A measured portion of unsalted peanuts can add protein to a lunchtime sandwich. To work out how much, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack, and bear energy and salt in mind too. Based on the product declarations, a 25-gram portion provides 6.75 grams of protein and 153.5 kcal for Duyvis Pinda’s Ongezouten 235 gr, and 6.25 grams of protein and 155.75 kcal for PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten Per Stazak 300 g. These are calculations for comparison only, not personalised sports nutrition advice or evidence that a product meets the legal requirements for a claim such as ‘high protein’.
You do strength training or endurance sports and want to know how much protein a portion of peanuts adds to your sandwich. Consider your whole lunch and eating pattern; the product figures are not proof of an effect on recovery or performance.
You want to have peanuts with lunch while keeping track of energy and salt. The values for the exact product and the amount you eat matter more than the pack size alone.
You want to divide a pack between several lunches. Compare the net weight with the number of portions you plan to take, and check the storage instructions for after opening.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 grams and calculate what they mean for the portion you actually eat. Assess salted and unsalted varieties separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Check the protein value per 100 grams on the exact pack and calculate it for the weight of your portion. | If I want to know what the peanuts add to my sandwich, I look at both the declared protein value and my portion size. Around 36% of consumers cite protein contribution as their main reason for buying. |
| Portion and energy | Weigh your portion and compare protein and energy on the same basis. | If I want to measure out my lunch portion, I take both the protein and energy content into account. Around 29% of consumers say portion size and energy are the deciding factors. |
| Salt content | Check whether the variety is salted and read the salt value per 100 grams. | If I eat peanuts with lunch regularly and choose unsalted ones, I check the variety and the salt value. Around 21% of consumers put choosing unsalted above other considerations when buying. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, consider how many portions you’ll get from it and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I want to divide one pack between several lunches, I look at the pack size and how to store what’s left. Around 14% of consumers consider packaging and storage the most important factors when choosing. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 25 grams as a handful of unsalted peanuts, providing 157 kcal. The calculations above use product values and 25 grams purely as a portion for comparison. Declared values vary by product and may change, so check the pack you buy.
A protein quantity in the nutrition table does not, on its own, establish whether a nutrition claim on the packaging meets the applicable requirements.
Use the nutritional values to calculate your portion, but don’t assume that the number of grams of protein automatically means the ‘high protein’ claim is permitted for that variety.
A pack can contain several portions. As a result, your energy intake may be higher than expected if you have only allowed for a small portion.
Weigh the amount you have with lunch and use the values per 100 grams to calculate protein and energy.
Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. It does not automatically apply to other products or varieties.
Compare the product name, packaging and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the specific product mentioned.
A larger pack may contain more portions, but it also needs to be divided up and stored properly after opening.
Decide how many portions you want from the pack and follow the storage instructions on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place.
The 235-gram unsalted variety is a specific example with published nutritional values.
The range includes AH Pinda’s extra groot ongezouten, among other products.
Jumbo lists a 250-gram unsalted own-brand variety.
The product listing describes unsalted peanuts in a 285-gram pack.
An Aldi product listing describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 grams.
PLUS publishes nutritional values for a 300-gram unsalted stand-up pouch and a 275-gram salted tub.
This selection includes peanuts for a lunch portion, including unsalted varieties and peanuts in their shells.
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An option if you want a measured portion of unsalted peanuts with lunch.
Per 100 grams: 27 g protein, 2690 kJ and 0.02 g salt. The declared protein value does not confirm that this variety meets the requirements for a ‘high protein’ claim.
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An option if you want peanuts in their shells with lunch; remove the shells before eating.
Per 100 grams: 29 g protein, 2515 kJ and 0.12 g salt. The product title specifies peanuts in their shells.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts to have with lunch.
Per 100 grams: 26 g protein, 626 kcal and 0.02 g salt. The declared protein value does not confirm that this variety meets the requirements for a ‘high protein’ claim.
Consider your whole eating pattern, not just the peanuts with your lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that strength training and endurance sports increase protein requirements; this article does not calculate an individual requirement.
No. A protein figure in grams alone does not prove that a nutrition claim is permitted. The European Commission states that nutrition claims must be included in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and meet the relevant requirements.
No, the products described are peanuts and are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. If you have other food allergies, also check the allergen information on the relevant packaging.
Store them in a cool, dark and dry place, and follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted peanuts in a tightly sealed container.
Do not eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in the tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn specifically names that variety and date; the warning does not automatically apply to all AH peanuts or to unsalted varieties.
