Start with protein per serving rather than the type of nut alone. Sainsbury's lists 8.8g protein and less than 0.01g salt per 30g of its Fairtrade Peanuts; Tesco lists 9.0g protein and 0.39g salt per 30g of KP Original Salted Peanuts. Flavour, salt, sugars and the exact pack's allergen information can change which product suits your mid-morning snack.
If you want a small mid-morning portion rather than a sweet bar, compare the protein listed for the amount you expect to eat. Sainsbury's Fairtrade Peanuts and the KP peanut products listed by Tesco provide 8.8g and 9.0g protein respectively per 30g serving; their salt figures differ.
A roasted flavour need not settle the choice on its own. Tesco lists 9.0g protein per 30g for both KP Original Salted and KP Dry Roasted Peanuts, but their salt figures are 0.39g and 0.60g per serving respectively. Check the label for the particular flavour and pack you buy.
Look at the ingredients and any precautionary allergen statement on the exact pack. The Food Standards Agency distinguishes peanuts, which are legumes, from tree nuts such as cashews and almonds; retailer listings also show that statements about possible contact with other allergens vary by product.
Choose a portion you would actually eat, then compare protein alongside the salt, sugars and ingredients of the particular product.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per labelled serving. If serving sizes differ, use the per 100g figures for a like-for-like comparison. Sainsbury's lists 8.8g per 30g for its Fairtrade Peanuts; Tesco lists 9.0g per 30g for the named KP salted and dry-roasted products. | I want to know how much protein is in my mid-morning portion, not just whether the pack mentions protein. |
| Salt | Read salt per serving for the exact flavour. The retailer listings give less than 0.01g per 30g for Sainsbury's Fairtrade Peanuts, 0.39g for KP Original Salted Peanuts and 0.60g for KP Dry Roasted Peanuts. | A savoury snack appeals to me, but I want to see how its salt figure compares with a plain option. |
| Sugars and ingredients | Compare sugars for the same serving size and read the ingredients for sweeteners. Sainsbury's lists 5.3g sugars per 30g for its Honey Roast Maple Peanuts & Cashews; its ingredients include sugar, honey, glucose syrup and maple sugar. | If I choose a sweet coating for its flavour, I still want to know what changes from a plain peanut snack. |
| Allergen information | Check the current pack's ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement. Do not assume a cashew product and a peanut product carry the same declarations. | Someone who may eat the snack has an allergy, so the exact product label matters more than the general nut category. |
| Portion and pack | Use the labelled serving as a reference, then consider whether the pack size suits a single snack or several portions. Check any instructions for storage after opening. | I snack at my desk and would rather decide on a portion than eat without noticing how much has come from a larger pack. |
Sainsbury's lists 8.8g protein per 30g of its Fairtrade Peanuts, compared with 6.0g per 30g of its Honey Roast Maple Peanuts & Cashews. Both contain protein, but the same-size serving gives a different result.
Compare the serving figures first. Then use salt, sugars and ingredients to decide whether the flavour trade-off suits you.
Tesco lists 9.0g protein per 30g for both KP Original Salted and KP Dry Roasted Peanuts, while their salt figures differ: 0.39g and 0.60g respectively.
Read the nutrition panel for the exact flavour you plan to buy, even when its protein figure looks familiar.
The Food Standards Agency classifies peanuts as legumes and identifies cashews, almonds and hazelnuts as tree nuts. Individual packs can also carry different statements about possible contact with other allergens.
For an allergy-related purchase, check the current pack's ingredients and precautionary statements each time rather than relying on a category name or a previous purchase.
A sharing pack can cover several mid-morning snacks, but the serving figures on its label only describe the stated amount, not however much is eaten from the pack.
Check the serving size and pack size together. If useful, put your planned portion in a separate container before returning the pack to storage.
These examples illustrate label differences between named products, not a ranking of brands or a guide to current stock.
Tesco's listings for KP Original Salted Peanuts 400g and KP Dry Roasted Peanuts Caddy 450g offer a comparison between two seasoned peanut products.
Its Fairtrade Peanuts and Honey Roast Maple Peanuts & Cashews provide a plain-versus-sweetened comparison using the retailer's product labels.
Tesco's product listings supply nutrition, ingredient and allergen details for the named KP salted and dry-roasted peanut packs.
These options include peanut and other nut snacks, plus one seed snack. If protein is your main reason for buying, compare each current pack's per-serving figure before treating the options as equivalent.
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Consider this unsalted peanut variant if you want to compare a plain snack with seasoned options. It is a 250g pack; read its current label for protein per serving, ingredients and allergen statements rather than applying figures from a different KP product.
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This 415g salted peanut pack suits a shopper considering a savoury option across several snack portions. Compare its own protein and salt figures per serving: it is a different pack size from the 400g KP product in Tesco's listing, so do not assume their labels are identical.
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Choose a cashew product for its taste or texture, but check its own protein per serving if protein is the deciding factor. This is a 250g pack; inspect its current allergen information rather than assuming it is suitable for someone who avoids peanuts.
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Phool makhaney are a seed snack rather than a peanut or tree-nut option. For this 100g pack, check protein per serving and the current allergen statement before deciding whether it meets the same buying need as nuts; its name alone establishes neither its protein content nor allergy suitability.
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This 500g pistachio pack is another nut option if you prefer pistachios to peanuts. Check its current label for protein, salt and serving size, and confirm whether the pack weight includes shells before comparing the amount you would eat with other snacks.
It depends on the product and serving size. Sainsbury's lists 8.8g protein per 30g of its Fairtrade Peanuts, while Tesco lists 9.0g per 30g of the named KP Original Salted and Dry Roasted products. Check the current pack before applying either figure to another variant.
Choose by comparing the flavour you want with the label figures that matter to you. Sainsbury's Fairtrade Peanuts list less than 0.01g salt per 30g, while Tesco lists 0.39g for KP Original Salted and 0.60g for KP Dry Roasted Peanuts per 30g; the two named KP products each list 9.0g protein for that serving.
Not in the two Sainsbury's products compared here. Its Honey Roast Maple Peanuts & Cashews list 6.0g protein and 5.3g sugars per 30g, while its Fairtrade Peanuts list 8.8g protein per 30g. The mix may suit a preference for sweet flavour, but compare its serving label rather than assuming it matches plain peanuts.
No. The Food Standards Agency describes peanuts as legumes and identifies cashews, almonds and hazelnuts as tree nuts. For anyone with an allergy, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statement on the exact current pack; do not infer suitability from another nut product.
Do not overlook the choking warning. The Sainsbury's Fairtrade Peanuts and Tesco KP Dry Roasted Peanuts listings warn that small children can choke on nuts or peanuts. Follow the warning on the current pack and seek age-appropriate feeding guidance if needed.