Game night hosts comparing pack sizes
You want enough peanuts for your group, so you compare pack sizes to choose one that suits how much you expect to serve. Jumbo and PLUS product listings include, among others, 500 g and 250 g bags.
Who this choice matters to
Households that keep leftovers
You don’t want to be left with more opened peanuts than you need after game night. So think about how you’ll seal and store any leftovers. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
Hosts with specific snack requirements
You’re taking preferences for salted or unsalted peanuts into account, as well as any relevant allergies or child-safety concerns. Check the information on the exact pack: these requirements only apply to guests for whom they’re relevant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information about allergens on labels.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you mainly want to compare different pack sizes, limit leftovers, find an unsalted option or check whether a product is suitable for a guest.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
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| Comparing pack sizes | Compare the net weight and think about how much you want to put out for your group. | I want to compare the different bag sizes and choose an amount that suits my needs. Around 36% of consumers are mainly looking for a clear overview of pack sizes. |
| Quantity and leftovers | Consider what other snacks you’re serving and whether you can seal an opened pack securely. | If I expect to have peanuts left over, I want to know how to store them for later. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on choosing the right amount and making use of leftovers. |
| Salted or unsalted | Read the ingredients and compare the salt content per 100 g on the exact pack. | I’m looking for an unsalted option that suits my preference and want to check the product information. Around 21% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Suitability for guests | Check the allergens and warnings; if serving whole peanuts, bear in mind whether children are present. | If a guest has a relevant allergy or children are at the table, I want to check the requirements beforehand. Around 14% of consumers consider suitability for those present to be their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing unsalted with suitable for people with a peanut allergy
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. If someone has a relevant peanut allergy, cross-contamination at the table may also be a concern.
Treat allergy suitability as a separate requirement, and don’t choose a product containing peanuts for the guest concerned. Check the allergen information on the pack too.
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Choosing a large pack without considering how much you’re likely to need
A larger bag gives you more, but you may have leftovers after game night if the group eats less than expected.
Choose a size that suits your group and the other snacks. You don’t have to put the whole bag out at once.
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Leaving the whole supply open on the table
Peanuts can absorb odours and are susceptible to mould. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a tightly sealed container.
Serve the amount you expect to need, then store the rest in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis lists its salted peanuts in 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g packs.
- The range of sizes listed gives you options for comparing the amount in each pack.
- The 370 g salted version reviewed contains peanuts, sunflower oil and salt, and may contain other nuts. The manufacturer’s information does not prove it tastes better.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s range listing includes salted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs, and unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The sizes listed give you a starting point for comparing smaller and larger packs.
- Check the pack of the version you choose for its ingredients and allergen information.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 500 g pack of its own-brand salted peanuts.
- The product information includes details such as the pack size, ingredients and storage instructions.
- Calling it a ‘value pack’ doesn’t prove that this option is the best choice for every shopper. The pack contains peanuts and may contain nuts.
Lidl
Lidl’s product page describes 285 g of unsalted peanuts and says they are sold in store.
- The smaller pack described is one option to compare with other sizes.
- The in-store listing alone doesn’t guarantee current availability at a specific branch.
Aldi
Aldi describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The version described is a smaller unsalted option.
- Aldi’s claims about price or quality are sales claims, not an independent assessment of quality.
PLUS
PLUS lists salted and unsalted peanuts in 500 g packs, and unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product listings offer different sizes and flavour options to compare.
- The unsalted versions may contain cashew nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Peanut and coated snack options at Joybuy
This selection of Joybuy products includes smaller Duyvis snack packs, coated peanuts and a 370 g salted peanut option.
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Duyvis Tiger Nuts Flaming Hot, 275 g
An option if you’re looking for a spicy snack to enjoy during game night.
275 g pack. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes, 275 g
A coated peanut snack option if you’d like to serve something with a crunchy coating alongside plain peanuts.
275 g pack. Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
A smaller pack to consider if you don’t want to open a larger amount straight away.
125 g pack. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
An option if you’d like to serve a crunchy coated peanut snack.
275 g pack. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 g
A salted peanut option if that flavour suits your group.
370 g pack. Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts. Not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
Frequently asked questions
How many players will a 500 g bag of peanuts serve?
It depends on your portions and the other snacks you’re serving. Jumbo lists around 17 servings per bag, based on 30 g portions. That’s the product’s serving information, not a set amount per player or a recommendation for one game night.
How should you store opened salted peanuts?
Keep them in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. For opened salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a general storage time of six months in a kitchen cupboard; follow the information on the pack too. A rancid smell or taste, a chewy texture or mould can be signs that they’ve spoiled.
Are unsalted peanuts suitable for someone with a peanut allergy?
No. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises people with a peanut allergy not to eat food containing peanuts or traces of peanuts; check the pack for information about possible cross-contamination too.
Can you serve whole peanuts when young children are present?
Bear in mind the risk of choking and follow the warning on the specific pack. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter instead of whole nuts for children under 4 and warns that older children can choke too. The Joybuy product page for Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 g, specifically says the product is not recommended for children under 5.
What should you look for in allergen warnings?
Read the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack, and look out for allergens that are relevant to your guests. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that, from 1 January 2026, inspections will check whether prepacked products carry the correct warnings about cross-contamination with allergens.