Choose party nuts if you’re looking for a crunchy snack to serve with drinks, but check the protein content for the exact variety and serving size rather than relying on the figure per 100 g alone. The Voedingscentrum gives an average of 3.3 g of protein per 25 g handful and says recreationally active people don’t need special protein products. Consider sports nutrition after intense exercise as part of your overall diet.
You’re planning a King’s Day get-together and want to know how much protein your snack really provides. Compare your serving with your overall daily diet; intense training and recreational activity don’t automatically call for the same approach.
You want a crunchy snack but also want to keep track of what’s in your bowl. Look at protein, energy and salt together, and compare products using the same serving size.
You’re choosing flavours and pack sizes for several guests. Pack size, storage instructions and allergen information all matter, as well as the nutritional values.
Choose this option: if you’re looking for a crunchy, seasoned snack to serve with drinks.
Bear in mind: the coating and nutritional values vary by variety, so check the label on the pack you’re buying.
Choose this option: if you want to serve unsalted nuts and don’t need the crunchy coating found on party nuts.
Bear in mind: these are a different type of product from coated party nuts, so compare the nutritional information for the nuts you choose.
Choose this option: if you want to plan your diet after intense exercise without treating a party snack as a recovery product.
Bear in mind: consider your snack and your nutrition around training as separate needs.
The Voedingscentrum gives an average of 3.3 g of protein per 25 g serving of party nuts. Albert Heijn lists 14 g per 100 g for AH Borrelnoten cocktail; based on that label figure, this works out at 3.5 g per 25 g serving. These average and product-specific figures don’t necessarily apply to other varieties.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein per 100 g with the weight of your own serving. Don’t treat a figure per 100 g on its own as proof that a product is ‘high in protein’. | If I want to know what my bowl really adds, I look at the amount I’ve eaten and the exact variety. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the protein content per serving. |
| Energy and salt | Compare both values on the same basis. AH Borrelnoten cocktail lists 532 kcal and 1.68 g of salt per 100 g; per 25 g, that works out at 133 kcal and 0.42 g of salt. | If I want to keep track of energy and salt while enjoying drinks, I consider those figures alongside the serving size. Around 25% of consumers pay most attention to this. |
| Flavour and coating | Read the ingredients and flavour description for the exact variety; a flavour name doesn’t mean different varieties have the same nutritional values. | If I’m mainly looking for a crunchy coating and a flavour to enjoy with drinks, I compare the varieties using their own descriptions. Around 19% of consumers prioritise flavour and crunchiness. |
| How much you need for guests | Match the pack weight to the servings you’re planning and check how to store an opened pack. | If I’m buying for a group, I want to serve enough and think about what might be left over. Around 13% of consumers start by considering how much they need and how to limit leftovers. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients, listed allergens and any warnings on the pack for each flavour. | If a guest has a relevant allergy, I want to be able to check the product information before serving. Around 12% of consumers make suitability for guests with allergies their top purchasing priority. |
A serving is often smaller than 100 g. For example, AH Borrelnoten cocktail lists a serving size of 25 g, so the protein in a handful isn’t the same as the figure per 100 g.
Convert protein, energy and salt to the same serving size before comparing varieties.
The Voedingscentrum considers protein intake after intense exercise as part of your overall diet and says recreationally active people don’t need special protein products.
Choose party nuts to enjoy with drinks, and consider your nutrition around exercise separately. Only rely on a nutrition claim if it’s substantiated for the specific variety.
The coating may also contain ingredients that guests are allergic to. AH Borrelnoten cocktail and PLUS Borrelnoten Mild list other allergens as well as peanuts.
Read the full ingredients list for each flavour, especially when buying for guests with allergies.
The Dutch government lists 27 April 2027 as the next King’s Day. An offer available now may not be available on that date.
Plan how much you’ll need in advance, then check the offer and delivery terms again when you place your order.
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes as peanuts with a crunchy, seasoned coating.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a useful example if you want to weigh out your servings.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is a cocktail variety with nutritional information per 100 g and per serving.
Lidl lists party nuts in several varieties, in 250 g packs.
ALDI lists the cocktail variety TRADER JOE'S Borrelnoten in a 300 g pack.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is a mild variety for a party snack bowl.
This selection includes Duyvis party nuts in several varieties, as well as a separate bar for anyone planning their sports nutrition separately. The bar isn’t a party nut.
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For anyone looking for a seasoned, crunchy snack to serve with drinks; the product description suggests serving it at get-togethers.
Per 100 g, the product information lists 15 g of protein, 539 kcal and 1.4 g of salt. Contains peanuts, milk and gluten (wheat); may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The product description mentions a crunchy coating and mild curry flavour, making it a snack to serve with drinks.
Per 100 g, the product information lists 15 g of protein, 539 kcal and 1.4 g of salt; the description states that it contains 49% peanuts. Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The product description features a seasoned Provençal variety with a crunchy coating, designed for snacking and sharing.
Per 100 g, the product information lists 13 g of protein and 1.2 g of salt. For the stated 30 g serving, that works out at 3.9 g of protein. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
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A seasoned, crunchy snack to serve with drinks; the product description mentions onion and garlic flavours.
Per 100 g, the product information lists 15 g of protein, 542 kcal and 1.3 g of salt; the description states that it contains 50% peanuts. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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This is an individually wrapped bar, not a party nut; the product description suggests having it before, after or during a workout.
The product information lists milk and bovine collagen, and says the bar isn’t suitable for vegetarians or vegans. It also lists more than 10 g of polyols per 100 g and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Multiply the protein content per 100 g by the weight of your serving, then divide by 100. For AH Borrelnoten cocktail, based on the stated 14 g per 100 g and a 25 g serving, that comes to 3.5 g of protein.
According to the Voedingscentrum, no: start by looking at your usual varied diet. After intense exercise, consider your protein intake as part of your overall diet and training routine.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your chosen variety. For AH Borrelnoten cocktail, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and resealing the pack securely after use.
No, don’t judge by the peanut centre alone. The AH and Jumbo cocktail varieties reviewed contain wheat and list gluten-containing allergens; if you have a relevant dietary requirement, always check the ingredients on the exact pack.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, any relevant allergens must be listed in the ingredients and clearly distinguished from the other ingredients. If in doubt, ask guests to check the information on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
