Portion-conscious desk lunchers
You want to know how much energy your weighed portion provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts; check the nutritional information on your own product’s pack too.
Who is this guide for?
Those choosing unsalted peanuts
You want to choose peanuts with no added salt, while also distinguishing between the salt information and the energy per portion. Jumbo publishes product specifications for different Duyvis varieties.
Lunch planners
You take your lunch with you and want to portion out your peanuts in advance rather than leave the whole pack on your desk. Check the portion information and follow the storage instructions on your pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the amount you want to eat. Then compare the ingredients and salt content, and check whether the packaging and storage instructions suit the way you take your lunch with you.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
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| Energy in your portion | Calculate kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 157 kcal for 25 g of unsalted peanuts. | I want to know how much energy my weighed portion provides before I have my desk lunch. Around 42% of consumers put calories per portion first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients and compare the salt per 100 g for the exact variety you’re buying. Jumbo lists less than 0.01 g for Duyvis Ongezouten and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Baked Original. | If I’m keeping an eye on salt or ingredients, I want to be able to check the label for the right variety. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Portioning and storage in advance | Check the portion and storage information. For its 300 g variety, Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 25 g; after opening, follow the storage instructions on the pack. | I want to be able to prepare my lunch in advance and take a weighed portion with me. Around 17% of consumers prioritise convenience when preparing lunch. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight with the number of portions you actually want to divide it into, and bear in mind the storage instructions after opening. | I want a pack that suits the number of portions I prepare in advance, without treating the whole bag as one portion. Around 16% of consumers prioritise pack size and portioning. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming unsalted means low in calories
Unsalted describes the salt content, not how much energy a portion provides. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim.
Assess salt and energy separately. Calculate the energy in your portion using the nutritional information per 100 g and the weight you’ve measured out.
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Comparing only the brand name
Pack weight, ingredients and nutritional values can vary between varieties. For example, the AH pack checked weighs 300 g, while the PLUS pack checked weighs 250 g.
Check the full product name, weight and label before comparing portions across packs.
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Assuming a best-before date means a recalled pack is safe
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, and warns of possible metal fragments.
If you have this exact pack, do not eat it and follow Albert Heijn’s safety warning.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as oven-baked without added oil or fat.
- For the 225 g Original variety checked, Jumbo lists 606 kcal and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g.
- This Original variety is not the same as the Duyvis Ongezouten variety checked; made without added oil does not mean unsalted either.
Albert Heijn
AH Ongezouten pinda’s 300 g includes portion information for anyone who wants to divide out amounts in advance.
- Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 25 g and 620 kcal per 100 g for this variety.
- This information applies to this 300 g pack; the ingredients list states 96% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Jumbo
Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g has product specifications covering ingredients, salt and energy.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 602 kcal per 100 g and 99.5% peanuts with sunflower oil.
- This information does not automatically apply to other packs; according to Jumbo, the salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands describes a 285 g unsalted peanut product as an in-store item.
- The product listing gives the weight and describes the peanuts as unsalted.
- Check the label and availability at your local store before choosing a variety.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s 250 g peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
- The product page also lists Nutri-Score A as a labelling feature.
- A Nutri-Score on its own does not mean that a product is low in calories.
PLUS
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 gram is a variety whose product page provides energy and ingredient information.
- For this pack, PLUS lists 625 kcal per 100 g and 99% peanuts with sunflower oil.
- The product information states that cashew nuts may be present; check the pack if allergens are relevant to you.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products include peanuts and peanut snacks that you can weigh out for your desk lunch. Check the ingredients, salt information and nutritional details on the pack for each variety.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
An option for weighing out your own desk lunch portion; use the energy per 100 g on the pack as the basis for your calculation.
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Dahaoda walnut-flavoured peanuts, 258 g
Bear the flavour variety in mind when comparing ingredients; the product information lists sugar and salt, so this is not an unsalted variety.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
For a portion you weigh out yourself, check the energy per 100 g and the ingredients on the pack before deciding how much to have.
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White Peanuts, 1 kg
The title specifies a 1 kg pack. Compare this size with the amount you want to weigh out each time, and check the nutritional information on the pack.
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Lao Jie Kou Ya Shi Xiang Tea-Fried Peanut, 250 g
The product information lists salt and advises consuming the contents immediately after opening. This is worth considering if you want to divide the pack between several lunches.
Frequently asked questions
Can ordinary peanuts be marketed as low in calories?
Not just because the portion is small. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. The Duyvis, Jumbo, AH and PLUS varieties checked list 602 to 625 kcal per 100 g; the product information for these figures comes from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS.
Are the portions listed on a pack personal dietary recommendations?
No, the portion information forms part of the nutritional declaration for that specific variety. Albert Heijn lists 25 g for the 300 g pack checked, while Jumbo lists 30 g for the own-brand variety checked. Compare products using the same amount, then decide for yourself which portion suits your lunch.
How should I store an opened pack of peanuts?
Follow the instructions on the pack you bought. For Duyvis Ongezouten, Jumbo advises storing the peanuts in a cool, dry place and, ideally, putting the opened bag in a lightproof, airtight container.
What should I check if I have a food allergy?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you want to buy. Peanuts are an allergen, so do not choose a peanut product if you have a peanut allergy. If you have other allergies, also look out for warnings about the possible presence of other nuts.
Does the warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten apply to other AH peanuts too?
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. If you have this exact pack, do not eat it and follow the warning. This is not a general warning against other AH peanuts.