Choose an individually wrapped pack if you want a snack to take with you without weighing it out yourself; a larger pack is a better fit if you want to decide how much to serve or share. Then check the weight of each pack, whether the peanuts are salted or unsalted, and the allergens listed on the label: a 60 g pack is not automatically one nutritional portion.
If you don’t want to portion out a snack in advance, check how many individual packs come in a pack and how much each one weighs. FOOX lists a Duyvis portion pack containing 20 packs of 60 g; this tells you about the packaging, not how much you’re recommended to eat in one sitting.
If you want to serve some peanuts for movie night or share them with others, compare the total contents and think about how you’ll reseal the rest. Jumbo and PLUS list larger packs, but these don’t necessarily come with individual packs for taking out and about.
If you’re mainly looking for unsalted peanuts, check the exact product and its label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; also check the allergen information for the specific variety.
First decide whether you want a ready-to-go pack or would rather weigh out your own portion. Then compare the flavour, label and pack size.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A pack that’s ready to take with you | Check how many individual packs are inside, the weight of each pack, and whether you’re ordering a box or a single pack. | If I want to take something for the sofa or on the go without any preparation, I look for an individual pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenient packaging. |
| How much to have while watching | Compare the pack weight with how much you want to serve; the weight on the pack isn’t a portion recommendation. | If I want to decide how much I eat or share, I’d rather weigh out a separate portion. Around 27% of consumers say quantity is their top buying priority. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the ingredients, salt content and allergen information for the exact variety. | If salted or unsalted is the deciding factor for me, I also check the label on that specific pack. Around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients over packaging type. |
| Pack size and how much to stock up on | Check whether you’re buying a single pack, a multipack or a larger bag, and how you’ll store any leftovers. | If I don’t want to buy more than I’ll use, I check the total contents and the unit I’m ordering. Around 20% of consumers prefer to control the pack size. |
The Duyvis portion pack described by FOOX contains 60 g packs. For unsalted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a handful of 25 g as a suggested amount. These weights aren’t the same, and this isn’t a comparison between salted and unsalted products.
Choose how much you want to serve for movie night. You don’t have to eat an individually wrapped pack all at once.
A portion pack may contain several individual packs, while larger packs from retailers may be intended for you to portion out yourself. The pack size determines how much you actually order.
Before ordering, check whether it’s a single pack, a multipack or a box, and how many individual packs it contains.
Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. The 300 g PLUS stand-up pouch also states that the variety may contain several other nuts.
Read the allergen label for the exact variety. If you have a peanut allergy, a different pack of peanuts isn’t an alternative.
For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Set aside the amount you want to snack on, then seal the remaining peanuts securely. For an unopened pack, also follow the storage instructions on the label.
A brand with both individual snack packs and larger packs to choose from.
Albert Heijn offers a few options: AH Unsalted Peanuts and a Duyvis multipack.
A retailer option with salted and unsalted peanuts in larger packs.
A retailer option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts.
The retailer’s page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
A retailer option with unsalted peanuts in 250 and 300 g packs.
These Joybuy product picks include unsalted and salted peanuts, as well as options for deciding how much to serve for movie night.
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A good fit if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to weigh out your own portion.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil; the variety may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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A larger pack for serving the amount you want for movie night.
The product description lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. According to the product information, this product isn’t recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking; it may also contain other nuts.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts and want to decide how much to have.
The product description lists 100% peanuts.
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A flavoured option if you’re looking for peanuts with garlic in the product description.
The product description lists 95.62% peanuts and garlic as an ingredient. Peanuts are an allergen.
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A flavoured option if you’re looking for peanuts with tea as an ingredient.
The product description lists 96.5% peanuts and 0.5% tea. The pack contains a desiccant, which must not be eaten.
No. In the Duyvis portion pack, 60 g is the weight of each pack, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a handful of 25 g as a suggested amount for unsalted peanuts. Decide for yourself how much to serve while you’re watching.
For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool, dark and dry place in a tightly sealed container. For an unopened pack, also follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the label.
No. Unsalted peanuts still contain peanuts. The 300 g PLUS stand-up pouch lists peanuts as an allergen and also mentions the possible presence of several other nuts.
Whole peanuts can pose a choking risk. Joybuy’s product information for Duyvis Salted Peanuts, 370 g, says the product isn’t recommended for children under 5; this is product information, not a general legal age limit.
It depends on how you want to use the peanuts. With an individual pack, you don’t have to portion them out yourself. With a larger bag, you can weigh out the amount you want, but you’ll need to store the rest properly.
Not necessarily. For salted peanuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking, smelling and tasting them after the best-before date, provided the product looks fine and the packaging is intact. This doesn’t tell you whether a specific older batch from a retailer is still suitable or available.
