when comparing it with other varieties.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your serving, then divide by 100. For example, with 27 g of protein per 100 g, a weighed 25 g serving provides 6.75 g of protein. Use the nutrition values on the exact pack.
The Voedingscentrum advises against a large serving and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. So don’t base the timing of your snack on the protein figure alone.
Follow the instructions for the exact variety. For the peanuts reviewed, AH advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely. Flink recommends keeping an opened bag of Duyvis peanuts in an airtight, light-proof container.
Check the label on the exact pack, including both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for pre-packed products must be shown on the label.
Do not eat the batch of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn’s notice of 20 May 2026 concerns that specific combination; Albert Heijn says you can return the product for a full refund.
