When choosing coated peanuts, look at the protein in the portion you actually eat, not just the product name or the peanut content. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild lists 13.7 g of protein per 100 g, so a 30 g portion provides 4.11 g of protein and 158.4 kcal. If you’re doing intense exercise and have another performance on the same or following day, consider your recovery nutrition separately, as advised by the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians.
You want to know how much protein a portion provides and whether you’re paying enough attention to your recovery nutrition. Recovery is relevant after intense exercise if you have another performance on the same or following day; a snack to enjoy with drinks isn’t automatically recovery nutrition. The Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians discusses recovery in this specific situation.
You want to compare protein, energy and salt on the same serving basis. The nutrition table per 100 g gives you a starting point; calculate the values for the amount you weigh out. The European Union explains how nutritional values are declared per 100 g or 100 ml.
You’re buying for several people and want to take allergies or other dietary requirements into account. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery, among other ingredients; a vegetarian label doesn’t mean the product is suitable for everyone.
A good fit if: you’re mainly after a savoury, crunchy snack and want to count its protein towards your daily intake.
Bear in mind: weigh your portion and check the nutrition table for the exact flavour and pack; a larger portion also contains more energy and salt.
A good fit if: you need to perform again on the same or following day after intense or prolonged exercise. For rapid recovery in this situation, the Dutch Association of Sports Dietitians recommends 0.2–0.4 g of protein per kilogram of body weight in the first two hours.
Bear in mind: this isn’t advice for every training session, or proof that a particular coated peanut is suitable as recovery nutrition. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most sportspeople don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
First compare nutritional values per 100 g, then calculate them for your own portion. Based on the product page, a 30 g portion of PLUS Borrelnoten Mild provides 4.11 g of protein and 158.4 kcal.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and recovery context | Check the protein per 100 g on the exact pack and calculate it for your portion. Consider recovery after intense exercise separately from your snack choice. | If I want to know how much protein my film-night snack provides, I look at the amount I’ve weighed out. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Energy and salt per portion | Compare varieties at the same weight and calculate the values for the amount you eat. Check the table on the exact pack for salt. | If I want to fit my portion into my food plan, I also look at energy and salt. Around 29% of consumers prioritise limiting their portion and energy intake. |
| Flavour and packaging | Choose your preferred flavour and check the net weight of that variety. Match the pack size to the amount you need. | If I’m choosing a snack for a film night, I want a flavour and quantity that suit the occasion. Around 21% of consumers start with the snacking experience and packaging. |
| Allergens and dietary suitability | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour, including any warnings about possible traces. | If I’m buying for someone with a relevant allergy or dietary requirement, I check the product information first. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
The protein amount on the label doesn’t automatically tell you whether the snack is right for recovery after exercise. That advice depends on factors including the type and duration of exercise, and when you need to perform again.
First calculate how much protein your portion contains, then consider recovery nutrition separately. Don’t attribute a specific recovery effect to a product without appropriate evidence.
Nutritional values per 100 g need to be calculated for the amount you eat. The pack size isn’t a portion recommendation.
Weigh out the amount you want in advance and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
A pack may contain more than you want to eat in one film night, so make sure you can store the remainder properly.
A product may contain other allergens as well as peanuts. For example, PLUS Borrelnoten Mild also lists wheat, milk and celery.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety, both for yourself and anyone else sharing your snack.
Duyvis describes its Cocktail range as peanuts in a crunchy coating and lists several pack sizes.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand option among the supermarket choices mentioned.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is described as peanuts with a crunchy dough coating.
Lidl lists coated peanuts in its Dutch range.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten in flavours such as Poesta, Paprika and Bacon Cheese, in a 300 g bag.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g has a nutrition table you can use to calculate the values for a weighed portion.
Multiply the protein per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For PLUS Borrelnoten Mild, that’s 13.7 × 30 ÷ 100 = 4.11 g of protein for 30 g. This is a calculation example, not a recommended portion size.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most sportspeople don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Advice on rapid recovery after intense or prolonged exercise is different from choosing an everyday film-night snack.
No. PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is labelled as vegetarian, but the product page also lists milk and wheat. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
Follow the instructions on the pack you have. For Makro’s listing of Duyvis Cocktail, the advice is to store it in a cool, dry place and, ideally, keep an opened bag in a light- and airtight tin.
Not by itself. The protein value shows how much protein the listed variety contains, but it doesn’t automatically prove that the product can carry that claim. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority refers to EU rules on nutrition claims; assess the exact variety and the relevant conditions for the claim.
