Choose a specific variety whose ingredients suit your vegan preferences, and compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Then weigh your own portion. The unsalted varieties reviewed from Jumbo, Duyvis, Albert Heijn and PLUS list 602–623 kcal per 100 g, so unsalted or oven-roasted does not mean low in calories. According to the European Commission, a solid food can only carry the ‘low energy’ claim if it contains no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
You want to keep eating peanuts while keeping an eye on the energy in your portion and the plant-based ingredients in the specific variety. Product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo shows why it’s important to check the label for each product.
You compare ingredients and any vegan claims, and consider these separately from allergen information. Albert Heijn and PLUS list vegan varieties; Jumbo provides the ingredients for its unsalted variety.
You’re looking for an unsalted variety you can weigh out and store after opening according to the product guidance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
First, compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variety. Then decide on your portion and check how to store the pack after opening.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion; calculate the energy based on its weight. | If I want to know how much energy my weighed snack provides, I look at both the label and the portion size. Around 36% of consumers prioritise energy and portion control. |
| Vegan ingredients | Read the ingredients and look for any vegan claim on the packaging of that specific variety. | If I want to make a plant-based choice, I check the ingredients of the specific flavour and pack. Around 29% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Salt | Check the salt per 100 g rather than making assumptions based on how the peanuts are prepared. | If I’m looking for unsalted peanuts to snack on regularly, I check the label rather than relying on terms such as ‘oven baked’. Around 21% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacks. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight, stated portion size and storage advice for after opening. | If I want to use a pack over several occasions, I look at the portion size and make sure the storage advice is suitable. Around 14% of consumers make practical portioning and storage their main priority. |
The ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods applies to products containing no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional information per 100 g.
Compare the kcal per 100 g, then calculate the energy in your weighed portion. Don’t describe regular peanuts as low in calories just because you eat less of them.
Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat. That alone doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted, fat-free or low in calories.
Check the preparation method, salt and nutritional information separately on the packaging of the specific variety.
A vegan claim does not replace allergen information. Peanuts are an allergen in their own right.
If you have a relevant allergy, check both the ingredients and the current allergen warning.
Worth comparing if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts, oven-roasted varieties or peanuts with a crunchy coating.
AH Ongezouten pinda’s 250 g is an own-brand option to compare if you’re looking for a vegan claim and portion information.
Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten 250 g is worth considering if you want to compare ingredients and energy information on the label.
The Dutch Lidl website lists unsalted peanuts as well as Alesto peanuts with a crunchy coating.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 300 g and Duyvis Pinda’s Ongezouten 235 g are examples with product information on the PLUS website.
These product picks are suited to portioning, unsalted snacking and comparing different preparation methods.
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The product title describes this variety as unsalted, making it a good option if you want to avoid added salt. Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack, and weigh your portion.
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The title says these peanuts are in their shells. Bear in mind when portioning that the pack is not the same as a single snack portion. Check the nutritional information and ingredients for this variety.
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The title describes these as roasted peanuts. If you’re keeping an eye on energy or added salt, compare the nutritional information and ingredients for this specific variety with your other options.
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The product title describes these as raw peanuts with their skins on. Before buying, check the ingredients and preparation information, and compare the nutritional information with that of other varieties.
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The product title describes these as salted peanuts, which matters if you’re looking for an unsalted variety. Check the salt content and nutritional information on the pack.
For solid foods, the ‘low energy’ claim and claims with the same meaning require no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The regular unsalted peanuts reviewed here do not meet that requirement; a smaller, weighed portion is not the same as a low-calorie product.
No. Albert Heijn gives 25 g as the portion size for the variety reviewed, and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also uses 25 g as an example for calculations. It is not a personal upper limit. Calculate the energy using the label for your product and the weight of your own portion.
No. The Dutch Vegetarian Association stresses that a V-Label is not an allergen declaration, and peanuts are an allergen in their own right. If you have a relevant allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings separately.
Since 1 January 2026, the NVWA has been overseeing the new rules for warnings about accidental cross-contamination. Such a warning must be based on a risk assessment and reference values. The permitted wording is ‘May contain X’ and ‘Not suitable for people with an X allergy’. The warning concerns allergens, not whether the recipe is vegan.
Follow the advice on the packaging of the specific variety. For Duyvis Ongezouten, the PLUS product page recommends storing the peanuts in a cool, dry place and, once opened, preferably transferring them to a light-proof, airtight container.
