First, compare the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack and calculate how much that works out to for the amount you actually want to eat. Unsalted peanuts may suit you if you’re looking for an unsalted option, but they aren’t automatically low in calories. A crispy coating also changes the composition, salt content and allergen information.
If you want to take peanuts with you and decide in advance how much to eat, you can compare the kcal for the same quantity. Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted peanuts; this is a unit of measurement, not an indication that the product is low in calories.
If you mainly want an unsalted snack, check the nutritional information on the specific pack too. According to Voedingscentrum, unsalted nuts are included in the Dutch Wheel of Five; this does not, in itself, mean they offer a low-calorie benefit.
For snacks to share, flavour, storage and allergen information all matter. Store peanuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, as Voedingscentrum recommends, and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for seasoned varieties.
Start with how much you want to take and eat, then compare the ingredients and flavour of the specific variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion eaten | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the pack and weigh the amount you eat. | If I want to plan my calorie intake, I look at the portion I actually take with me and eat. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the calories in that portion. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the salt, ingredients and energy per 100 g; unsalted does not automatically mean fewer kcal. | If you’re choosing an unsalted snack, you won’t want to confuse that quality with a difference in calories. Around 25% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the pack weight and storage instructions; a stated portion is not necessarily packed separately. | If I want to divide up snacks in advance and take them with me, I also consider how to reseal the opened pack. Around 17% of consumers prioritise portioning convenience and portability. |
| Flavour and allergens | For a crispy coating, read the ingredients and warnings about allergens that are present or may be present. | If you’re looking for a seasoned, crispy snack to share, you’ll want to know which ingredients and allergens it contains. Around 16% of consumers make flavour and ingredients their top priority. |
A smaller amount contains fewer kcal than a larger amount of the same product, but the kcal per 100 g remain unchanged. Don’t confuse these two comparisons.
Compare products on the same per-gram basis, and describe a smaller portion as a portion choice—not as proof that the product itself is low in calories.
The AH and Jumbo product pages reviewed state a 25 g portion for unsalted peanuts; the Duyvis Gezouten Pinda Noten reviewed lists a 30 g portion. Comparing the stated portions can therefore give a different impression from comparing per 100 g.
Convert both varieties to the same quantity before comparing kcal. To calculate your own portion, use this formula: kcal per 100 g × grams eaten ÷ 100.
Albert Heijn lists 542 kcal per 100 g for its 275 g pack of Duyvis Borrelnootjes provencale. Duyvis’s general product information lists 572 kcal per 100 g. These figures are not a basis for assigning the same nutritional value to every pack.
Use the nutritional information on the exact pack and check that the variety and pack size match.
A number of portions on a product page describes how the contents are divided for nutritional information; it does not necessarily mean the portions are individually wrapped.
Check the type of packaging and divide up the peanuts yourself if needed. Store any leftovers in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Dividing portions in advance may require a resealable container of your own and a little preparation.
Worth considering if you want to compare classic salted peanuts with coated peanuts in a crispy shell.
The 300 g pack of AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed here is a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
The 350 g pack of Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts reviewed here offers a point of comparison for a larger pack of unsalted peanuts.
The Dutch product page confirms that an unsalted variety is available if that’s what you’re looking for.
The 250 g pack of Trader Joe’s peanuts described here is relevant if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, are a smaller pack with published nutritional information.
This selection of peanut products at Joybuy includes flavoured and crispy-coated varieties. Check the product information and allergen details on each pack when choosing snacks for a festival.
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A crispy-coated variety for anyone looking for a seasoned snack to share.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the allergen information on the pack.
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A coated peanut snack with a crispy shell for anyone looking for a seasoned snack.
Contains peanuts, gluten from wheat and barley, and soya; may also contain milk, nuts and mustard. Check the allergen information on the pack.
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A crispy-coated Provençal variety for anyone looking for a seasoned snack.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the allergen information on the pack.
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Roasted peanuts in their shells for anyone looking for a flavoured snack to share.
The peanuts are in their shells, so you’ll need to shell them before eating.
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A ready-to-eat garlic-flavoured variety for anyone looking for a savoury peanut snack.
If salt content matters to you, check the nutritional information and ingredients for this variety.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the number of grams you eat, then divide by 100. For AH Unsalted Peanuts, which contain 620 kcal per 100 g, a 25 g portion works out at 155 kcal; Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for this product.
No, unsalted does not automatically mean low in calories. The AH Unsalted Peanuts reviewed here list 620 kcal per 100 g. Compare the energy information on the exact pack and consider how much you eat too.
Peanut products are not suitable if you have a peanut allergy. The Duyvis Borrelnootjes provencale reviewed here also contain wheat; check the warnings about allergens that may be present on the pack of the specific variety too.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be available before purchase. For unpackaged products, this could be provided on a sign or menu, or verbally if it is clearly stated that visitors can ask for it.
No. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of 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 that exact pack, do not eat it; the warning does not automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
