Choose peanuts for weight management based on the nutritional information for the exact product and a measured portion; a free-from claim is not proof that they help you lose weight. If you also have a specific dietary requirement, check the relevant claim and allergen information separately. If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts are not a suitable choice, even if they are labelled gluten-free or lactose-free.
People who want to include peanuts in their eating habits and are primarily interested in portion size and calories, rather than treating a free-from claim as a promise of weight loss. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 157 kcal for a 25-gram portion of unsalted peanuts.
People who want to avoid gluten or lactose, for example, should check whether the exact product carries an explicit claim. Albert Heijn labels AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g as gluten-free and lactose-free; such claims do not automatically apply to other products.
People who check ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens. Peanuts are an allergen in their own right, so they are not a suitable choice for anyone with a peanut allergy. The NVWA explains that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and energy | Compare kcal per 100 grams and calculate the nutritional values for the same portion size. | If I want to tailor my portions to my weight goal, I look at both the quantity and the product’s nutritional values. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Dietary claims and allergens | Check the exact product, ingredients and claims such as ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’. | If I have a specific dietary requirement, I want to know which ingredient the claim relates to; peanuts are not a suitable choice for anyone with a peanut allergy. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a dietary or allergen requirement. |
| Salt and added sugars | Check salt, total sugars and added sugars separately per 100 grams. | If I’m looking for unsalted peanuts or a product with no added sugars, I don’t want to confuse these features with a low energy content. Around 21% of consumers prioritise salt and added sugars. |
| Packaging and portioning | Check the net weight, portion information and storage advice; pack weight is not the same as portion size. | If I want packaging that’s practical to store and measure from, I look beyond the total weight. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging and everyday use. |
A gluten-free or lactose-free claim does not mean a product contains no peanuts or other nuts. The peanuts reviewed contain peanuts; several product pages also warn that other nuts may be present.
First, check which ingredient you need to avoid, then read the information for the exact product. If you have a peanut allergy, don’t choose peanuts, regardless of any other free-from claims.
‘Unsalted’ tells you about salt, not energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 157 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted peanuts; the nutritional values of a specific product may differ.
Measure out the amount you want to eat and use the values for the exact product, rather than treating the whole bag as one portion.
AH Unsalted Peanuts and PLUS Unsalted Peanuts state that they contain 0 grams of added sugars per 100 grams, but their product pages show that they do contain total sugars.
Check total sugars and added sugars separately, and also look at the energy content for a suitable portion.
AH lists a 25-gram portion, while Jumbo also shows nutritional values per 30 grams for its unsalted peanuts. Different portion sizes can make comparisons misleading.
Compare the products per 100 grams first, then calculate the values for the same portion size.
AH Unsalted Peanuts 300 g is labelled gluten-free and lactose-free and includes portion information.
Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts is an unsalted option in a 235-gram pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Peanuts 250 g provides information about ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts 250 grams is an unsalted option with information about added sugars.
The Dutch product information is for unsalted peanuts in a 285-gram pack.
ALDI describes its 250-gram pack of Trader Joe’s peanuts as roasted and unsalted.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts and peanuts in their shells. For each product variant, check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values that are relevant to your choice.
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The product description says these are unsalted roasted peanuts, for anyone looking for this type of product.
The ingredients description lists 100% peanuts; the product description gives 626 kcal per 100 grams. Not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
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The title describes these as unsalted peanuts, for anyone looking for an unsalted option.
The product description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. The product contains peanuts and may contain cashews.
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The title describes these as peanuts in their shells, for anyone looking for this type of product.
The product description lists peanuts as an ingredient and warns that traces of nuts may be present. Not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.
No. A free-from claim is not proof that a product helps you lose weight. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that weight loss depends on taking in less energy than you use. So consider your portion and eating habits alongside any dietary claim.
Check the current packaging before eating the product too. Product information can change; the NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.
According to the NVWA, new rules have applied since 1 January 2026 on how and when food businesses must warn on labels about allergens that may be present unintentionally. A warning about possible presence is not a free-from guarantee.
Yes. The European Commission identifies Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 as the harmonised framework for information about the absence or reduced presence of gluten. A specific product claim is different from simply assuming that a recipe contains no gluten-containing ingredients.
Follow the storage advice for the exact product. Albert Heijn recommends storing the peanuts in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack tightly after use. A Dutch Duyvis retailer page recommends keeping an opened bag in a light- and airtight container.
