When choosing coated peanuts for a sports-related snack, consider the nutritional values of the exact variety and the portion you eat. Don’t choose them simply because they contain peanuts or are described as high in protein. Coated peanuts aren’t automatically a special sports food, so assess them as part of your overall diet and check the ingredients, allergens and delivery options offered by your chosen retailer.
You want to know what a real-life snack portion adds to your diet, without automatically treating coated peanuts as a recovery product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products as part of a varied diet.
You want to choose a savoury snack while keeping an eye on portion size, fat, salt and ingredients. The nutritional values mentioned here apply only to the Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale 1 kg bag that was examined.
You want your coated peanuts delivered with your food shop and need to distinguish between an online product listing and an actual grocery delivery service. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS describe delivery options; check whether your chosen variety is available at your address through your retailer.
Start with the nutritional values for the exact variety and your portion size. Then check the ingredients and allergens, and make sure the retailer delivers your groceries.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein and energy using the same portion size, and check the exact flavour and pack. A product label alone doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your portion. | If you mainly want to know how a snack portion fits into your sports-related nutrition plan, check the nutritional values for that specific variety. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Portion, fat and salt | Compare the values for the same quantity and choose a portion that suits what you want to eat. For its 1 kg Duyvis Provencale bag, Van Dijk Groothandel lists 4,50 g of protein, 10,00 g of fat and 0,39 g of salt per 30 g. | If you want to fit a savoury portion into your diet, consider all the values together, not just the protein. Around 22% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Allergens and recipe | Read the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging for the exact variety; recipes can differ. | If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, checking the recipe is essential when making your choice. Around 14% of consumers look at this first. |
| Delivery | Check your retailer or address, the delivery slot and whether the exact variety can be added to your basket. A product page doesn’t prove that the item is available at your address. | If you want your snack delivered with your groceries, you’ll need a retailer that delivers to your area. Around 14% of consumers prioritise convenient delivery. |
| Packaging and order total | Compare packs of the same weight and check your order total and delivery conditions. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you want to choose a pack that suits how much you use and the size of your grocery order, also check how to store it once opened. Around 14% of consumers start with the total cost of their purchase. |
The fact that a snack contains protein doesn’t prove it offers a specific recovery benefit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Consider the protein content as part of your overall diet, and don’t assume a particular bag of coated peanuts will help with recovery.
The values of 4,50 g of protein, 10,00 g of fat and 0,39 g of salt per 30 g apply to the 1 kg bag of Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale described by Van Dijk Groothandel. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.
Compare the exact variety and check the pack you receive.
Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer a grocery delivery service. An online product listing therefore isn’t the same as home delivery.
Check how the retailer takes orders before comparing flavours and pack sizes.
Once opened, you’ll need to follow the storage instructions and consider how much you’ll actually use.
Choose a pack size that suits your usage and follow the instructions on the packaging. For its Duyvis Cocktail product listing, HANOS recommends storing the contents in a light-proof, airtight container once opened.
A larger pack may mean you need to store the contents for longer after opening.
The manufacturer describes Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy coating and lists several pack sizes in this product range.
Albert Heijn has a listing for its own AH Borrelnoten Cocktail product and describes a grocery delivery service.
Jumbo lists Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g and has an online category for coated peanuts.
Lidl Netherlands shows a listing for Duyvis Borrelnootjes in its range.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten 300 g in bacon and cheese, Puszta and paprika flavours.
PLUS has an online category for coated peanuts and lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Cocktail in 450 g bags.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. So, assess a savoury snack as part of your overall diet.
If you eat just before exercising, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends avoiding a large portion and foods high in fat, protein or fibre, as they can cause stomach discomfort. This is general advice about timing, not an assessment of any one snack.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and read the packaging you receive. The listing for the 1 kg bag of Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale states that it contains peanuts and cereals containing gluten, and may contain milk, mustard, nuts and soya. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. For its Duyvis Cocktail product listing, HANOS recommends storing the contents in a light-proof, airtight container once opened; Jumbo says to store Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail in a cool, dry, dark place.
Not through a grocery delivery service run by Lidl itself. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer a grocery delivery service.
