Unsalted peanuts can make a simple office snack, but they are not low in calories: four variants compared here list 602–625 kcal per 100 g. Weigh your portion in advance and compare products on the same weight basis. Also check salt, ingredients and allergens separately. Keep the supply sealed and clearly labelled, as serving peanuts separately does not make them suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
If you want to eat peanuts during a work break without losing track of how much you’re having, compare the energy per 100 g and weigh your portion in advance. Unsalted does not mean low in calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 157 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts.
If you’re looking for an unsalted option, check the ingredients and salt content. Assess salt and energy separately: unsalted peanuts can still be high in energy per 100 g.
If you’re stocking up for colleagues, consider pack size, allergen information and sealed storage. Keep the packaging with the product information available; keeping a separate supply does not guarantee an allergen-free environment.
Start with the amount you want to eat, then compare salt, ingredients and pack size as separate features.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Check kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you eat. Calculate the portion using kcal per 100 g × weight in grams ÷ 100. | If you want to keep track of how much you eat during a work break, weighing your portion in advance can help. Around 39% of consumers put energy per portion first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients and salt per 100 g. Assess energy separately; ‘unsalted’ on its own says nothing about the energy content. | If you want to avoid added salt, look for an unsalted option with clear ingredients. Around 23% of consumers prioritise salt and ingredients. |
| Allergens when sharing | Check the packaging for peanuts and possible other allergens, and bear in mind any workplace arrangements. | Clear allergen information and agreed arrangements are important when stocking snacks for everyone. Around 23% of consumers give safe sharing top priority. |
| Stock and storage | Check the net weight, best-before date and storage instructions. Choose an amount that suits expected use. | If you’re keeping peanuts for several colleagues, you’ll want a suitable pack size and a practical place to keep the supply sealed. Around 15% of consumers put stock management first. |
Salt and energy are different things. The four peanuts compared numerically list 602–625 kcal per 100 g, well above the threshold for a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods.
Check kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion. Assess the salt content separately.
A 30 g manufacturer’s portion contains more energy than a 25 g portion of the same product. So comparing different portion sizes does not automatically tell you how products compare for the same amount.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then calculate them all using the same portion weight.
Peanuts are an allergen, and product packaging may also mention the possible presence of other nuts. Without the label, this product-specific information is less accessible.
Keep the original packaging and serve peanuts separately with clear labelling. Follow any workplace arrangements and don’t promise that the area is allergen-free.
Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The alert does not automatically apply to other AH peanut products.
Check the full product name, packaging and best-before date. Do not eat the product named in the alert, and follow Albert Heijn’s recall instructions.
The 235 g unsalted bag is an option if you want to weigh out your own portion.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g lists a portion size of 25 g and 12 portions per pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a supermarket own-brand option with nutrition information per 100 g.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is a larger-pack option with published product and storage information.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts on its Dutch product page.
Aldi’s Dutch product page lists Trader Joe’s peanuts in a 250 g pack.
These products offer different types of peanuts to weigh out yourself or keep as an office supply. Check the nutrition information and allergens on each pack.
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This unsalted option may suit you if you want to weigh out a portion and use the energy information per 100 g.
The product description lists 2690 kJ per 100 g, 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. May contain cashews.
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This pack of peanuts in their shells may suit you if you’re looking for a supply that can be resealed after opening.
The product information lists 2515 kJ and 0.12 g salt per 100 g. The product may contain traces of nuts.
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This roasted, unsalted option may suit you if you want to weigh out a portion and check the ingredients.
The product information lists 626 kcal per 100 g and peanuts as an ingredient.
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This option may be relevant if you’re looking for roasted peanuts and aren’t trying to avoid salt.
The product information lists 606 kcal and 1.4 g salt per 100 g, with salt and flavourings among the ingredients.
No. The four options compared list 602–625 kcal per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. A smaller portion contains less energy than a larger one, but it does not change the energy content per 100 g.
Convert all the products to the same weight using: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. For a 25 g portion of Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g, that’s 602 × 25 ÷ 100 = 150.5 kcal. The stated 181 kcal for 30 g is based on a different portion size.
A light-proof, airtight tin follows the storage advice for an opened Duyvis bag, as long as you keep the peanuts in a cool, dry place. If you’re sharing them, it’s best to keep them in a separate, clearly labelled container and retain the label. This is a practical precaution, not a guarantee against allergen cross-contamination.
Always check the current packaging for peanuts and possible other allergens. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on pre-packed products. For unpackaged snacks offered by a caterer or other food business, the relevant information must be available. This legal obligation for businesses does not automatically apply to a colleague privately sharing a snack.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning of 20 May 2026 applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not automatically to other AH peanut products. Check the full product name and date, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for the product named in the alert.
