If you want to keep eating peanuts while limiting your calorie intake, check the label and weigh out your portion in advance. The four checked unsalted varieties contain 602–625 kcal per 100 g, according to product information from Duyvis, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS; that’s not low in calories. Choose unsalted or roasted to suit your taste, not as proof that they contain fewer calories.
If you want to eat peanuts while watching TV but decide in advance how much to have, compare the nutrition information per 100 g and weigh out your own portion. Product labels from Duyvis, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS provide values for specific varieties.
If you want to avoid added salt, check both the ingredients and the nutrition table. The Dutch Nutrition Centre says that unsalted nuts are included in the Dutch Wheel of Five; that doesn’t mean peanuts are low in calories or that there are no limits on portion size.
Choose a pack size that suits the number of people snacking and how often you plan to serve peanuts. If any guests have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack; don’t assume one variety is suitable for everyone.
First, decide what matters most to you: portion control, no added salt, a range of flavours or pack size. Then compare the exact variety and the amount you actually plan to eat.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g, then weigh out the same amount you’ve chosen for yourself. | If I want to know in advance how much energy is in my bowl, I weigh my portion. Around 42% of consumers say calories per portion are their top priority. |
| No added salt | Check the ingredients list and the salt content; unsalted doesn’t mean every salt value on the label is zero. | If I want to avoid added salt, I check both the ingredients and the salt information on the label. Around 25% of consumers put this choice first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the variety is plain, roasted, marinated or coated, and review the nutrition information again. | If I’m mainly looking for a particular flavour or preparation, I choose it deliberately and consider the portion separately. Around 17% of consumers put variety of flavour first. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it and follow the storage advice on the pack. | If I’m planning several snack occasions or there’ll be more than one person eating, I look for a suitable amount and packaging that can be resealed properly. Around 16% of consumers say pack choice is their top priority. |
The unsalted varieties checked list 602–625 kcal per 100 g. For a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The preparation method or a nutrition score doesn’t change that.
Consider energy, salt and preparation separately. Don’t describe these varieties as ‘low in calories’.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion, while Jumbo also shows values per 30 g. A difference between those portion columns may therefore be down to the amount, not just the product.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then work them out for the same amount you plan to eat.
Nuts should be kept dry in a well-sealed container. For salted peanuts, the Dutch Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as possible signs of loss of quality or spoilage.
Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it, take your planned portion from the bag and seal the rest as directed on the packaging.
A larger bag also needs a suitable place to keep the remaining contents dry and well sealed.
A useful reference if you’re comparing plain unsalted peanuts with other preparation methods.
The 300 g pack of AH Unsalted Peanuts is an option if you want to use the portion size listed on the label when planning.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g is an option if you want to compare a plain unsalted variety using nutrition information per 100 g.
The 250 g unsalted bag is an option if you want to compare ingredients and pack size.
A supermarket option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts in a 285 g pack.
A supermarket option if you’re looking for a roasted, unsalted variety.
This selection of Joybuy products ranges from unsalted peanuts to varieties with added flavour or a different preparation method. Compare the exact pack and nutrition information, then decide on a portion that suits your TV night.
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The 250 g unsalted variety is suitable if you want to weigh out a portion from a larger pack. The product information lists peanuts and possible traces of cashews.
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The product name highlights its walnut flavour. If you’re planning portions, check the nutrition information and ingredients for this exact variety.
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The product name describes roasted peanuts with tea and a 500 g pack. Salt is listed as an ingredient; check the nutrition information and portion size on the pack.
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The product name describes peanuts in their shells in a 500 g pack. Choose an amount that suits the number of times you plan to snack and follow the storage advice on the pack.
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The product name describes peanuts in a 1 kg pack. Check the nutrition information and choose an amount that suits how you plan to use them.
Not based on the labels checked. For a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; the four unsalted varieties checked contain 602–625 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change the value per 100 g.
Weigh the peanuts, then multiply the label value per 100 g by the weight divided by 100. For Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g, a 25 g portion works out at 150.5 kcal, based on the stated 602 kcal per 100 g. This is a calculation using declared average nutrition values, not a personal measurement.
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that peanuts and nuts must be listed as allergens on prepacked products. An unsalted or roasted variety isn’t automatically suitable for someone with an allergy.
Don’t assume that whole peanuts are suitable for young children. The product pages for Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS warn of a choking hazard; choose a snack that’s appropriate for the child’s age and can be eaten safely.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn issued a recall for AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. If you have this exact product with that date, don’t eat it. The warning doesn’t apply to the 300 g unsalted AH variety.
