Who should choose a large or small pack?

For sharing a supply or taking portions with you often

You regularly take a snack with you or share your supply at home. A larger pack may suit you if you portion it out yourself and store the rest properly at home.

For choosing your portion and variety carefully

You want to consider the type of peanuts, the quantity and when you eat them around your training. It’s worth weighing out a portion and checking the information on the pack you choose.

For taking peanuts with you occasionally

You don’t have this snack often and would rather not open more than you need. A smaller pack may be more practical; store anything you don’t take with you at home, following the instructions on the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

What to consider What should you check? Who should pay particular attention?
Supply and usage Compare the net weight with how much you take with you or share at home. If you often take portions with you or share your supply, choose a pack size you’ll actually use up. Around 36% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock for regular use.
Variety and when you eat them Check the variety, ingredients and nutritional information on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal per 25 g as a reference for generic unsalted peanuts. If you want to choose your variety and portion carefully around a training session, look beyond the pack size. Around 29% of consumers prioritise their nutritional choices and portion size.
Portion to take with you Decide at home how much to take with you and whether you can keep it tightly sealed and dry. If you want to take a set amount with you easily in your gym bag, portioning it out yourself is worth considering. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a practical portion to take with them.
Size of your supply Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat peanuts, and check the best-before date and storage instructions. If you only take peanuts with you occasionally, you won’t want to open more than you’ll use. Around 14% of consumers prioritise keeping their supply small.

Avoid common buying mistakes

  • Choosing a large bag without considering how much you use

    A larger pack gives you more to store; it doesn’t automatically mean one suitable snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted peanuts, though the amount you eat may differ.

    Decide in advance how much you want to take with you and choose a pack size based on how often you’ll use the rest.

  • Treating the whole bag as one portion

    A 500 g bag contains twenty 25 g portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 157 kcal per 25 g for generic unsalted peanuts; check the label for the nutritional value of a specific variety.

    Weigh or portion out what you’re taking with you at home, rather than eating straight from the bag.

  • Leaving an opened bag in your gym bag

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts tightly sealed and dry, preferably in a cool place.

    Store your supply at home according to the instructions on the pack, and take only what you need for the day in a tightly sealed container.

  • Comparing salted, unsalted and seasoned peanuts as if they were the same variety

    Products in the same broad category can differ in salt, ingredients and nutritional composition. Peanuts in a seasoned batter coating are not automatically the same as unsalted peanuts.

    Compare the ingredients and nutritional information of the exact varieties you’re considering.

Brands and varieties to compare

Duyvis

Duyvis offers an unsalted variety of peanuts. Jumbo lists a 235 g pack.

  • The variety is described as unsalted.
  • A 235 g pack isn’t automatically a single portion; decide for yourself how much to take with you.

Albert Heijn

AH Unsalted Peanuts are a supermarket own-brand option to include in your comparison.

  • The product information confirms that this variety is unsalted.
  • Ingredients and nutritional information may change, so check the latest pack.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists unsalted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs.

  • Two pack sizes in the same unsalted range make it possible to choose a size that suits how much you use.
  • The larger pack means portioning it yourself and storing it carefully.

Lidl

Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and also sells Alesto Cruspies, coated in a seasoned batter.

  • There are separate options for unsalted and seasoned peanuts.
  • Check the ingredients of the seasoned variety separately; don’t assume the pack is resealable unless this is stated on it.

ALDI

ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack, and roasted salted peanuts in a 500 g pack.

  • The two packs differ in weight and salt content.
  • The salted pack isn’t the same nutritional variety as the unsalted one.

PLUS

PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 500 g bag.

  • The stated weight makes this pack suitable for portioning out at home.
  • Product and allergen information may change; check the details on the pack.

A Joybuy product for a smaller supply

This Joybuy pick is a smaller pack of unsalted peanuts, for anyone who would rather buy less in one go.

g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g

g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g

The 250 g pack suits anyone looking for a smaller supply of unsalted peanuts.

The product information lists peanuts and possible traces of cashew nuts. Check the pack if you have allergies.

Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How many portions are there in 500 g of peanuts?

At 25 g per portion, that’s twenty portions; a 250 g pack gives you ten. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful and lists 157 kcal for that amount of generic unsalted peanuts. This isn’t personal sports nutrition advice; check the label for the nutritional value of your product.

Can I keep the whole supply in my gym bag?

It’s best to keep your supply at home and take only the amount you need. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts tightly sealed and dry, preferably in a cool place. Also follow the storage instructions on the pack.

Are peanuts a suitable large snack just before training?

Don’t automatically turn a bag of peanuts into a large snack just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against a large portion at that time and recommends avoiding foods high in fat, protein or fibre. This is general nutrition information, not personal advice for every athlete.

What should I look out for when it comes to allergens?

Peanuts are an allergen, so check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, relevant allergens must be clearly stated and distinguished from the other ingredients in the ingredients list.

What if the online information differs from what’s on my pack?

Use the latest pack to check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens. Albert Heijn and PLUS state that product information may change. Keep the pack if you want to discuss the exact product with the retailer.