If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts aren’t a suitable everyday protein snack. If you can eat peanuts, check the allergen information on the exact pack first. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 6.3 grams of protein in a 25-gram handful of unsalted peanuts. That doesn’t automatically make peanuts specialist sports nutrition or prove they’ll help you recover faster. Compare the nutritional values per portion and consider them as part of your overall diet.
If you’re buying for someone with a food allergy, first check whether peanuts are suitable. If they have a peanut allergy, peanuts aren’t an everyday snack option. For other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack. Stichting Voedselallergie identifies peanuts as an allergen, and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains allergen information on prepacked products.
If you’re looking for a snack to help meet your protein needs, check how much protein your usual portion provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 6.3 grams of protein in a 25-gram handful of unsalted peanuts; this isn’t a promise of faster recovery.
If you buy peanuts often, consider both the pack size and your usual portion when making your choice. The brand alone doesn’t determine how much protein you get, so check the nutritional information for the variety you’re buying.
First, check whether the exact variety of peanuts is suitable for the allergies you need to consider. Then compare protein and other nutritional values based on the portion you actually eat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the pack of the exact variety. | If I’m considering peanuts for someone with a food allergy, I want to know first whether the product is suitable at all. Around 36% of consumers prioritise allergen suitability. |
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per 100 grams, then work out how much your portion provides. | If I choose peanuts to help increase my protein intake, I want to know what my snack portion contributes. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the amount of protein in their own portion. |
| Portion and nutritional values | As well as protein, check the energy and fat content for the amount you eat. | If I’m fitting my snack portion into my daily diet, I want to be able to assess the nutritional values for that amount. Around 21% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy intake. |
| Pack size and cost | Compare the net weight and, when buying, the price for the same quantity. | If I buy peanuts regularly, I want to compare packs on a like-for-like basis. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the cost of repeat purchases. |
Peanuts remain the relevant allergen for anyone with a peanut allergy; a different flavour or recipe doesn’t change that.
Don’t give peanuts as an everyday snack to someone with a peanut allergy. For other allergies, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety.
Flink lists Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235g as containing 27 grams of protein per 100 grams. That isn’t the amount of protein in every portion; the same listing also gives 614 kcal and 52 grams of fat per 100 grams.
Calculate the nutritional values based on the weight you eat: multiply the value per 100 grams by your portion weight, then divide by 100.
Duyvis describes snack products with a dough coating. The product name alone therefore doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients, allergens or nutritional values.
For the exact snack, check the full ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition table.
The range includes unsalted and salted peanuts, as well as snacks with a dough coating.
AH Unsalted Peanuts is a relevant own-brand option.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g pack.
Lidl lists an unsalted peanut product.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s peanuts, 250 g, roasted and unsalted.
PLUS lists Unsalted Peanuts in a 250-gram pack.
This selection includes salted, unsalted and flavoured peanuts. If you have allergies, always check the information on the exact pack. A protein value per 100 grams isn’t the same as the amount your portion provides.
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A salted peanut snack for anyone who can eat peanuts and is looking for a ready-to-eat option.
The product information lists 23.5 g of protein per 100 g and identifies peanuts as an allergen.
The pack contains a sachet of desiccant, which is not edible.
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An unsalted option for anyone who can eat peanuts and is looking for this variety.
The product information lists 27 g of protein per 100 g and says it may contain cashew nuts.
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A salted variety for anyone who can eat peanuts and has chosen a savoury snack.
The product information lists 26 g of protein per 100 g and says it may contain other nuts.
Not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
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A flavoured peanut snack for anyone who can eat peanuts and soya.
The product information lists 24.8 g of protein per 100 g. The ingredients also include sugar and salt, and soya is listed as an allergen.
The description mentions individual packs.
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A flavoured, roasted snack for anyone who can eat peanuts and is looking for a tea aroma.
The product information lists peanuts, salt, tea, flavouring and sweetener as ingredients.
Not as an everyday protein snack. Peanuts remain the relevant allergen if you have a peanut allergy; choosing unsalted peanuts doesn’t change the main ingredient. Discuss other suitable protein sources as part of your personal allergy advice. Stichting Voedselallergie provides information about peanuts as an allergen.
Don’t assume so without checking. Albert Heijn and PLUS say that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. Check the information on the exact pack when you buy it and before you eat it.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25-gram handful provides 6.3 grams of protein. This is a general guide, not a product specification for every brand or an individual sports nutrition recommendation.
New Dutch rules have applied since 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses warn on labels about allergens that may be unintentionally present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority will monitor compliance from 2026. These rules cover cross-contamination warnings and don’t replace information about allergens present as ingredients.
Don’t eat this specific product. Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. This warning applies to that variety and date, not to all AH peanuts.
