On the go, without any preparation
You want to take a sealed snack pack with you and are choosing between plain salted peanuts and crunchy coated nuts.
Who are the different pack sizes for?
Portioning your own snacks each day
You want unsalted peanuts and would rather decide how much to take with you than go by the amount in a snack pack.
Adding them to your grocery shop
You want to add peanuts to an existing online grocery order and weigh up the pack size against the delivery costs.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want individual snack packs or would rather portion them yourself. Then compare the recipe and the overall terms of your order.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Ready to take with you | Check the weight of each individual pack and the number of packs, not just the total weight of the multipack. | If I want to take some with me without weighing it out, I’d rather choose a genuinely individually packed snack than a large bag for storing at home. Around 36% of consumers put convenience on the go first. |
| Choosing your own portion size | Check whether the peanuts are unsalted, and distinguish between a stated product serving and a general reference amount. | If I want to decide how much to take with me, I’d rather weigh out a portion at home from a larger bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise choosing their own daily portion. |
| Total order costs | Compare the same quantity and check the costs and terms for the available delivery slot. | When I’m adding just one snack, I look at the cost of the whole order, not just the product. Around 21% of consumers put total order costs first. |
| Recipe and flavour | Read the ingredients, the proportion of peanuts and the allergen information for the exact variety. | If I’m looking for a seasoned snack with a crunchy coating, I compare its recipe with that of plain peanuts. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking the number of servings for individual snack packs
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 500 g, lists twenty 25 g servings, but comes in one large bag. A serving size on the pack doesn’t mean each portion is individually wrapped.
Look for the number of individual packs and the weight per pack on the packaging, for example, a label stating 20 x 45 g.
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Assuming coated nuts are just peanuts
According to Albert Heijn, Duyvis Provencale Coated Nuts contain 50% peanuts and a coating containing wheat starch. This means the recipe and allergens differ from those of plain peanuts.
Compare the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, rather than relying on the ‘peanuts’ category alone.
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Looking only at the packaging when ordering online
Delivery costs at Albert Heijn depend on the delivery slot you choose. These costs can make a difference when you’re placing a small order.
Check the costs and terms for your full grocery order before choosing.
Brands and packaging to compare
Duyvis
In the examples reviewed, Duyvis offers both plain salted peanuts and seasoned coated nuts in individual packs.
- The brand page lists salted peanuts in a 60 g pack; Albert Heijn lists Provencale coated nuts in 20 x 45 g packs.
- These are different recipes and pack sizes, not identical products.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells its own-brand unsalted peanuts in a large bag and also lists a Duyvis multipack.
- The 500 g AH bag lists twenty 25 g servings; these are servings, not twenty individual snack packs.
- The recall of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub applies to products with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn published the warning on 20 May 2026; check the exact variety and date.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s category page shows salted and unsalted peanuts, including larger bags for storing at home.
- The category page describes home delivery or collection as ordering options.
- The larger bags listed are for storing at home; the page does not confirm that individual snack packs are available.
Lidl
The Lidl product page reviewed lists salted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
- The product page specifies the pack size and that the peanuts are salted.
- This particular product is marked ‘In-store only’, so don’t assume it’s available for delivery.
ALDI
ALDI lists 500 g of roasted, salted peanuts under the product name Trader Joe’s.
- The product information makes the pack size and salted variety clear.
- ALDI is the retailer here, not the brand name on the packaging; the product page does not confirm home delivery.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own-brand unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag, which you can portion yourself.
- The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, and advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light.
- It’s a large bag for storing at home, not a multipack of individually wrapped snack portions.
Joybuy products for on the go
These products are for taking peanuts with you: larger bags you can portion yourself, and snacks you can eat straight away, including peanuts in their shells.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
A good choice if you want to portion unsalted peanuts yourself to take with you.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
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Duyvis roasted peanuts, 225 g
An option if you enjoy roasted peanuts as a snack.
The product description lists 97% peanuts and salt.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
A good choice if you want to portion roasted, unsalted peanuts yourself to take with you.
The product information lists 100% peanuts.
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g'woon peanuts in shells, 500 g
A snack option if you want to take peanuts in their shells with you.
You’ll need to remove the shells before eating the peanuts.
Frequently asked questions
Is a small snack pack automatically one recommended serving?
No. The Voedingscentrum calorie checker uses 25 g as a handful of unsalted peanuts; a 60 g pack is 2.4 times that amount. A serving size on a pack is not general dietary guidance.
How should I store peanuts if I fill my own bags or tubs?
Follow the instructions on the product you buy. For the unsalted peanuts reviewed, PLUS advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from light. Also keep the use-by or best-before information from the original packaging.
Which allergen information should I check when ordering online?
Check the allergen information for the exact variety, and read the packaging when your order arrives too. The NVWA states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label; Dutch government guidance says food information must be available online. Recipes can change.
What does ‘may contain’ mean on allergen labelling?
It’s a precautionary warning about possible accidental presence, not a statement that the allergen has been added as an ingredient. Since 2026, the NVWA has overseen the rules for these warnings; check the wording on the product you buy.
Are whole peanuts suitable as a snack for young children?
The PLUS pack reviewed warns that young children may choke on peanuts. So don’t assume whole peanuts are suitable snacks for children, and follow the warnings on the exact packaging.
What should I do with AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026?
Do not eat the product with that best-before date. On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn reported that metal fragments may be present and said the product could be returned for a refund. The warning applies to that specific variety and date.