For an everyday snack when you have diabetes, you could consider unsalted peanuts with no added sugar. However, check the total carbohydrate content and how much you eat, too. diabetes.nl presents this as general dietary guidance, not personalised treatment advice. Weighing out a portion from a larger pack gives you control, while a small bag takes less preparation but isn’t automatically a suitable single serving. Compare nutritional values based on the amount you’ll actually eat, and take salt, allergens and your personal dietary arrangements into account.
You’re looking for peanuts for an everyday snack and want to consider the ingredients, carbohydrates and salt, without treating packaging claims as medical guarantees. This general dietary guidance is in line with information from diabetes.nl and product details from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS.
You want to take a sealed bag with you, but also want to know whether its contents match the amount you plan to eat. The pack sizes and portion information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Duyvis make this distinction relevant.
You can weigh out portions at home and divide a larger pack into portions to take with you. Check the nutritional values for the exact variety and follow the storage advice; Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
The points below are based on an everyday snack to take with you. Your own dietary arrangements and the label for the exact variety should always guide your choice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and nutrition | Read the ingredients and compare the total carbohydrates and salt in the exact variety; don’t look at sugar alone. | If you want to know what you’re eating as an everyday snack, check the full ingredients list and nutritional information. Around 36% of consumers say ingredients and composition are their top priority. |
| Deciding your portion in advance | Check the net weight, stated serving size and number of servings; weigh out a portion if you want to take a specific amount with you. | If you want to know the amount of peanuts and corresponding nutritional values in advance, weighing out a portion can help. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check whether it’s a small bag or a larger pack, and seal a larger pack securely after opening. | If you want to take something with you on the go without much preparation, the pack size matters. For around 21% of consumers, convenience when taking food out is the main consideration. |
| Cost per portion | Compare the current price per kilogram and calculate the cost for the same portion weight; include any delivery charges. | If you buy peanuts regularly, you’ll want to compare the cost for the amount you actually eat. Around 14% of consumers prioritise cost per portion. |
The pack may contain more than you plan to eat. Duyvis confirms that its salted bag contains 60 g; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list serving sizes of 25 g and 30 g respectively for their unsalted varieties.
Decide in advance how much you want to eat and compare the nutritional values for that weight, rather than looking only at the whole bag.
No added sugar doesn’t mean a product contains no total carbohydrates. Albert Heijn lists 11 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for its unsalted peanuts. Added salt also varies between salted and unsalted varieties.
Check the ingredients and total carbohydrates for the exact variety, and consider the salt content separately.
A batter coating can add extra carbohydrates and calories. diabetes.nl advises choosing peanuts coated in chocolate or sugar less often.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety, and don’t assume the values for plain peanuts apply to coated products.
A larger pack doesn’t automatically give you portion control. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Weigh out the portion you’ll take with you, seal the larger pack after use, and use a well-sealed container when you’re out and about.
Duyvis lists plain salted and unsalted peanuts, including a 60 g salted pack and a 235 g unsalted pack.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a larger pack that you can portion yourself.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is designed to be portioned at home, with nutritional information per 100 g and per 30 g.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
Aldi lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 grams is a larger pack for portions you weigh out yourself.
These product options include larger packs for portioning yourself, as well as varieties that are salted or still in their shells. Check the exact variety of each product and decide for yourself how much you want to take with you.
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An unsalted larger pack for weighing out a portion to take with you.
Ingredients: 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. May contain cashew nuts.
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A roasted, unsalted variety for anyone looking for plain peanuts with no added salt.
The product information lists 100% peanuts and nutritional values per 100 g.
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The peanuts are in their shells, so bear in mind that you’ll need to shell them before eating.
The product information lists peanuts and nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
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A salted variety for anyone who wants to take added salt into account when choosing.
The product information lists 0.73 g of salt per 100 g and 7–8 servings of 30 g. Contains peanuts and may contain nuts.
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A larger pack of salted peanuts to portion yourself if you want to decide the amount in advance.
The product information lists 0.73 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and may contain nuts.
No. AH Unsalted Peanuts 250 g lists no added sugar, but does contain 11 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Calculate the amount based on the portion you actually eat.
There’s no universal portion size for everyone; distinguish between the serving size on the label and your personal dietary arrangements. Albert Heijn uses a 25 g serving and Jumbo uses 30 g. diabetes.nl gives general advice of around 30 g, or around 15 g if your aim is to lose weight. If needed, discuss a suitable amount for you with your dietitian or care team.
Don’t use a bag of peanuts instead of following your agreed hypo treatment plan. diabetes.nl discusses glucose as a fast-acting option for a hypo. Keep your everyday snack separate from the treatments you use for a hypo as agreed with your care team.
Put them in a well-sealed container and follow the storage advice on the label. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool. AH advises sealing the pack securely after use and storing it somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety and follow your medical advice about allergies. The products reviewed contain peanuts; PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g may also contain cashew nuts. A warning about other nuts isn’t the same as a peanut allergy, so don’t treat the warnings as interchangeable.
