Use dried fruit as an addition rather than automatically treating it as your main source of protein. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists foods such as quark, yoghurt and nuts as additional sources of protein, while Arla says that fruit is generally not high in protein. Compare the nutritional information on the exact pack and check the ingredients, portion size and allergens. If you’re ordering online, also check the terms for your address and whether the specific variety is available.
You want to include dried fruit in your sports nutrition, but you’re looking for a combination that genuinely adds protein. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists options such as quark, yoghurt and nuts; Arla does not generally describe fruit as a protein-rich staple.
You’re looking for a fruity snack or topping and are mindful of added sugar, ingredients and how much you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that dried fruit with added sugar is not included in the Wheel of Five.
You want to add dried fruit to an existing order. The delivery options for your address, the ordering terms and the availability of the specific variety are all important to you.
First, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack and decide whether you’ll eat the fruit on its own or pair it with another source of protein. Then check the ingredients, portion size and delivery options for your address.
| Buying factor | What should you check? | Who pays attention to this? |
|---|---|---|
| Actual protein contribution | Compare the protein and energy values on the pack, and bear your portion size in mind. Assess a combination with quark, yoghurt or nuts separately from the fruit. | When choosing something for sports nutrition, I want to know what the specific snack or combination contributes; around 36% of consumers prioritise its actual protein contribution. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Read the ingredients and allergen information, and check whether sugar has been added. The World Cancer Research Fund recommends a maximum of 20 grams of dried fruit per day. | When choosing a snack or topping, I want to consider its ingredients and how much I eat; around 29% of consumers give ingredients and portion size top priority. |
| Online availability | Check the delivery options for your address, the ordering terms, the delivery time and whether the specific variety is available online. | If I want my order delivered to my home, the variety must also be available through my local ordering service; around 21% of consumers prioritise delivery availability. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the specific pack, including after opening. | I want to choose an amount that suits how I use it and be able to store the pack as instructed; around 14% of consumers focus mainly on this. |
According to Arla, fruit is generally not high in protein. So a larger portion of fruit is not necessarily a suitable way to increase your protein intake.
Use dried fruit as an addition and assess the nutritional value of the specific snack or combination.
A product page or category listing doesn’t guarantee that the variety can be ordered online for your address. For example, Albert Heijn marks some fruit and nut mixes as ‘In-store only’.
First check the delivery options, then confirm that the specific variety is available.
A minimum order or other terms may determine whether a small purchase can be included in your grocery order. Jumbo says that its minimum order depends on the postcode; PLUS publishes its own ordering terms.
Check the terms for your address before completing your order.
Storage instructions can vary between varieties. The AH Apricots pack says to refrigerate after opening at a maximum of 7°C; this instruction doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
Read the storage instructions on the pack before buying and after delivery.
Its online product information includes AH Soft Dried Apricots and fruit and nut mixes.
Jumbo lists Pitted Dried Apricots 250 g as one example of a product available online.
PLUS lists Dried Apricots, 375 g stand-up pouch, as an example product.
Lidl presents Alesto as a range of nuts and dried fruit, including apricots.
ALDI’s official Online Services page describes digital services such as its app.
Dirk remains an in-store alternative among the supermarket retailers listed here.
This selection includes individual dried fruits and combinations with nuts or seeds. Nutritional values apply only to the variety or specific component stated.
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For anyone looking for a combination of dried dates and walnuts; the stated protein value applies to this product variety.
The ingredients are grey dates and walnuts. The product description states 3.4 g of protein per 100 g. Contains walnuts.
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For anyone looking to combine different fruit and seed components in a snack; the stated protein value applies only to the apricot kernels.
The product information states 22.2 g of protein per 100 g for the apricot kernels; other components have separate nutritional values. Sugar has been added to several fruit components, and the apricot kernels contain sweeteners. According to the information provided, the dried apple and apricot kernels contain sulphites.
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For anyone looking for dried guava as a snack or ingredient.
The product description states that it contains 95% guava. The stated nutritional value is 1.27 g of protein per 100 g. The ingredients also include sugar and a preservative.
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For anyone who wants to enjoy dried mango as a snack or as a topping on foods such as yoghurt.
The stated nutritional values are 2 g of protein and 56 g of sugars per 100 g. The ingredients information lists sugar and sulphites. Consume immediately after opening.
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For anyone looking for dried apricots as a snack, for a lunchbox or for baking.
The stated nutritional values are 1.1 g of protein and 62.0 g of sugars per 100 g. The ingredients information lists sugar and sulphites.
It’s better to use it as an addition to a separate source of protein. Arla does not generally describe fruit as high in protein; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists options such as quark, yoghurt and nuts for increasing your protein intake.
The World Cancer Research Fund recommends a maximum of 20 grams per day because of its concentrated sugars. This is general dietary advice, not a legal limit or a personalised sports nutrition plan.
No. Lidl and Dirk say that they don’t offer a grocery delivery service. With other retailers, check the ordering terms, delivery options and availability for your address; a product listed on a category page isn’t automatically available to order online.
Follow the instructions on the specific pack. AH Apricots says to refrigerate after opening at a maximum of 7°C; this instruction doesn’t automatically apply to all dried fruit.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, and check the ingredients of any combinations too. The NVWA states that pre-packed products must show allergen information on the label. If the information is unclear, don’t rely on the product name or image alone.
