The unsalted options compared aren’t low in calories: they list 614–625 kcal per 100 g. So, if you want to manage your energy intake at each snack time, weighing out a portion is more useful than relying on the words ‘unsalted’ or ‘oven-baked’. Choose a family-size pack that suits how quickly you’ll get through it and can be stored properly once opened.
You want to keep eating peanuts, but manage the energy you take in at each snack time. Weighing out a portion and checking the nutritional information on the exact pack matter more than simply choosing something labelled unsalted or oven-baked.
You’re buying for several people and want a pack that suits the number of snack occasions and how you’ll store the contents once opened.
You may need to consider allergens or the choking risk of whole peanuts for a family member. These requirements apply to the person concerned, not automatically to everyone.
Start with the portion you want to eat, then check the nutritional information per 100 g. Finally, choose a pack that suits your family’s consumption and dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the portion you eat. | If I want to match my snack portion to my energy intake, I look at how much I actually take. Around 33% of consumers in this group put portion size and calories first. |
| Family stock-up | Check the net weight, the number of portions listed and the storage advice. | If I’m buying for several people, I want enough in stock without choosing a pack that doesn’t suit how quickly we’ll use it. For consumers who focus mainly on quantity and the family budget, this is the top priority; they make up around 27%. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients and salt per 100 g; assess energy separately. | If I’m specifically checking salt, ingredients or how the peanuts are prepared, I want to assess that information separately from the calories. Around 20% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Suitability for family members | Check the allergen information and bear in mind the choking risk of whole peanuts. | If a family member has an allergy or a child is eating whole peanuts, I check what’s suitable for that person. Around 20% of consumers put these family requirements first. |
These terms describe the salt content or preparation method, not necessarily the energy value. The unsalted options checked list 614–625 kcal per 100 g.
Check the energy information separately and weigh the portion you want to eat.
A larger pack doesn’t change the energy per gram. Albert Heijn lists twelve 25 g portions for its 300 g option; Jumbo lists fourteen for its 350 g option.
Set aside the amount you want to eat in advance and follow the storage instructions for the rest.
The unsalted PLUS packs in 250 g and 300 g sizes have different ingredient percentages and nutritional values.
Each time you buy, check the net weight, ingredients and nutritional information for the exact option.
There are 235 g packs of unsalted peanuts and 225 g packs of Oven Baked Peanuts Original; they differ in how they’re prepared and in their ingredients.
The 300 g AH Unsalted Peanuts offer a practical option for planning your family’s food supplies.
The 350 g unsalted Kingsize option is a larger pack to divide across several snack times.
Lidl has a Dutch product page for unsalted peanuts and presents Alesto as its range of nuts and snacks.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s 250 g peanuts as roasted and unsalted; Trader Joe’s is the product brand listed.
PLUS has unsalted options in 250 g and 300 g packs, with different compositions.
These product picks focus on stocking up and portion planning, and include peanuts in their shells, unsalted peanuts and roasted peanuts.
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The 500 g pack suits anyone looking for peanuts in their shells to stock up on.
The product information warns that traces of nuts may be present.
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This option is for anyone looking for unsalted peanuts who can seal the pack securely after opening.
The product information lists 626 kcal per 100 g, 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. So, ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean low in calories.
Contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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The 210 g pack is smaller than the other options shown, and the product information describes the peanuts as roasted without added salt.
The product information lists 626 kcal per 100 g and 100% peanuts; roasted doesn’t mean low in calories.
Contains peanuts.
For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low energy’ claim as a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. A ‘reduced energy’ claim requires at least 30% less energy and a statement of the characteristic responsible for the reduction. A smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low in calories.
First compare the energy per 100 g, then work it out using the same portion weight. The European Union states that energy must be given in kJ and kcal per 100 g or 100 ml; portion information may also be included.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For its unsalted option, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack securely. Duyvis recommends storing its unsalted bag in a lightproof, airtight container. General storage advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre isn’t a guarantee for every pack or storage condition.
No. Don’t assume whole peanuts are automatically suitable as a snack for every child. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns about the risk of choking on whole peanuts; make sure children eat calmly at the table and stay with them. If you’re unsure, the Centre suggests ground nuts or nut butter.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; peanuts are one of the fourteen allergens that must be declared. Also check for warnings about possible traces of other nuts and review the additional ingredients on the exact pack.
Do not eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn reported possible metal fragments and offered customers a full refund if they returned the product. The warning applies to the specified tub with that best-before date, not all AH peanuts.
