Who might this be relevant to?

Sportspeople who track their protein intake

You want to know how much protein a serving of cocktail nuts adds, without mistaking a snack’s name for proven recovery benefits.

Snackers who keep an eye on portion size

You’re looking for something savoury after exercise and want to make an informed choice about how much energy and salt your portion provides.

Snackers with allergies or other dietary requirements

Your choice depends on the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety, for example if you have a peanut, wheat or milk allergy.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the protein content of the portion you actually eat, and always compare nutritional values for the same quantity of product. The figures below are the declared values for the varieties listed.

What to consider What to look for Who should pay particular attention?
Protein per serving Albert Heijn lists 14 g of protein per 100 g for AH Cocktail, Jumbo lists 13.4 g per 100 g for Jumbo Cocktail, and PLUS lists 13.96 g per 100 g for PLUS Ham Kaas. Albert Heijn’s 25 g serving works out at 3.5 g; Jumbo lists 3.4 g per 25 g. If you want to know how much a weighed snack adds to your protein intake, compare the values per 100 g with your own portion. Around 36% of consumers put protein content first.
Energy and portion size Albert Heijn lists 532 kcal per 100 g, Jumbo 527 kcal per 100 g and PLUS 534 kcal per 100 g for the varieties listed. Weigh your portion and compare the same quantity. If you want a savoury snack to fit into your energy plan, consider the portion rather than just the values per 100 g. Around 29% of consumers make portion control their main criterion.
Allergens and ingredients AH Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas list peanuts, wheat and milk, among other ingredients; Jumbo Cocktail lists peanuts, wheat and gluten. Also check the packaging for warnings about possible cross-contamination. If you need to take an allergy or other dietary requirement into account, check the ingredients and warnings for the exact variety you’re buying. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredient suitability.
Flavour and packaging Choose a flavour and pack size that suit the occasion. Duyvis lists Cocktail pack sizes of 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1000 g. If you’re mainly looking for a savoury snack that’s convenient after your workout, flavour and packaging could be decisive. Around 14% of consumers put this experience first.

What to watch out for when buying

  • Mistaking a protein listing for proof of better recovery

    A protein listing describes a product’s composition, but on its own it doesn’t prove that the product offers recovery benefits. The European Commission explains that nutrition claims are only permitted if they are included in the annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

    Choose according to your nutritional needs and the declared composition; don’t take a claim as proof that you’ll recover faster or better.

  • Combining nutritional values from different varieties

    Duyvis product information and a listing for a specific Foodello Cocktail pack show different nutritional values. Figures for different packs or varieties aren’t necessarily directly comparable.

    Compare the flavour, packaging and nutritional basis of the exact variety in front of you.

  • Checking only the peanuts and overlooking the coating

    The coating and flavourings may also be relevant if you have allergies. For example, AH Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas list wheat and milk, while Jumbo Cocktail lists wheat and gluten.

    Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about cross-contamination on the exact pack.

Brands to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis makes coated peanuts, including Borrelnootjes Cocktail, and lists a range of pack sizes.

  • The product information describes a savoury flavour and a crunchy coating.
  • Flavour descriptions don’t prove recovery benefits; check the nutritional values for the exact variety.

Albert Heijn

AH Borrelnoten Cocktail has declared nutritional values and a listed serving size of 25 g.

  • The serving size makes it possible to check the contribution of a weighed portion.
  • The product information for this variety lists milk, peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients; check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 25 g.

  • Having values for two different quantities makes it possible to compare with a weighed portion.
  • The product information lists peanuts, wheat and gluten; the details apply to this variety.

Lidl

Lidl lists a cocktail nuts category.

  • The product listing helps you identify the category.
  • Assess a specific variety using its own nutritional information and ingredients, not just the category description.

ALDI

ALDI lists both TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g and a separate TRADER JOE’S Proteïne notenmix.

  • The product names distinguish cocktail nuts from the protein nut mix.
  • A protein nut mix isn’t automatically the same type of product as coated cocktail nuts; check the product information.

PLUS

PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas 300 g has declared nutritional values, ingredient information and storage instructions.

  • The product information provides details you can use to compare this variety with other products.
  • Being labelled vegetarian doesn’t mean the variety is free from milk or wheat.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a special protein snack after every workout?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational sportspeople generally don’t need specialist protein products. Consider your diet as a whole; specialist products may be relevant if a normal diet doesn’t provide enough, or is impractical, when exercising very intensively.

How do you calculate how much protein is in your portion?

Multiply the number of grams of protein per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. With AH Borrelnoten Cocktail’s 14 g of protein per 100 g, a 25 g portion works out at 3.5 g of protein, based on Albert Heijn’s product information.

Does ‘high protein’ mean that 20 g of every 100 g of product is protein?

No. The original text of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 described the claim as meaning that at least 20% of the energy value comes from protein, not that protein makes up 20% of the product’s weight. That historical text alone doesn’t establish whether a product meets current Dutch requirements; the European Commission states that nutrition claims must be included in the applicable annex.

Are cocktail nuts automatically vegan or gluten-free?

No, it depends on the variety and coating. AH Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas list milk and wheat; Jumbo Cocktail lists wheat and gluten. So check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.

What allergen information is shown on prepacked cocktail nuts?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked foods. The Authority reported that, from 1 January 2026, it would also check whether warnings about unintended cross-contamination are used in line with the new rules.