Regular coffee-break snackers
If you often eat peanuts with your coffee at home, compare the same variety by price per kilo and choose an amount that suits how much you use. At PLUS, both 250 g and 500 g bags were available to compare.
Who are these options for?
Health-conscious daily snackers
If you’re looking for an unsalted option for a regular break, make that choice first and then decide on the pack size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types of nuts you eat.
Occasional snackers
If you eat peanuts irregularly, choose an amount that suits how often you have them rather than focusing only on a lower price per kilo. Follow the storage advice on the pack.
What should you look for in peanuts for your coffee break?
First decide which variety and quantity suit your coffee-break routine, then compare packs of the same product type.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Price per kilo and pack size | Compare the same variety by net weight and price per kilo. For the 500 g bags included in the comparison, PLUS listed a lower price per kilo than for the equivalent 250 g bags. | If I eat peanuts regularly, I want to know whether buying more also works out cheaper per kilo; around 36% of consumers give price per kilo the highest priority. |
| Unsalted or salted | Check the variety on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day. | For my regular break, I’m looking for an unsalted snack and want to make that choice first; around 29% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacks. |
| Quantity and storage | Think about how often you eat peanuts and follow the storage instructions for the specific product. | I don’t want to buy more than my household will use, and I check the instructions on the pack; around 21% of consumers consider buying an amount they can use the most important factor. |
| Flavour and product type | Read the variety name and ingredients: plain peanuts, salted peanuts and peanuts in a dough coating are different options. | I’m looking for a particular salty or spicy flavour to have with my coffee; around 14% of consumers give their preferred flavour the most weight. |
Pitfalls when choosing peanuts
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Judging a warning by the brand name alone
The Albert Heijn warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. This description does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
Check the product name, pack type and best-before date together. Do not eat the product covered by the warning.
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Treating a large bag as one portion
A pack contains several portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts as a reference amount; this is not a required serving size for everyone.
Put your chosen amount in a small bowl for your break instead of eating straight from the pack.
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Comparing peanuts in a dough coating with plain peanuts
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced dough coating; Duyvis lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as the ingredients in its plain salted peanuts.
First choose the type of product you’re looking for, then compare ingredients and pack sizes within that category.
Brands and supermarket ranges compared
Duyvis
Duyvis offers plain salted and unsalted peanuts.
- Product information confirms that the salted variety is available in packs of 235 g and 370 g, among other sizes.
- A brand name or pack size alone doesn’t tell you whether a pack offers better value; compare the price per kilo and the variety.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has its own salted and unsalted peanuts.
- Official product information confirms both varieties.
- The warning for AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts concerns a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not all AH peanuts.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers salted and unsalted peanuts in 500 g bags.
- The 500 g packs are worth considering if you eat peanuts regularly or share a bag.
- Follow the storage advice for the specific product; a large pack won’t necessarily suit everyone’s needs.
Lidl
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced dough coating.
- A spiced dough coating makes these a different kind of snack from plain peanuts.
- Lidl’s description of extra crunchiness is a brand claim; Cruspies are not directly comparable with plain unsalted peanuts.
ALDI
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s roasted and salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.
- The net weight makes it easy to compare this pack with other bags.
- Here, XXL refers to the quantity and does not in itself prove a lower price per kilo.
PLUS
PLUS offers salted and unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g bags.
- The official product pages let you compare the same variety in two sizes; the 500 g bags included in the comparison had a lower price per kilo than the equivalent 250 g bags.
- This comparison applies to the products and prices reviewed, and not automatically to the full range or to other shops and shopping dates.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy options range from spiced and roasted peanuts to peanuts in their shells, boiled peanuts and a smaller bag of salted Duyvis peanuts. Check the product type and storage instructions to see which one suits your coffee break.
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WITHYOUNG Multiflavor Peanuts 500 g
The 500 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a larger quantity of spiced peanuts to share.
The product description lists 33% peanuts and a crunchy spiced coating containing ingredients such as wheat flour and chilli. Contains peanuts and wheat (gluten); not suitable if you’re allergic to these ingredients.
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Lao Jie Kou Yashi Xiang roasted peanuts with oolong tea 500 g
This flavour is an option if you’re looking for roasted peanuts with an oolong tea aroma to enjoy with your coffee.
The product description lists 500 g of peanuts in their shells, roasted with oolong tea and salt. Contains peanuts; not suitable if you have a peanut allergy.
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G’woon peanuts in shells 500 g
This pack may suit you if you like snacking on peanuts in their shells.
The pack contains 500 g; the product description says to eat the peanuts out of their shells and to close the pack securely after opening. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts.
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Mooijer whole boiled peanuts 500 g
This snack may suit you if you’re looking for boiled peanuts and can follow the storage instructions.
The pack contains 500 g. Keep frozen; once thawed, keep refrigerated, consume within the stated period and do not refreeze. Contains peanuts; not suitable if you have a peanut allergy.
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Duyvis salted peanuts 370 g
The 370 g salted variety may suit you if you’re looking for this particular flavour and don’t need a 500 g bag.
The ingredients are peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. The pack contains less than 500 g; not recommended for children under 5 because of the risk of choking. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts.
Frequently asked questions about peanuts with coffee
How many portions are there in a 500 g bag?
Using 25 g as a reference amount, you can get twenty portions from 500 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as the amount for a handful of unsalted peanuts; this calculation doesn’t determine how much everyone should eat.
How should you store a large bag of peanuts?
Follow the instructions on the product packaging. Jumbo advises storing its 500 g salted product in a cool, dry place and checking the pack for the best-before date; this isn’t general storage advice for all peanuts.
What should you look for in allergen information?
Check the allergen information on the label. The NVWA says this information must be clearly stated on prepacked food. Peanuts are a food allergen; unsalted peanuts contain this allergen too.
Can you share whole peanuts with young children?
Don’t automatically share them with everyone in the family: Jumbo warns that its 500 g salted product poses a choking risk for young children. Follow the warning on the specific product.
Which AH peanuts are named in the recall warning?
Albert Heijn has named AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal particles, and advises customers not to eat them. Check the product name, pack type and date together; the warning does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts.
What should you do if you have questions about the ingredients on the pack?
Check the current packaging and contact the relevant shop’s customer service or consumer helpline if you have any questions. Product information can change.