Choose unsalted peanuts if you want to avoid added salt. If you’re managing your weight, focus on weighing your portion and comparing protein and energy values for the same amount. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a typical 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal; this doesn’t guarantee weight loss or support for recovery after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
You want to include peanuts in your diet and weigh up their contribution to your protein intake against their energy content and your overall eating habits. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
You’re looking for an unsalted peanut snack and want to know how much you’re actually eating. Weighing your portion makes the amount of protein and energy clear; unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories.
You’re comparing packs and varieties for home and want to consider how much you use and the storage advice. This alone doesn’t tell you which brand provides more protein.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy | Compare the protein and kcal values for the same amount, then work them out for your portion. | If exercise and recovery are factors, I want to know how much protein my weighed portion provides without losing sight of my energy intake. Around 34% of consumers say that fitting protein into their energy plan is their main consideration. |
| Portion size and calories | Weigh your portion and check the nutrition information per 100 g and for your own portion. | I want to fit a portion mindfully into my diet and avoid eating more than planned without realising. Around 33% of consumers put portion size and energy content at the top of their list. |
| Salt, coating and ingredients | Check the ingredients, the proportion of peanuts, any added salt and the allergen information for the exact variety. | If I’m looking for an unsalted variety or want to avoid ingredients in a coating, I check the packaging for each product. Around 20% of consumers give ingredients their top priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a quantity that suits how you use the product and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | For regular use at home, I want to choose a pack that suits how much I eat and can store. Around 13% of consumers say practical use and storage are their main considerations. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a typical 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. If you have a weight goal, your overall energy balance still matters.
Compare values on the same basis, then work them out for the portion you actually want to eat.
No added salt doesn’t make the energy content of peanuts disappear.
Choose unsalted peanuts if that suits your preferences, but check the kcal and the weight of your portion too.
A coated variety has a different composition. Duyvis Provençal party nuts, for example, are listed as containing 50% peanuts, with a coating that includes wheat.
Compare the proportion of peanuts, nutrition information, salt and allergen information for each variety.
Duyvis offers unsalted peanuts as well as party snack mixes; compare these as different types of product.
Albert Heijn offers AH Unsalted Peanuts for anyone who wants to pick up this snack with their usual groceries.
Jumbo lists unsalted king-size peanuts in a 350 g pack, among other products.
Lidl lists both unsalted peanuts and Alesto snacks with a spiced dough coating.
The Dutch ALDI product page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g.
PLUS lists roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and roasted varieties, including products with salt or seasoning.
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An unsalted variety for planning weighed portions.
The ingredients list 99% peanuts and sunflower oil. Use the nutrition information per 100 g on the product details to work out your portion.
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A snack variety in the shell; bear in mind how much you eat when working out your portion.
The product information lists peanuts in their shells and gives nutrition values per 100 g. Work out your portion using the values for this variety.
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A roasted, unsalted variety for anyone looking for a peanut snack with no added salt.
The product information lists 100% peanuts as the ingredient. Check the nutrition values per 100 g to plan your portion.
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A roasted variety for anyone looking for a savoury snack and wanting to factor the nutrition values per portion into their choice.
The product information lists salt and savoury flavourings, so this isn’t an unsalted option. Check the nutrition values for this variety.
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A roasted snack variety; check the nutrition values if you’re planning portions.
The product information lists salt and herbs, so this isn’t an unsalted variety. The packaging is described as resealable.
Multiply the nutrition values per 100 g by your portion weight divided by 100. For example, based on the product details, a 25 g portion of the PLUS unsalted peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch provides 6.25 g of protein and 155.75 kcal.
No, think of peanuts as one part of your diet. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a typical 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts provides 6.3 g of protein. The Centre also says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s Storage Guide recommends keeping opened unsalted peanuts for 6 months in a kitchen cupboard, 9 months in the fridge and 1 year in the freezer. PLUS recommends storing the named stand-up pouch in a cool, dry place.
Check the allergen information on the exact packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) explains the requirements for allergen labelling. Peanuts can cause allergic reactions, and a coating can add other allergens. For example, the Provençal party nuts reviewed also list wheat.
Check the current packaging. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutrition values and allergy information can change; contact customer services if you have any questions.
