For a daily office snack, you can compare unsalted peanuts by both protein and energy per serving. Product information for Duyvis via Flink, PLUS and Albert Heijn gives 6.25–6.75 g of protein and 153.5–156.25 kcal for a calculated 25 g serving. These nutritional values alone do not confirm that a product can legally be labelled ‘high protein’. If you exercise, consider your overall diet too, and check allergen information when buying snacks for a shared supply.
You want to contribute to your protein intake during the working day, perhaps because you also train. Compare the protein and energy in the portion you actually eat, and consider what you get from your other meals too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides guidance on protein requirements for sport.
You’re looking for a snack for your work break and would rather avoid added salt. Check the exact variety, portion size and storage advice on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed, dry container.
You’re buying peanuts for several colleagues and want to match the packaging and quantity to how quickly they’ll be eaten, while keeping allergen information to hand. Peanuts are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out requirements for providing allergen information when unpackaged food is offered professionally.
Start with the portion you actually eat and compare the protein and energy in that amount. Then check the salt content, allergens and whether the packaging suits individual or shared use.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy per serving | Compare the protein in grams and energy in kcal for the same serving size on the label of the exact variety. | I want to know what my work-break snack actually contributes and how much energy comes with it. Around 36% of consumers focus on the protein in the portion they eat. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the ingredients and salt per 100 g; ‘unsalted’ does not automatically mean that the product contains only peanuts. | If I snack on peanuts regularly, I want to choose an unsalted variety and check its ingredients. Around 28% of consumers prioritise an unsalted snack for regular use. |
| Allergens when sharing | Keep the allergen information for the exact pack and check for warnings about other nuts too. | I’m buying for colleagues and want them to be able to check the product information; peanuts are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Around 18% of consumers prioritise allergen information when sharing snacks. |
| Packaging and supply | Compare the net weight and stated number of servings. Consider how quickly the supply will be used and how you’ll seal the pack after opening. | For a shared supply, I want packaging that suits the number of snack breaks and can be stored properly. Around 18% of consumers prioritise planning stock levels and choosing the right pack size. |
The amount of protein you get depends on the portion and the rest of your diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says recreational athletes do not need special protein products. For intensive strength or endurance training, your needs also depend on your training and diet.
Compare protein and energy in equal-sized portions, and consider your overall diet before choosing a snack for sport.
PLUS product pages list 27 g of protein per 100 g for the 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts and 25 g per 100 g for the 300 g resealable pouch of unsalted peanuts. The values for one variety do not automatically apply to another pack.
Check the exact product name, pack size and nutrition table before comparing varieties.
Colleagues need to be able to check allergen information when snacks are shared. Peanuts are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy, and warnings about other nuts can vary from product to product. Storing the snacks and keeping the information available also requires some coordination within the team.
Keep the label or a copy of the information for that specific product. When catering or offering unpackaged products professionally, follow the relevant requirements of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub, with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific product variety and not automatically to other AH peanuts.
Compare the product name, packaging type and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat a product that exactly matches the description.
The 235 g pack of unsalted peanuts is a practical example for a snack break at the office.
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g, can be used as a comparison for snack portions and a supply for several breaks.
The 350 g unsalted Kingsize pack is worth considering if you’re looking for a larger pack for several snack breaks.
Lidl Netherlands lists a 285 g pack of unsalted peanuts with article number 154219.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists separate unsalted packs of 250 and 300 g, as well as a 275 g extra-large salted variety.
This selection includes unsalted and roasted peanuts, in-shell varieties, and salted or seasoned snacks. Compare nutritional values and allergen information for each product.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts for a work break.
The product information lists 27 g of protein, 2690 kJ and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients are 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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A roasted variety to consider if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat peanut snack.
The product information lists 26 g of protein, 626 kcal and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients list says 100% peanuts.
Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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This format suits a snack break where you shell the peanuts yourself.
The product information lists 29 g of protein, 2515 kJ and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g.
Remember to remove and dispose of the shells. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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A salted variety to compare if you’re specifically looking for a savoury snack.
The nutrition table lists 26 g of protein, 613 kcal and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g.
The product information says this product is not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking. Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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A seasoned option if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat snack with a garlic flavour.
The nutrition table lists 24.4 g of protein, 540.2 kcal and 2.55 g of salt per 100 g.
The seasoning contains salt. Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational athletes do not need special protein products. If you do intensive strength or endurance training, you can consider your overall protein intake and training goals; a sports dietitian can offer personalised advice.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal the peanuts properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. AH Unsalted 300 g also recommends storing the peanuts in a cool, dark place; Duyvis Unsalted 235 g recommends transferring them to an airtight, lightproof container after opening. Don’t assume the advice for one variety applies to another.
No. Peanuts are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Check product-specific warnings about other nuts too. Keeping allergen information available does not make the product allergen-free.
When unpackaged food is offered professionally, information about any allergens present must be provided in accordance with the applicable requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes options for providing information in writing and verbally; additional requirements apply to verbal information. This does not mean that every snack shared informally in a private setting is subject to the same legal requirements.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn published a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub, with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning names that specific variety and says not to eat the product. Check the product name, packaging type and date; don’t apply the warning to all AH peanuts.
