Choose based on the protein in the portion you actually eat, and compare salt and energy for the same portion size. Unsalted peanuts can contribute protein to your snack, but a protein value per 100 g does not prove that a product can make a ‘high protein’ claim or, on its own, provide complete post-workout recovery.
You want to know how much protein your snack adds to your diet around training. Consider the portion you eat and your overall diet; the Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands offers guidance on protein after intense exercise.
You want to enjoy peanuts while watching TV and weigh out how much you’ll have in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a sealed, dry place.
You’re looking for a variety with no added salt and want to check the ingredients and salt content on that specific pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts as part of its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
When choosing peanuts for a TV snack, the most useful things to consider are the portion, the nutritional value of the variety you choose and how you use the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein contribution | Compare protein per 100 g and in the portion you eat; take your diet around training into account. | If I eat peanuts after exercise, I want to know how much protein my portion adds. Around 36% of consumers say protein contribution is their top priority. |
| Portion size and energy | Weigh out the amount you want and compare protein and energy for the same portion size. | If I want to be able to choose how much I eat while watching TV, weighing out a portion helps me estimate the nutritional value of my bowl. Around 29% of consumers put portion size and energy first. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the variety, ingredients and salt per 100 g. | If you’re mainly looking for a snack with no added salt, you’ll want to check the ingredients and label on the exact pack. Around 21% of consumers make an unsalted variety their first priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and storage advice; seal the pack carefully after use. | If I split a bag across several TV sessions, I want to be able to store it properly after opening. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging and storage. |
A protein value per 100 g does not, on its own, prove that you can describe a product as ‘high protein’ or ‘high in protein’.
Before using a nutrition claim, check that the product meets the relevant EU requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the European Commission explain that nutrition claims are subject to specific conditions.
Nutritional values per portion are not directly comparable if the portions are different sizes. The checked AH variety uses 25 g as a portion; Duyvis gives an average portion of 30 g for its variety.
Convert the options to the same weight, such as 25 g, and then compare their protein and energy values.
On 20 May 2026, Albert Heijn announced a recall of 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 variety and date, not to all AH peanuts.
Check whether your pack matches the variety and date specified, and follow the recall instructions; do not eat the affected batch.
Nuts are susceptible to mould if they are not stored properly, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Seal the bag properly after weighing out a portion, store the peanuts in a dry place and follow the advice on the pack.
The range includes unsalted, salted, roasted, marinated and coated peanuts.
The checked AH Unsalted Peanuts come in a 300 g pack.
The checked unsalted variety comes in a 250 g bag.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and Alesto party snacks, including Cruspies with a spiced dough coating.
ALDI describes its 250 g Trader Joe’s peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
The checked PLUS own-brand variety is a 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts with sunflower oil.
This selection includes unsalted and roasted peanuts, as well as peanuts in their shells. Compare the nutritional values on the basis shown, and consider the extra effort involved in shelling peanuts as you snack.
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An unsalted option to consider if you want to compare the nutritional value of a weighed TV snack.
The pack contains 250 g. Product information lists 27 g protein and 0.02 g salt per 100 g; the ingredients are 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Product information states that this product contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted peanuts and want to factor the nutritional value per 100 g into your portion choice.
The pack contains 210 g. Product information lists 26 g protein and 626 kcal per 100 g, and names peanuts as an ingredient.
Contains peanuts.
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This option may suit you if you don’t mind shelling the peanuts yourself while watching TV.
The pack contains 500 g. Product information lists 29 g protein and 2515 kJ per 100 g.
The peanuts must be removed from their shells before eating. Contains peanuts.
Yes. Count the protein in the portion you actually eat. The Association of Sports Nutrition Experts Netherlands explains that advice after intense exercise depends on factors including body weight and when you’ll next exercise; peanuts are therefore not automatically a complete recovery plan.
Check the allergen information on the pack of the exact variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; from 1 January 2026, the authority also checks warnings about cross-contamination.
Not always. Jumbo lists 0.01 g salt per 100 g for its 250 g pack of unsalted peanuts and explains that this is naturally occurring sodium. Check the label on the variety you’re buying.
Seal the pack tightly and store the peanuts in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a sealed, dry place; also follow the storage advice on the pack of your chosen variety.
