Ready to take with you
You want to take a single pack with you when you’re out, without weighing or decanting peanuts at home first. Duyvis confirms a salted variety in a 60 g pack; Foods & Goods also describes a multipack of 60 g portions.
Which pack is right for you?
Choose your own portion
You want to measure out your own amount or choose an unsalted variety. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g label serving for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g. Albert Heijn and PLUS also offer larger packs that you can portion yourself.
For several snack occasions
You’re buying for several evenings or to share at home, and want to choose a total quantity that suits how you’ll use them. Larger packs are available in the ranges at Jumbo, Lidl and ALDI.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether convenience on the go or portioning your own matters more to you. Then compare the flavour, the information on the label and how much you can store properly once the pack is open.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack and selling unit | Check the weight per pack and how many packs are sold together. | If I want something to take with me without weighing it, I check both the contents of the individual pack and the total pack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking these with them. |
| Flavour and product type | Read the full variety name and check whether the peanuts are plain, flavoured or coated. | If you’re looking for a specific salted, unsalted or crunchy variety, don’t rely on the product name alone to tell you what’s in it. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the type of flavour they want. |
| Quantity and salt | Check any serving size shown on the label and compare salt levels per 100 g. | If I want to decide my own portion or am looking for an unsalted variety, I check both details separately. Around 21% of consumers put portion size or salt content first. |
| Stock and storage | Check the total quantity and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m buying for several snack occasions, I want to know how much will be left and how to seal the opened pack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise buying an appropriate amount. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small pack is one serving
A 60 g Duyvis pack and the 25 g label serving listed by Albert Heijn for a different peanut variety are two different measurements. So the pack contents are not automatically a recommended serving size.
Check the weight per pack and any serving size shown separately. Decide for yourself how much you want to take.
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Thinking a box of portion packs is stock for one evening
The Duyvis multipack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 packs of 60 g, making 1,200 g in total.
Check the full selling unit and consider whether you’ll use the rest.
A larger pack also needs more storage space.
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Assuming ‘unsalted’ means allergen-free or exactly zero salt
For its unsalted peanuts, PLUS lists peanuts and possible cashew nuts, as well as 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. ‘Unsalted’ does not mean allergen-free, nor does it mean that every product contains exactly zero salt.
Check the ingredients, allergens and salt content on the label of the exact variety.
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Not sealing an opened pack properly
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. Peanuts are susceptible to mould.
Seal the pack properly after portioning, follow the label and don’t eat peanuts if they’re mouldy.
Brands and places to shop compared
Duyvis
A manufacturer’s brand offering plain, flavoured and coated peanut products.
- Duyvis confirms pack sizes of 60 g, 100 g, 235 g and 370 g for its Salted Peanuts. Foods & Goods describes individual 60 g packs in a multipack.
- These sizes don’t necessarily apply to other varieties. The variety listed contains peanuts, sunflower oil and salt, and may contain traces of other nuts.
Albert Heijn
A shopping option for AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g, a pack you can portion yourself.
- For this variety, Albert Heijn lists 25 g per serving, 12 servings, 96% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0 g of salt per 100 g.
- It’s a larger pack, not a multipack of individually wrapped portions to take with you. The variety contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
Jumbo
A shopping option for larger packs of salted and unsalted peanuts, among other varieties.
- Jumbo’s range information lists salted peanuts in 250 g and 500 g packs, as well as other varieties.
- These packs are designed for sharing at home or portioning yourself; range information doesn’t tell you whether a product is in stock locally.
Lidl
A shopping option for confirmed 250 g packs of salted peanuts, as well as other Alesto products.
- Lidl’s product page lists salted peanuts in a 250 g pack and says ‘In store only’.
- This pack isn’t an individual portion to take with you. Alesto Cruspies are a different type of product: peanuts in a spicy dough coating.
ALDI
A shopping option for TRADER JOE’S Salted Peanuts 250 g.
- ALDI Netherlands’ product information confirms the salted variety and 250 g pack size.
- ALDI is the retailer and TRADER JOE’S is the product brand listed. If you want to take a smaller amount with you, you’ll need to portion it yourself.
PLUS
A shopping option for PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 g, which you can measure out yourself.
- For this variety, PLUS lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
- The variety contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts. A product page doesn’t guarantee that it’s in stock at every store.
Peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suited to portioning yourself from larger packs; some varieties are salted or roasted, while others are still in their shells.
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g'woon Unsalted Peanuts 250 g
The 250 g pack is ideal if you want to measure out your own amount.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Duyvis Salted Peanuts 235 g
A larger pack of salted peanuts that you can portion yourself.
The product description lists 7–8 servings and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts. Supervise young children while they eat whole nuts.
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Duyvis Salted Peanuts 370 g
The 370 g pack gives you a larger quantity to portion out for several snack occasions.
The product description lists 0.73 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and may contain other nuts. The product description advises against giving this variety to children under 5 because of the risk of choking.
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g'woon Peanuts in Shell 500 g
The 500 g pack gives you a larger quantity to portion out; the peanuts need to be shelled first.
The product description lists peanuts as an ingredient and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g.
The description states that the product contains nuts.
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Verse Extra Large Roasted Peanuts 210 g
This 210 g pack of roasted peanuts is designed to be portioned yourself.
The product description lists unsalted peanuts, with 100% peanuts as the ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 60 g pack of peanuts automatically one serving?
No. 60 g is the confirmed pack size for a Duyvis pack, while Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the label serving for a different peanut variety. So 60 g isn’t automatically a suitable serving size for you.
How should I store the rest if I take a portion with me?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted peanuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. For an unopened pack, also follow the date and storage instructions on the label.
What should I check if I have a food allergy?
Every time you buy, check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the label of the exact variety. The plain salted and unsalted peanuts mentioned contain peanuts; some product information also warns that other nuts may be present.
Are whole peanuts suitable for young children when you’re out and about?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that children can choke on whole peanuts. A small pack doesn’t automatically mean its contents are suitable for a young child, so choose an appropriate form and supervise them.
What should I check if I’m buying peanuts for several evenings?
Check the total selling unit and whether you’ll use the stock. The Duyvis multipack described by Foods & Goods contains 20 packs of 60 g; once opened, follow the storage instructions on the product label.