Sharing round the games table
You want to know how many individual packs you can hand out and how much is in each bag. Foods & Goods lists a Duyvis box with 20 bags of 60 g; Jumbo also lists a 500 g unsalted pack that you can portion out yourself.
Who are these packs for?
Planning lunchboxes
You may want to take some peanuts along after game night, so consider how much you need, the variety and how to store an opened pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general information about portions and storage; for young children, also follow the relevant safety advice.
Comparing packs to portion out yourself
You want to make up your own portions and compare packs containing the same amount. The number of bags, the weight per bag and the total net weight can help; for example, Foods & Goods and Jumbo list different pack sizes.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| How many people you want to share with | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. Foods & Goods lists 20 bags of 60 g in the Duyvis box reviewed. | If I want to give everyone their own pack, I look at the number of bags and the amount in each one. For around 25% of consumers, sharing is their main purchasing concern. |
| Amount for lunchboxes | Compare the grams per pack with the amount you want to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a general handful reference; this isn’t a portion recommendation for every age or need. | If I also want to fill lunchboxes, I look for an amount that suits the occasion. For around 25% of consumers, finding an amount that’s right for a lunchbox is a priority. |
| Total contents and cost | Compare the net weight and, when prices are available, use the same price basis. The box of 20 × 60 g Duyvis bags contains 1200 g; the Jumbo pack contains 500 g. | If I mainly want to weigh up the total cost, I compare packs containing the same amount and factor in any delivery costs separately. For around 19% of consumers, the total cost of the purchase is their main concern. |
| Salt and variety | Read the ingredients and compare the salt per 100 g for the exact variety. Jumbo lists 0,01 g of salt per 100 g for the 500 g unsalted pack reviewed; Joybuy lists 0,73 g per 100 g for 370 g of Duyvis Salted Peanuts. | When choosing between unsalted peanuts and a salted snack, I want to see the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific pack. For around 19% of consumers, salt and flavour are the deciding factors. |
| Allergies and young children | Check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the specific pack. Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking. | If someone at the table has a peanut allergy, or the snack is for a young child, I first check whether the product is suitable and which warning applies. For around 12% of consumers, an allergy or age restriction is their main purchasing concern. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a portion pack contains a small portion
The Duyvis bags reviewed contain 60 g each. That’s more than the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general handful reference of 25 g.
Check the weight per bag and decide for yourself what amount suits the occasion. A pack’s name isn’t a portion recommendation.
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Assuming a multipack is the same as a bulk pack
A box of individual bags and one 500 g bag differ in how you share and store the peanuts.
Compare the number of packs, the weight per pack and the total contents before choosing.
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Confusing unsalted with allergen-free
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. The Jumbo pack reviewed also states that the product may contain nuts.
Check the salt content and allergens separately. Peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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Assuming a 3-pack automatically means three small lunchbox bags
The product name for the AH unsalted 3-pack doesn’t state how many grams are in each pack.
Check the contents per pack in the product information and on the actual packaging.
Brands to compare by pack type
Duyvis
Salted packs are available in different sizes. Foods & Goods lists a box with 20 bags of 60 g.
- The individual bags can be handy if you want to set out a pack for each player.
- A 60 g bag isn’t automatically a small lunchbox portion; the variety in the box mentioned is salted.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists an AH Extra Large Unsalted Peanuts 3-pack.
- The product name makes it clear that it’s an unsalted 3-pack.
- The number in the name doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each pack; check the contents per pack.
Jumbo
The Jumbo variety reviewed is a 500 g bulk pack of unsalted peanuts, intended to be portioned out yourself.
- Jumbo lists 0,01 g of salt per 100 g for this specific product.
- It’s one larger pack, not individual bags for lunchboxes.
Lidl
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and Alesto peanuts in a spiced coating.
- The varieties described offer different flavour options.
- Lidl’s description of Alesto as crunchy is a claim made by Lidl, not the result of an independent comparison.
ALDI
ALDI Nederland lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe's peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The pack mentioned may be worth considering if you want to portion out the peanuts yourself.
- The product listing doesn’t confirm that the pack contains individual small bags; the product brand is Trader Joe's.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own-brand salted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
- The contents and bag format are listed, so you can include this pack when comparing sizes.
- PLUS warns that ingredient and allergen information may change; check the current packaging.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These are larger packs to portion out yourself; one variety contains peanuts in their shells.
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g’woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
Suitable for portioning out yourself if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
The product information lists a 250 g bag containing 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts 210 g
Suitable for measuring out yourself if you’re looking for roasted peanuts with no added salt.
The product information lists 210 g and 100% peanuts. Contains peanuts.
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g’woon peanuts in shell 500 g
Suitable for sharing if you want to serve peanuts in their shells; bear in mind that people will need to shell them first.
The product name lists 500 g. Contains peanuts; the product information also mentions possible traces of nuts.
Frequently asked questions
How many peanuts should I buy for my players?
Base your calculation on the number of people eating and how much you want to offer each person; there’s no set portion for a game night. As an example, six portions of 25 g make 150 g in total. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a general handful reference, not as advice for every age or dietary need.
How should I store an opened bag of peanuts?
For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using a tightly sealed container and storing it somewhere cool, dark and dry. For unopened packs, follow the storage advice and best-before date on the label.
Can I put whole peanuts in a young child’s lunchbox?
In the child nutrition information consulted, Amsterdam UMC advises giving children under 4 nut butter rather than whole nuts because of the risk of choking. Joybuy’s product information for 370 g of Duyvis Salted Peanuts gives a product-specific warning for children under 5. Follow the warning for the product you choose; this isn’t a legal minimum age.
Are individual bags suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. Individual packaging doesn’t change the fact that the product contains peanuts. Thuisarts.nl advises avoiding foods that cause an allergic reaction; also check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.
Which allergen information should I check when buying online?
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack, including online. Business.gov.nl states that food labelling information in the Netherlands must be available in Dutch and online. Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has checked the rules during inspections for warnings on prepacked products about the unintended presence of allergens; this is separate from allergens that are present as ingredients.