The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.4 g of protein per 9 g dried apricot; this is a general nutritional value, not the label value for every variety. If protein is your priority, assess your whole lunch and add a separate source of protein if needed. Also consider portion size, allergens and keeping dairy chilled.
If you want to know how much protein your lunch actually contains, assess the whole meal rather than just the dried fruit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that protein requirements may be higher for strength and endurance sports.
Weighing your portion makes it easier to compare nutritional values with what you actually take with you. The general value for apricots does not automatically apply to other types of fruit or brands.
Dried fruit packs vary in size. If you also take low-fat quark with you, follow the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage advice: keep it chilled at 4 °C.
Good for: adding a fruity touch to your lunch, with a separate source of protein if needed.
Bear in mind: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.4 g of protein per 9 g dried apricot; this general value is not the label value for other varieties.
Good for: taking fruit and nuts together, if nuts suit your dietary choices.
Bear in mind: the name of a mix does not tell you how much protein a portion provides. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, too.
Good for: a lunch where protein is a key priority and fruit is an addition.
Bear in mind: if you take low-fat quark with you, it needs to be kept chilled; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends 4 °C.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety per 100 g and per weighed lunch portion. The European Union, via Your Europe, states that nutritional values are given per 100 g or 100 ml. This makes products easier to compare, but on its own it does not tell you how much you eat in your portion.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare protein per 100 g and per weighed portion of the exact variety. | If I want to know how much protein my lunch actually contains, I look at the whole meal rather than just the product name. Around 42% of consumers say their lunch’s protein content is their top priority. |
| Portion size and ingredients | Weigh your portion and check the ingredients list and nutritional information. | I want to decide in advance how much dried fruit to take with me and know what is in the variety I choose. Around 25% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Storage and allergens | Follow the storage advice for each part of your lunch; if you have a relevant sensitivity, check the label for allergens. | If I combine fruit with something like quark, I want to know what needs to stay chilled and which ingredients to look out for. Around 17% of consumers prioritise storage and suitable ingredients. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and consider how many lunch portions you want to get from the pack. | When planning for several working days, I want to choose a pack size that suits the portions I’ll be taking with me. Around 16% of consumers prioritise pack size in relation to their planned lunch portions. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.4 g of protein per 9 g dried apricot. This is a general nutritional value, not a nutritional comparison of specific products sold in shops.
Read the nutritional information on the exact pack and consider what the rest of your lunch contributes, too.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Sulphites may be used as a preservative in dried fruit.
If you have a relevant sensitivity, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. Don’t rely on the name ‘fruit mix’.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping low-fat quark at 4 °C and returning it to the fridge promptly after use.
Follow the storage advice for each part of your lunch separately and keep quark chilled.
A lunch that includes chilled dairy needs to be stored appropriately while you’re on the go.
ALDI lists 250 g packs of dried apricots, while PLUS and Dirk list 375 g packs. Jumbo lists 500 g of Sultana raisins.
Compare the net weight and choose an amount that suits the portions you actually want to take with you.
AH Fruit & noten peer dadel notenmix is a good option if you want to take fruit and nuts together. Albert Heijn confirms the product identity.
Jumbo Zongedroogde Sultana Rozijnen 500 g is a plain dried fruit option that you can portion yourself.
Lidl offers both nuts and dried fruit under the Alesto brand, making it a relevant range for anyone looking to compare these categories.
TRADER JOE'S Zongedroogde abrikozen 250 g is a specific apricot product that ALDI describes as soft.
PLUS Gedroogde abrikozen in a 375 g stand-up pouch is a good option if you want to weigh out your own portions.
1 de Beste Abrikozen 375 g is an apricot product that Dirk describes as suitable for snacking or adding to dishes.
These Joybuy products include both plain dried fruit and fruit and nut mixes for an office lunch. Use the nutritional table for the exact variety to assess protein per 100 g and per weighed portion.
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Good for anyone who wants to take fruit and nut snacks together. The product name lists a pack of 5, with a total weight of 1.073 kg.
The product information lists nuts, sulphites in the dried apple component and aspartame in the plums. Check the pack for ingredients that are relevant to you.
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Good for anyone looking for a fruit and nut mix for lunch. The product name lists a 200 g pack.
The product information lists cashew nuts and sweetened cranberries, and warns that it may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts.
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Good for anyone who wants to take individual portions of fruit and nuts with them. The product name lists 30 sachets and a total weight of 750 g.
The product information lists walnuts, almonds, cashew nuts and hazelnuts. Check the ingredients information if nuts are relevant to you.
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Good for anyone looking for plain dried fruit to add to lunch. The product name lists pitted jujubes in a 390 g pack.
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Good for anyone who wants to take raisins as a fruity snack. The product name lists a 252 g pack.
The product information lists raisins and sunflower oil. Follow the storage advice on the pack and reseal it after opening.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, one 9 g dried apricot contains 0.4 g of protein. This is a general value, not the label value for a specific supermarket product.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact products per 100 g and per portion you’ll actually take with you. The European Union, via Your Europe, states that nutritional values are given per 100 g or 100 ml. Also check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most sportspeople do not need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. Protein requirements may be higher for strength and endurance sports, so consider your overall diet rather than just the dried fruit.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping low-fat quark at 4 °C, returning it to the fridge promptly after use and using a clean spoon. Also follow the storage advice and use-by date on the pack.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Depending on the variety, nuts or other ingredients may be relevant.
