Choose an individually wrapped pack if you want to take peanuts with you without any preparation; choose a larger bag if you’d rather measure out a portion at home. Then decide whether you’re looking for unsalted, salted or seasoned peanuts, and check the packaging, ingredients and storage instructions. A pack labelled ‘portion’ doesn’t determine how much you choose to eat.
You’re looking for an individually wrapped pack for a late snack on the go, without having to weigh it out at home first. The Duyvis portion pack is sold in 60-gram bags; decide for yourself how much you want to eat.
You want to decide how much to take with you and might be looking for unsalted peanuts. A larger bag can be kept in stock and divided up in advance; the whole bag isn’t automatically one snack portion.
You’re mainly looking for a seasoned peanut snack or peanuts in a crispy coating. Compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product, as these snacks aren’t the same as plain unsalted peanuts.
First decide whether the convenience of an individual pack matters more to you than choosing the amount yourself. Then check the ingredients and the type of snack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Amount, without preparation | Check the weight per pack and the number of packs in the box. Foods & Goods lists the Duyvis portion pack as containing 20 bags of 60 grams each. | If I don’t want to weigh anything out while I’m on the go, I look for a sealed pack and check its contents. This matters most to consumers who prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them; that’s around 36% of them. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Compare the ingredients and salt per 100 grams for the exact product. PLUS lists 0.02 grams of salt per 100 grams for its 250-gram unsalted peanuts. | If I want unsalted peanuts, I check the packaging rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this aspect. |
| Ongoing costs | Compare the price per kilo on a like-for-like basis, including any relevant delivery costs, and check the total quantity you have to buy. | If I take a snack with me regularly, I want to know what the chosen pack means for how I use it, and I’m happy to portion it out in advance if necessary. Around 21% of consumers prioritise the cost of regular snacking. |
| Flavour and texture | Check whether you’re buying plain, seasoned or coated peanuts, and read the ingredients and allergen information for that product. | If I’m mainly after something spicy or crunchy, I look at the type of snack and its ingredients. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
According to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis portion pack contains 60-gram bags. On its nutrition page, Voedingscentrum uses a handful of 25 grams as the portion shown; that doesn’t automatically make a 60-gram pack a recommended portion.
Check the weight of each pack and decide for yourself how much you want to eat in one snack break.
The Duyvis Oven roasted peanuts original, 225 grams, that we looked at lists 1.4 grams of salt per 100 grams. So the product name isn’t a substitute for checking the ingredients and nutritional information.
Check the information for the specific product before you choose.
Albert Heijn has issued 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.
Don’t eat this specific product with that best-before date; return it to Albert Heijn. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other Albert Heijn peanuts.
A box of individual packs and a larger bag for stocking up don’t contain the same quantity or come in the same type of packaging. Comparing the price of one box with the price of one bag can therefore be misleading.
Compare the price per kilo and factor in the total quantity you have to buy.
A relevant choice for individual salted packs and a range of preparation methods and flavours.
The own-brand range includes unsalted 250- and 500-gram bags, as well as salted varieties.
Jumbo lists 250-gram bags of salted and unsalted peanuts, as well as 500-gram value packs.
According to Lidl, its Alesto product range includes Cruspies: peanuts in a spicy coating.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted unsalted peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS lists 250-gram unsalted peanuts in a pack you can keep in stock and portion yourself.
This selection focuses on peanuts in larger packs that you can portion yourself, including unsalted, salted and seasoned varieties.
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Ideal if you want to measure out unsalted peanuts from a larger bag yourself.
Pack size: 250 g.
The product information states that it may contain cashew nuts.
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Ideal if you want to portion salted peanuts yourself from a larger bag.
Pack size: 370 g.
The product page states that this product isn’t recommended for children under five due to the risk of choking.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a seasoned peanut snack and want to measure out an amount yourself.
Pack size: 250 g.
The product information lists wheat, egg and soya, and also identifies nuts as allergens.
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Ideal if you want to portion roasted peanuts yourself from a larger pack.
Pack size: 210 g.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a savoury garlic-flavoured snack and want to measure out an amount yourself.
Pack size: 250 g.
No. According to Foods & Goods, the Duyvis portion pack contains 60-gram bags. On its nutrition page, Voedingscentrum uses a handful of 25 grams as the portion shown; that doesn’t automatically make a 60-gram pack a recommended serving. Choose your portion independently of the pack size.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the specific product. The PLUS peanuts we looked at contain peanuts and may contain cashew nuts. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
No. Pay attention to choking warnings. The PLUS pack we looked at warns that young children could choke on peanuts. The Joybuy product page for Duyvis 370-gram salted peanuts states that the product is therefore not recommended for children under five. This is a product warning, not a general legal age limit.
Compare the price per kilo on a like-for-like basis, and also check the total quantity you have to buy and any delivery costs. The Duyvis portion pack contains 20 bags of 60 grams each; a larger bag has different contents and packaging. So don’t compare only the price of one box with the price of one bag.
Don’t eat the tub in question. Albert Heijn has warned of possible metal fragments and says you can return the affected product to an Albert Heijn store for a refund. The warning applies to the tub with this best-before date, not automatically to other Albert Heijn peanuts.
