Unsalted peanuts are a sensible starting point for an everyday snack. Compare the protein in a weighed portion rather than looking only at the figures per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average figures of 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal per 25 g handful. For sport, that’s a contribution to your overall diet, not proof of brand-specific recovery benefits. In a shared snack tin, allergen information and careful storage matter too.
You’re looking for a practical way to contribute to your protein intake around a working day and a training session. Consider a real serving as part of your overall diet, rather than as a recovery product in its own right. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average figure of 6.3 g of protein per 25 g handful.
You want unsalted peanuts as a regular snack and pay attention to portion size, energy and the nutritional information for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five.
You’re buying for several colleagues and want to manage the packaging, storage and clear allergen information properly. Specific information requirements may apply to catering; an informal snack tin shared by colleagues isn’t automatically the same situation.
Start with the nutritional value of a weighed portion. Then check the salt and allergen information, and choose a quantity that suits how the peanuts will be used and stored at the office.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the nutritional values per 25 g or per portion you’ve weighed yourself; check the energy content too. | I want to know how much protein I’ll get from my snack portion, especially on days when I train too. Around 31% of consumers prioritise protein per portion. |
| Everyday snacking | Check that the product is unsalted, and look at the ingredients and nutritional information separately. | If peanuts are often in the snack tin, I want an unsalted option that suits my everyday snacking habits. Around 25% of consumers put this preference first. |
| Sharing allergen information | Read the allergen information on the exact packaging and keep the peanuts clearly separate. | When colleagues are sharing snacks, I want to make it clear what’s in the tin and take allergens into account. Around 25% of consumers prioritise sharing and allergen information. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how often you’ll refill the tin, and follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened. | For a shared supply, I want a quantity that suits how quickly it’ll be used and can be stored properly once opened. Around 19% of consumers prioritise refilling and storage. |
Peanuts are an allergen and can cause serious reactions. If they’re mixed in with other snacks, it’s less clear what’s in the tin.
Keep peanuts clearly separate, retain the original label and respect any peanut-free arrangements at the office.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 25 g handful provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. So a larger portion doesn’t just provide more protein.
Weigh your portion and compare the protein and energy content on the same serving basis.
Storage advice once opened can vary from product to product.
Choose a pack size that suits how often you’ll refill the tin, and carefully seal the remaining peanuts as instructed on the packaging.
The features listed apply to the specific products below, not automatically to every peanut product from a brand or retailer.
The 235 g unsalted option is a smaller refill pack; the salted option has a different nutritional profile.
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g, lists a serving size of 25 g.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts is a 350 g product containing larger peanuts.
Lidl lists roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 200 g pack.
The 250 g unsalted option is listed on the Dutch page as Trader Joe’s peanuts.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 500 g, is a larger pack for topping up a shared supply.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts and flavoured options. Compare the protein, salt, ingredients and allergen information on each pack.
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An unsalted option for comparing the protein content on the label when stocking a snack tin.
The product description lists 27 g of protein per 100 g. Contains peanuts and may contain cashews.
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A roasted, unsalted option for anyone wanting to compare the ingredients and protein figures on the product information.
The product description lists 100% peanuts as the ingredient and 26.0 g of protein in the nutrition table. Contains peanuts.
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Individually wrapped peanuts can be handy for sharing; check the added ingredients if you’re looking for an unsalted snack.
The nutrition table lists 24.8 g of protein per 100 g. Contains peanuts and soya; the product information lists added sugar and salt.
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A ready-to-eat garlic-flavoured snack; compare the salt content with your preferences for an everyday snack.
The nutrition table lists 24.4 g of protein and 2.55 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts.
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The 500 g pack is a larger quantity to share; peanuts in their shells take extra effort to serve.
The product information lists 1.37 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts and salt.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 25 g handful provides 6.3 g of protein. Whether that’s right for you depends on your overall diet and training; don’t treat peanuts as a recovery product in their own right or as proof of a brand-specific effect.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For Duyvis Unsalted, the product information advises storing the peanuts in a cool, dry place and, once opened, in a light- and airtight container. For AH Unsalted Peanuts, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack securely after use.
For catering and the commercial provision of unpackaged foods, the NVWA describes a requirement to provide information about the allergens present at the point where the product is offered. An informal snack tin shared by colleagues isn’t automatically the same situation. As a practical precaution, keep the original packaging and a clear notice that the tin contains peanuts to hand.
