If you’re buying peanuts to go with your chips and want to count their protein towards your intake, compare the amount per serving. For the unsalted varieties reviewed, Duyvis, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 25–27 grams of protein per 100 grams, or 6.25–6.75 grams per 25-gram serving. Consider this alongside energy and salt, and assess recovery from sport in the context of your overall diet and training; peanuts aren’t automatically a complete recovery snack. A protein figure on its own doesn’t confirm that a product meets the requirements for a commercial claim such as ‘high in protein’.
If you want to know how much protein a snack adds to your daily diet, look at the amount you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Dutch Association of Sports Nutrition Experts stress that recovery also depends on your training and overall diet; peanuts aren’t automatically a complete recovery meal.
If you want to eat peanuts as a snack, the portion size and salt content of the specific variety may be worth considering. Unsalted doesn’t mean low in energy, so compare the nutritional information on the label.
If you’re choosing from one of the supermarket chains mentioned, compare the product variety, packaging and nutritional information. A brand name alone doesn’t tell you whether a particular variety is right for your portion or preferences.
First compare the nutritional values with the portion you want to eat. Then check the energy, salt, packaging and exact variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare protein per 100 grams and work out how much that is for the portion you’ll actually eat. | If I want to know how much protein my snack adds to my intake, I look at the portion I eat. Around 36% of consumers say protein for sport is their main consideration. |
| Energy and salt | Check the energy and salt for the same amount, and take the rest of your food into account. | If I’m keeping an eye on my portion and salt intake, I want to compare both values side by side. Around 29% of consumers give energy and salt the highest priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack weight, portion information and storage instructions on the packaging. | If I’m buying peanuts from one of the shops mentioned, I want a pack that suits how I’ll use and store them. For around 21% of consumers, practical shopping is the main consideration. |
| Type and flavour | Check whether they’re plain, salted or coated peanuts, and read the information for that variety. | If flavour or texture determines my choice, I want to assess the variety as it’s sold. Around 14% of consumers put flavour and texture first. |
Duyvis lists 27 grams of protein and 614 kcal per 100 grams for its unsalted variety. Based on those label values, a 25-gram serving contains 6.75 grams of protein and around 153.5 kcal.
Work out both the protein and energy for the same amount you plan to eat.
A larger portion also provides more energy.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that nutrition and health claims must comply with European rules. A figure on the label doesn’t, on its own, show that all the requirements for a commercial claim have been met.
Compare the actual nutritional values, and don’t treat a claim such as ‘high protein’ as proof of a recovery benefit.
Lidl describes Alesto Cruspies as peanuts in a spiced dough coating. The nutritional values for plain unsalted peanuts don’t automatically apply to this different variety.
Check the full product name, ingredients and nutrition table for the variety you’re buying.
The Albert Heijn warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not all AH peanuts.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date. Don’t eat the affected pack, and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions.
The plain unsalted and salted varieties have different nutritional values, so you can compare protein and salt per 100 grams.
AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300 grams, is a specific variety you can assess by checking the label values, portion and storage advice.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts, 350 grams, comes in a larger pack with portion information on the product page.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 grams, is a plain variety whose product page states the percentage of peanuts.
The product information distinguishes between plain unsalted peanuts and Alesto Cruspies with a spiced dough coating.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Peanuts, 250 grams, as a specific product variety.
These products are peanuts for a snack. Compare the variety and pack with the amount you want to eat.
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An unsalted variety for anyone looking for peanuts with no added salt. Contains peanuts and may also contain cashew nuts; check the allergen information on the packaging.
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A 500-gram pack of peanuts in their shells. Contains peanuts; check the allergen information on the packaging.
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A 1 kg pack of peanuts. Check the variety and nutritional information on the packaging to assess the values for your portion. Contains peanuts; check the allergen information.
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A roasted variety in a 210-gram pack. Contains peanuts; if you want to count protein and salt per serving, check the nutritional information for this variety.
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A salted variety for anyone who prefers a salty taste and wants to keep an eye on their salt intake. Contains peanuts; not recommended for children under 5 due to the risk of choking.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that 25 grams of unsalted peanuts contains an average of 6.3 grams of protein. After intense or prolonged exercise, recovery choices also depend on your training, carbohydrates and the time until your next workout. So consider your whole meal and daily diet.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. This is general guidance, not an individual assessment of your protein requirements.
No, peanuts aren’t suitable in that case. The European Commission lists peanut proteins as potential allergens. If you have other allergies, check the product-specific information for possible traces too.
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. Don’t eat that specific pack. Return it to an AH shop for a full refund. According to Albert Heijn, other best-before dates for this product aren’t covered by the warning.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Unsalted Peanuts in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use; PLUS advises storing its product in a dry, dark place. These instructions don’t guarantee the same shelf life for every pack.
