Lunch packers comparing protein
If nuts are an addition to cheese and bread rather than a replacement, compare protein on the same per-100g basis. The peanut examples listed by Marks & Spencer and KP range from 26.7g to 30.7g protein per 100g.
Who these nuts suit
People checking salt alongside savoury foods
Plain nuts are worth comparing with seasoned ones when the lunch also contains cheese or pickle. Marks & Spencer lists 0.03g salt per 100g for its roasted peanuts and 0.88g for its roasted-and-salted peanuts; KP lists 1.3g for Original Salted and Joybuy lists 1.7g for KP Dry Roasted.
Shoppers choosing nuts for a shared lunch
A mixed pack offers several nut textures, but its ingredients and precautionary allergen statements matter for everyone eating it. The Food Standards Agency distinguishes peanuts from tree nuts such as almonds and cashews.
What to check before choosing
Start with protein per 100g, then compare salt, ingredients and the amount you plan to pack. A higher protein figure alone does not tell you how the nuts will fit alongside the rest of a ploughman's lunch.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein | Compare protein per 100g, then check the serving size. Marks & Spencer lists 26.7g for roasted peanuts and 30.7g for roasted-and-salted peanuts; Tesco lists 21.1g for its almonds, all per 100g. | I want nuts to contribute protein alongside the other parts of lunch, and I need to compare the amount I will actually pack. |
| Salt and sweetness | Read salt and sugars per 100g and check for coatings. Marks & Spencer lists 0.03g salt for plain roasted peanuts versus 0.88g for its salted version; Joybuy lists 14.0g sugars per 100g for KP Honey Roast Peanuts. | With cheese and pickle already on the plate, I may prefer plain nuts. If I choose a sweet or salted variety, I want to know what it adds to the meal. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the exact pack's ingredients and may-contain statements. The Food Standards Agency distinguishes peanuts from tree nuts; Tesco lists peanuts, almonds and cashews in Planters Protein Nuts Mix. | For a shared lunch, I need to check suitability for each person rather than assuming every nut product has the same ingredients. |
| Portion and packing | Check the pack's serving basis and measure the amount you intend to take. Follow its storage instructions after opening. | I want enough for my lunch without confusing a per-100g nutrition figure with what is in my portion. |
Buying pitfalls
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Choosing by a protein message alone
Protein figures differ between products. Tesco lists 21.1g per 100g for its almonds, while Marks & Spencer lists 30.7g for its roasted-and-salted peanuts.
Use the nutrition panel to compare products per 100g, then check the serving basis for the amount you intend to pack.
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Assuming all roasted peanuts fit a savoury lunch alike
Seasoning changes what the nuts add to the plate. Marks & Spencer lists 0.03g salt per 100g for plain roasted peanuts and 0.88g for its salted version; Joybuy lists 14.0g sugars per 100g for KP Honey Roast Peanuts.
Compare the salt and sugars lines when choosing nuts to eat with cheese and pickle, particularly if considering a coated variety.
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Treating a mixed pack as suitable for every guest
Planters Protein Nuts Mix contains peanuts, almonds and cashews. KP Original Salted Peanuts also carries may-contain statements for other nuts, milk, soya and gluten, according to KP.
Read the ingredients and precautionary statements on the exact pack before serving it to others.
Brand and product references
KP
KP's Original Salted Peanuts provide a point of comparison for a seasoned peanut option.
- KP lists 30g protein and 8.5g fibre per 100g for Original Salted Peanuts.
- The same product lists 1.3g salt per 100g and may contain other nuts, milk, soya and gluten.
M&S
Marks & Spencer lists both plain roasted and roasted-and-salted peanuts, making salt and protein straightforward to compare within these two products.
- Its roasted peanuts list 26.7g protein and 0.03g salt per 100g.
- Its roasted-and-salted peanuts list 30.7g protein but also 0.88g salt per 100g. Check the current pack when buying.
Tesco
Tesco Almonds are a plain almond reference for comparing protein, fibre and salt with peanut products.
- Tesco lists 21.1g protein, 10.6g fibre and less than 0.01g salt per 100g.
- The product carries a may-contain warning for sesame seeds, peanuts and other nuts.
Planters
Planters Protein Nuts Mix combines peanuts, redskin peanuts, almonds and cashews for shoppers who want more than one nut type.
- Tesco lists 27.7g protein per 100g for the mix.
- Check the pack's ingredients and allergen statements if choosing it for a shared lunch.
Joybuy nut options
These Joybuy options cover plain, salted and dry-roasted peanuts, plus a flavoured peanut-and-hazelnut mix. Compare the exact pack details with the salt, protein and ingredient checks above.
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KP Snacks Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 250g
An unsalted roasted option for a savoury lunch. Check the pack's protein and salt figures when comparing it with other peanuts; the product contains peanuts.
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KP Dry Roasted Peanuts Reclose Pack 250g
A dry-roasted choice if you want seasoned peanuts with lunch. Joybuy lists 30g protein and 1.7g salt per 100g for this pack; check that salt figure alongside the rest of your meal. It contains peanuts and may contain other nuts, milk, soya and gluten.
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ONTRUE Roasted Salted Peanuts 300g
Roasted, salted peanuts to consider when a seasoned accompaniment suits the lunch. Compare protein and salt per 100g on the pack before choosing it over an unsalted option.
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KP Snacks Original Salted Peanuts 415g
A salted peanut option in a 415g pack. Check this pack's nutrition and allergen information rather than applying figures or warnings from a different pack.
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Mr Filbert's Italian Herb Peanuts & Hazelnuts 100g
An Italian-herb-flavoured mix of peanuts and hazelnuts for a lunch where that seasoning appeals. Check the exact ingredients, allergen statements and nutrition panel before serving it to others.
Frequently asked questions
Do peanuts or almonds provide more protein in this lunch?
The cited peanut products list more protein per 100g than Tesco Almonds: Marks & Spencer lists 26.7g for roasted peanuts and 30.7g for roasted-and-salted peanuts, KP lists 30g for Original Salted, and Tesco lists 21.1g for its almonds. Compare the particular packs you are choosing, including their salt figures.
Should I choose plain, salted, dry-roasted or honey-roasted peanuts?
Choose by the seasoning you want alongside cheese and pickle, then compare the nutrition panels. Marks & Spencer lists 0.03g salt per 100g for plain roasted peanuts and 0.88g for its salted version; Joybuy lists 1.7g salt for KP Dry Roasted and 14.0g sugars for KP Honey Roast, both per 100g.
Are peanuts and tree nuts the same allergen?
No. The Food Standards Agency identifies peanuts as legumes and distinguishes them from tree nuts such as almonds and cashews. Check the ingredients and may-contain statement on the exact product, especially for a mixed pack or shared lunch.
How do I work out what a portion adds to my lunch?
Measure the amount you plan to pack and compare it with the serving information on that product. A protein figure given per 100g helps you compare packs, but it is not the amount in a smaller portion.