Festival-goers who watch their portions
You want to take peanuts with you and decide in advance how much energy your snack will provide. Weighing out a portion and comparing like for like can help you choose.
Who are these options relevant to?
Shoppers looking for unsalted peanuts
You’re keeping an eye on added salt, but don’t want to confuse unsalted with low-calorie. Check the exact product variety and keep portion size in mind too.
Fans of seasoned peanuts
You’re looking for a seasoned snack and comparing its energy content, while also checking that the salt and allergens suit you. The Jumbo Dry Roasted variety we looked at contains wheat.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g or convert the figures to the same portion size. | If I want to limit my snack, I compare the energy content of the same weighed amount. Around 36% of consumers prioritise calories per portion. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the salt and energy content separately on the label of the exact variety. | If I want peanuts with no added salt, I also check the kcal per portion rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Seasoned varieties | Check the nutritional information and allergens for the specific flavour. | If I choose a seasoned peanut snack, I want to know whether the ingredients and allergens suit me before considering the energy and salt content. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this combination of flavour and suitable ingredients. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Choose packaging that suits your portion and follow the storage instructions on the label. | For a festival, I want to take a practical amount and be able to seal the rest properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go and portioning. |
Common pitfalls
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Confusing unsalted or a small portion with low-calorie
Unsalted tells you about the ingredients, not the energy content. The unsalted varieties we looked at list around 614–625 kcal per 100 g. For the ‘low energy’ claim, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for solid foods.
First decide how much you want to eat, then check the kcal for that portion. Don’t treat ‘unsalted’ as a description of low energy content.
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Choosing based only on the lowest energy figure
Jumbo lists 141 kcal per 25 g for Dry Roasted, but also 0.45 g of salt per 25 g. The variety also contains wheat. So a lower kcal figure won’t necessarily meet every preference or allergy requirement.
As well as the energy content, check the salt, ingredients and allergens for the exact variety you want to buy.
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Counting a whole pack as one portion
The 300 g pack of AH Unsalted lists twelve 25 g portions; Jumbo Kingsize Peanuts, at 350 g, lists fourteen. So the whole pack isn’t the same as one portion for comparison.
Portion out the amount you want to take with you in advance and seal the rest properly.
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Applying a recall warning to the wrong variety
Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026 applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The warning does not automatically apply to AH Unsalted Peanuts.
Check the product name, variety and best-before date. Do not eat the affected pack and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions; according to the warning, you can return the product for a refund.
Peanut brands to consider
Duyvis
The range we looked at includes Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts in a 235 g pack.
- Jumbo lists 614 kcal per 100 g and an average portion size of 30 g for this variety.
- A 30 g portion isn’t directly comparable with varieties listed as having a 25 g portion. A brand’s description of a ‘wholesome snack’ doesn’t prove that the product is low in calories.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Peanuts is a supermarket own-brand variety in a 300 g pack.
- The product information lists 620 kcal per 100 g, 0 g of salt and twelve 25 g portions.
- The information lists peanuts and the possible presence of various nuts. Check the packaging for any allergens relevant to you.
Jumbo
The varieties we looked at are Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts, 350 g, and Dry Roasted Peanuts, 200 g.
- Kingsize lists 623 kcal and 0.00 g of salt per 100 g. Dry Roasted lists 564 kcal and 1.80 g of salt per 100 g.
- Dry Roasted also contains wheat. These figures apply to the varieties named here and not necessarily to other Jumbo peanuts.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists roasted unsalted peanuts in a 200 g pack, available in store.
- The product information describes them as roasted, unsalted peanuts.
- Make your choice based on the nutritional information on the exact pack; the retailer’s name alone tells you nothing about the energy content.
Aldi
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g pack; Trader Joe’s is the product brand name.
- The product page describes the peanuts as roasted and unsalted and displays Nutri-Score A.
- A Nutri-Score doesn’t mean that a product is low in calories. If you’re choosing based on energy content, check the nutritional table on the exact pack.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts is a supermarket own-brand variety we looked at, in a 250 g pack.
- The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil, 625 kcal and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
- The product contains peanuts and may contain cashews. These details apply to the 250 g pack we looked at.
Peanuts at Joybuy
This selection at Joybuy includes unsalted peanuts, seasoned or roasted varieties, and packs that let you measure out your own festival portion.
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White peanuts, 1 kg
The 1 kg pack lets you measure out a smaller amount yourself.
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Verse Spicy Peanuts (Katjang Pedis), 220 g
This spicy variety could suit you if you’re looking for seasoned peanuts and the ingredients work for you.
The product information lists 573 kcal and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. Contains wheat flour.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
An unsalted variety in a 250 g pack, so you can decide how much to take to the festival.
The product information lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Duyvis roasted peanuts, 225 g
The pack lists 7–8 portions, which could help if you want to portion out how much to take to the festival in advance.
The nutritional information lists 606 kcal and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g. The product information notes that it may contain traces of other nuts.
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g’woon dry roasted peanuts, 200 g
The 200 g resealable bag is a handy option if you want to take roasted peanuts with you and seal the rest away.
The product information lists 590 kcal, 1.5 g of salt and 93% peanuts per 100 g, as well as seasoning. May contain traces of nuts.
Frequently asked questions
Can a small portion of peanuts be described as low-calorie?
No, not as a product claim simply because the portion is small. According to the European Commission, the ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods applies only to products containing no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. It’s better to state the portion size and its kcal content.
Why do the stated calories per portion vary?
Portion sizes can differ. The Duyvis variety we looked at lists an average portion of 30 g, while AH and the Jumbo own-brand varieties we looked at use 25 g. Compare per 100 g or convert the products to the same amount.
What allergen information should you ask for at a festival stall?
Ask about the allergens in the exact variety before you buy. The NVWA states that sellers of unpackaged foods must inform customers about any allergens present; this information must be available before purchase. A seasoned peanut variety may contain wheat as well as peanuts, for example.
Are whole peanuts suitable for young children at a festival?
The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Make sure older children eat slowly and stay with them while they eat.
Which AH peanuts are covered by the recall warning?
Albert Heijn’s warning dated 20 May 2026 applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to the possible presence of metal particles. Do not eat that pack and follow the return instructions. The warning does not automatically apply to AH Unsalted Peanuts.