Choose cocktail peanuts based on the protein provided by the portion you actually eat, and take flavour, energy, salt and allergens into account too. Dutch supermarket listings show 15 g of protein per 100 g for Duyvis Provençale 275 g and 14 g for AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g; Jumbo lists 13.4 g for Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, sports nutrition is about getting enough protein as part of your overall diet: recreational athletes do not need cocktail peanuts for recovery.
You fancy cocktail peanuts with your chips, but first want to know how much protein your portion provides. Consider this contribution as part of your overall diet, rather than treating the snack as an essential recovery food.
You want a snack while keeping an eye on energy and salt. Choosing a portion makes it easier to compare nutritional values on a like-for-like basis.
You mainly want a flavour and pack that suit a quick snack or sharing. A resealable pack or individual bags say nothing, in themselves, about the quality of the protein.
First compare the nutritional values for the same portion size. Then choose based on flavour, packaging and the allergen information for the exact product variant.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the same amount. Calculated from the values per 100 g: 25 g of Duyvis Provençale 275 g provides 3.75 g of protein, AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g provides 3.5 g, and Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g provides 3.35 g. The product values are from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. | I want to know how much protein my chosen bowl provides, not just what the label says per 100 g. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the protein provided by their portion. |
| Energy and salt | Compare the values for the same portion size. Albert Heijn lists 532 kcal and 1.68 g of salt per 100 g for AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g; Jumbo lists 527 kcal and 1.63 g of salt per 100 g for Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g. | If I want to keep an eye on my overall energy and salt intake alongside my chips, the portion I eat is the first thing I consider. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this nutritional balance. |
| Flavour and packaging | Check the flavour, allergens and portion size for the exact product variant. AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g is described as resealable; Duyvis Lay’s max patatje joppie 200 g lists mustard as an allergen. | With chips, I mainly want a flavour and pack that suit my snack occasion, for example for sharing or resealing for later. Around 25% of consumers prioritise flavour and convenience. |
A snack containing protein doesn’t mean you need it for recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says recreational athletes don’t need special protein products.
Consider a snack’s contribution as part of your overall diet, and base your choice on the nutritional values of the specific product variant.
A pack and a portion can refer to different quantities. The AH product page gives a portion size of 25 g; the Duyvis Provençale multipack reviewed contains 45 g bags.
First compare the same amount, then decide how much you want to eat.
A larger portion provides more protein, but also more energy and salt.
The Duyvis Lay’s max patatje joppie variant lists mustard; AH Borrelnoten cocktail lists milk. So a different flavour may have different allergen information.
Read the information on the pack of the exact product variant. The NVWA says that pre-packed products must have allergen information on the label.
Duyvis has several cocktail peanut varieties, including Cocktail, Provençale and Lay’s max patatje joppie.
Albert Heijn sells AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g, among other products, as well as Duyvis varieties.
Jumbo sells Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g, among other products.
Lidl stocks cocktail peanuts.
Aldi sells cocktail peanuts under the product name Trader Joe’s, including a 300 g pack.
PLUS sells Duyvis Borrelnootjes cocktail 275 g, among other products. This is a Duyvis product, not a PLUS own-brand protein product.
No, cocktail peanuts aren’t essential for recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises getting enough protein as part of a healthy, varied diet and says recreational athletes don’t need special protein products.
No, allergens vary by product variant. AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g lists milk, peanuts and wheat; Duyvis Provençale 275 g lists peanuts and wheat, and may contain other allergens. Always check the pack of the variety you choose. The NVWA says that pre-packed products must have allergen information on the label.
Follow the instructions for the specific product variant. For Duyvis Provençale 275 g, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dry place and keeping an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. For AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g, the advice is to store it in a cool, dark, dry place and close the pack securely.
No, check the weight. The Duyvis Provençale multipack reviewed contains 45 g bags, while the AH product page lists a 25 g portion for Borrelnoten cocktail.
