If you want to keep an eye on your calorie intake at Schiphol, first decide how many grams of peanuts you’ll eat, then use the nutrition information per 100 g to work out your portion. Unsalted peanuts or a small bag aren’t automatically low in calories: Duyvis, for example, lists 614 kcal per 100 g for its unsalted peanuts. Choose unsalted if you want less added salt, or buy your peanuts on Plaza if that fits your route better. Be sure to check the packaging and available varieties when you’re there.
Want to take peanuts with you without treating the whole packet as one snack? Weigh out your own portion and use the kcal per 100 g to calculate the energy content for each snack. Duyvis lists 614 kcal per 100 g for its unsalted peanuts.
If you’re looking for something to take with you just before your flight, a shop on Plaza could be convenient. Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go locations there, but that doesn’t tell you which peanut varieties are available at the time. Schiphol says solid foods are allowed in hand luggage.
If you want less added salt, compare the ingredients and salt content on the packaging. Consider these separately from calories: the Duyvis varieties checked list 614 and 613 kcal per 100 g for Unsalted and Salted respectively.
First decide how much you want to eat, then compare energy and salt, and finally check whether the time and place you’re buying them, as well as the packaging, suit your journey.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you actually want to eat. | If I want to match my snack to a measured portion, I look at both the weight and the energy value. For around 42% of consumers, calories per portion eaten are the top priority. |
| Buying before departure | Check whether Plaza is on your route and see which varieties are available there; whole peanuts are different from spreadable products. | If I want to buy a snack before my flight and take it with me, convenience at the airport matters most to me. This reflects the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Added salt | Check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients list, separately from the energy per 100 g. | If I want to limit added salt, I want to be able to check the salt information without assuming that unsalted means lower in calories. Less added salt is the top priority for around 17% of consumers. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight and whether the packaging can be resealed properly; store peanuts in a dry, tightly sealed container. | If I want to prepare a portion at home and save the rest for later, I pay attention to portioning and storage. Preparing in advance and storing the remaining peanuts are the top priority for around 16% of consumers. |
A smaller pack doesn’t lower the energy value per 100 g. For Duyvis Salted, the manufacturer lists 613 kcal per 100 g; a 60 g pack therefore works out to 367.8 kcal.
Decide in advance how many grams you want to eat and base your calculation on that amount, not just the size of the bag.
For the Unsalted and Salted varieties checked, Duyvis lists 614 and 613 kcal per 100 g respectively. In these examples, the main difference is the added salt, not a meaningful calorie saving.
Compare the energy and salt content separately on the label of the variety you buy.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn 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. The warning applies to that specific pack and date.
Do not eat this specific pack and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions. Don’t assume the warning applies to other varieties or best-before dates.
The product information offers specific examples for comparing salt, portion size and pack weight separately.
The product information lists AH Unsalted Peanuts; Schiphol lists an Albert Heijn supermarket and two to-go locations on Plaza.
The range includes different varieties and pack sizes, including unsalted peanuts.
Lidl lists 285 g packs of unsalted peanuts for in-store purchase.
ALDI lists 250 g packs of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts.
The product page lists PLUS Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g bag.
These products suit different ways of enjoying peanuts as a snack, whether you prefer salted or unsalted, plain or seasoned, or like to portion them yourself from a larger pack.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a seasoned, salted peanut snack and want to decide on the portion yourself.
The product description lists 603 kcal per 100 g and a net weight of 130 g. It also says the product contains Sichuan pepper and lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
The pack contains a desiccant; do not eat it.
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A good fit if you want unsalted peanuts and would like to measure out a portion from the pack yourself.
The product description lists 0.02 g of salt per 100 g and ingredients including 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Reseal the pack properly after opening.
The description says the product may contain cashew nuts; check the allergen information if this is relevant to you.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack rather than plain peanuts.
The product description lists 542 kcal per 100 g, a pack size of 275 g and 50% peanuts. The coating includes ingredients such as starch and sugar.
The description lists wheat (gluten).
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A good fit if you want salted peanuts and would like to decide how much to eat at each snack break.
The product description lists 613 kcal and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a product to be labelled ‘low energy’.
The product description advises against giving this product to children under 5 because of the risk of choking.
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A good fit if you want peanuts in their shells and would like to decide how much to have as a snack yourself.
The pack contains 500 g. Bear the shells in mind when opening the pack and portioning the peanuts.
The product description says it may contain traces of nuts; check the allergen information if this is relevant to you.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim. The Duyvis varieties checked, at 613 and 614 kcal per 100 g, don’t meet this threshold; a smaller portion doesn’t change the conditions for making the claim about the product.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g listed on the pack by the number of grams you eat, then divide the result by 100. For 25 g of Duyvis Unsalted, at 614 kcal per 100 g, that works out to 153.5 kcal.
Schiphol says solid foods are allowed in hand luggage, and regular peanuts are solid food. Liquid and spreadable foods are subject to the rules for liquids.
Store peanuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, preferably somewhere cool. Voedingscentrum recommends 10 to 15 °C as a suitable cool storage temperature for nuts. Also follow the product label for its shelf life and storage after opening.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack; unsalted doesn’t mean allergen-free. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. The Duyvis varieties checked list peanuts as an allergen and state that they may contain traces of other nuts.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn 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. Do not eat that specific pack and follow Albert Heijn’s return instructions. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties or best-before dates.
