Shoppers planning several snacks from one pack
Compare pack size with protein per 100g, and consider whether you will use the contents as snacks or in recipes.
Who is this for?
Shoppers comparing savoury peanuts
Check the salt line rather than assuming plain, unsalted and dry-roasted recipes are alike. Sainsbury’s and Ocado list different salt values for KP Unsalted and KP Dry Roasted Peanuts.
Households checking allergens and child-safety warnings
Read the current ingredients and precautionary allergen statements on each pack. Product listings also warn that small children can choke on whole peanuts.
What should you check?
Start with the nutrition panel, then decide which pack format and preparation method fit the way you will use the peanuts.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein | Compare protein per 100g, then check the amount for the portion you plan to serve. Sainsbury’s lists 29.3g per 100g for its Fairtrade Peanuts and 30g for KP Unsalted Roasted Peanuts. | I want to know how much protein the peanuts provide in the amount I normally eat, not just across the whole pack. |
| Pack and preparation | Check the pack weight, storage instructions and whether the peanuts are ready to eat or require preparation. | A larger pack works for me if I can use it across several snacks or recipes. If I need a snack straight away, I’ll choose a ready-to-eat product. |
| Salt | Compare salt per 100g for the exact recipe. Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.5g for KP Unsalted, while Ocado lists 1.6g for KP Dry Roasted. | I’d like the flavour I choose without assuming that every roasted peanut product has the same salt content. |
| Allergens and children | Read the current ingredients and precautionary allergen statements. Check the pack’s warning about whole peanuts and small children. | Before bringing a pack home, I need to check whether its allergen information and form suit the people who may eat it. |
What is easy to overlook?
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Assuming dry-roasted means unsalted
Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.5g salt per 100g for KP Unsalted Roasted Peanuts; Ocado lists 1.6g per 100g for KP Dry Roasted Peanuts. Both listings give 30g protein per 100g.
Compare the salt and protein lines for the particular recipe you are buying.
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Treating every peanut pack as suitable for someone with a nut allergy
The Food Standards Agency distinguishes peanuts from tree nuts, and Ocado’s KP Dry Roasted listing includes a precautionary statement for almonds.
Check every current pack’s ingredients and precautionary statements. Do not use a product category or this article to decide individual allergy suitability.
Brand and supermarket references
These examples show why the exact pack and recipe matter; a brand name alone does not establish its nutrition values.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists 550g own-brand salted roasted and dry-roasted peanut packs.
- The larger format may suit a household using peanuts across several occasions.
- Check the nutrition and allergen information for the particular pack before comparing it with products whose protein and salt values are listed here.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s Fairtrade Peanuts are a plain 100g option; its listing names peanuts as the ingredient.
- The listing gives 29.3g protein and less than 0.01g salt per 100g.
- Read the current pack label before relying on the listed ingredients or nutrition.
KP
KP’s unsalted roasted and dry-roasted peanut recipes offer a useful label comparison.
- Sainsbury’s lists 30g protein per 100g for KP Unsalted; Ocado lists the same amount for KP Dry Roasted.
- Their listed salt values differ: less than 0.5g and 1.6g per 100g respectively. Check which recipe you have picked up.
M&S
M&S lists nutrition for its Roasted Peanuts 300g.
- The M&S listing gives 26.7g protein and 0.03g salt per 100g.
- An Ocado listing for M&S Dry Roasted Peanuts gives different values, including 1.18g salt per 100g; do not transfer one recipe’s figures to another.
Asda
Asda has a peanut category for shoppers comparing products in its grocery range.
- Use the category to identify a pack and recipe that fit your intended use.
- Compare nutrition and allergen details on the specific product label rather than applying another supermarket’s figures.
Peanut options on Joybuy
These options include ready-to-eat roasted peanuts and peanut kernels for cooking. Compare the exact pack’s nutrition and preparation instructions before choosing between those uses.
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KP Snacks Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 250g
A ready-to-eat roasted option when you want peanuts without a salted recipe. Sainsbury’s listing for KP Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 250g gives 30g protein and less than 0.5g salt per 100g; check the current pack label.
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Honor Shandong Raw Peanuts 500g ×2
Two 500g packs for use in cooking rather than as a ready-to-eat roasted snack. Follow the pack’s preparation instructions before eating.
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Honor Blanched Peanut Kernels 1kg
A 1kg pack of blanched kernels for recipes. These are not presented as a ready-to-eat snack; follow the pack’s preparation instructions.
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KP Snacks Original Salted Peanuts 415g
A ready-to-eat salted peanut option in a 415g pack. Check this recipe’s own protein and salt values rather than applying figures from KP’s unsalted or dry-roasted products.
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HONOR Blanched Peanut Kernels 500g
A 500g pack of blanched kernels for cooking. Do not treat it as a ready-to-eat roasted snack; follow the pack’s preparation instructions.
Common questions
Are peanuts and tree nuts the same allergen?
No. The Food Standards Agency identifies peanuts separately from tree nuts such as almonds and cashews. Check both the ingredients and any precautionary allergen statement on the particular pack.
Can a young child eat whole peanuts?
Do not assume whole peanuts are suitable for a young child. The Sainsbury’s and Ocado product listings warn that small children can choke on peanuts; follow the warning on the current pack.
Does a protein claim tell me how peanut packs compare?
No. Compare protein per 100g for the exact products: retailer listings give 30g for KP Unsalted and KP Dry Roasted Peanuts, 29.3g for Sainsbury’s Fairtrade Peanuts and 26.7g for M&S Roasted Peanuts. Check the portion you intend to eat as well.
How should I store peanuts after opening?
Follow the instructions on your pack. The M&S Roasted Peanuts listing says to eat the contents within one week of opening; that instruction should not be assumed to apply to every product.
Is an online listing enough to check allergens?
Use the listing to narrow your options, then read the current pack before eating. Ingredients and precautionary statements can differ between peanut recipes, even within one brand.