If you want to keep an eye on calories during a train journey, compare the energy per 100 g and weigh out your portion in advance. For the same 25 g portion, the label values for Jumbo, Duyvis, Albert Heijn and PLUS range from 150.5 to 156.25 kcal, so there’s little difference between these options. Unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s guidance on the ‘low energy’ claim sets the limit for solid foods at less than 40 kcal per 100 g.
You want to take peanuts with you while keeping track of how much you eat. Compare the same quantity and portion out your snack in advance. For a 25 g portion, the label values for Jumbo, Duyvis, Albert Heijn and PLUS work out at around 150 to 156 kcal.
You’re looking for an unsalted snack, but don’t want to confuse choosing less salt with getting fewer calories. Check the ingredients and nutrition table for the exact product; roasted and unsalted don’t, by themselves, tell you anything about its energy content.
You’re taking some peanuts from a larger pack. Portion out what you’ll need for the journey and follow the storage instructions for the rest; Duyvis and Albert Heijn, for example, provide guidance on sealing or storing opened packs.
Start by checking the energy per 100 g, then decide how much to take with you. Choose unsalted only if that’s what you prefer; it doesn’t mean the product has a lower energy value.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who might find this more important? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in your portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact product and calculate the amount for the weight you’re taking with you. | If I want to keep track of my energy intake during the journey, I prefer to weigh out my own portion. Around 50% of consumers put the calories in the amount they eat first. |
| Portion size and taking it with you | Check the pack weight and any portion guidance; a retail pack isn’t automatically one snack portion. | If I want to eat a set amount while travelling, portioning it out in advance helps me avoid treating the whole bag as one serving. Around 30% of consumers give practical portability top priority. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the ingredients and salt content for the same product; assess the energy separately. | If I want unsalted peanuts, I also check the ingredients and nutritional information rather than assuming they offer a calorie benefit. Around 20% of consumers put an unsalted composition first. |
The Jumbo, Duyvis, Albert Heijn and PLUS products compared here list 602 to 625 kcal per 100 g. The preparation method or choice of salt doesn’t automatically change the values on the label.
Compare the energy per 100 g and consider it separately from your choice of portion size.
The 300 g AH pack lists 12 portions of 25 g. Jumbo gives nutrition values for a 30 g serving; portion sizes like these aren’t directly comparable.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you in advance, then seal the rest according to the pack instructions.
A smaller portion may show fewer calories even if the peanuts don’t contain less energy per gram.
Calculate the values for the same weight: kcal per 100 g × portion weight, divided by 100.
PLUS product information warns that young children may choke on peanuts. The product also lists peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
Read the warnings and allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating whole nuts slowly at the table and supervising children.
The range includes different preparations, including unsalted, salted, roasted, marinated and coated varieties.
The 300 g pack of AH Unsalted Peanuts is an option you can portion out yourself.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, is a pack you can portion out yourself.
Lidl describes unsalted roasted peanuts in a 200 g pack, for snacking or cooking.
ALDI offers Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, is a supermarket own-brand option you can portion out yourself.
These product options include unsalted peanuts, flavoured varieties and peanuts in their shells. When choosing, check the portion size and any product information about ingredients and allergens; no energy value is listed for most of the varieties below.
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A good fit if you want to take an unsalted variety with you and portion it out yourself.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. May contain cashew nuts.
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A flavoured option if you’re looking for something different from unsalted peanuts.
The product information lists 96% peanuts, tea, salt and flavourings. The peanuts are in their shells, so you’ll need to shell them before eating on the go.
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A possible choice if you want to take peanuts in their shells and don’t mind shelling them on the go.
The product information lists peanuts in their shells and states that the product may contain traces of nuts.
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A 1 kg pack may suit you if you want to portion out larger quantities yourself.
The product name identifies the contents as peanuts and gives the pack weight as 1 kg.
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A flavoured option with individual packs to take with you or share.
The product information lists 2420 kJ per 100 g and ingredients including peanuts, sugar, salt and walnut flavouring. Contains soya as well as peanuts.
No. The Jumbo, Duyvis, Albert Heijn and PLUS varieties compared here list 602 to 625 kcal per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods applies to products with less than 40 kcal per 100 g. So watch your portion size, and don’t assume unsalted peanuts are low in calories.
Use the same weight if you want to compare products fairly. The 300 g pack of AH Unsalted Peanuts lists a 25 g portion, while Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts, 250 g, also shows nutrition values per 30 g. The comparison above uses 25 g as a consistent basis, not as personal dietary advice.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. For Duyvis unsalted peanuts, 235 g, the guidance is to store them in a cool, dry place and keep an opened pack in a light-proof, airtight container. AH Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g, should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place, with the pack sealed properly.
Whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for young children. PLUS product information warns about this; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating whole nuts slowly at the table and supervising children. So don’t assume whole peanuts are a suitable snack for children on the go.
Put rubbish in a bin, as NS house rules require. This is a rule set by the train operator.
