Individual bags are handy when you want to take nuts with you; a larger pack may suit you better if you’re sharing or portioning them yourself. Pack size alone says nothing about their value for recovery. Think about how much you actually eat and how nuts fit into your overall diet, as the Voedingscentrum also emphasises. Duyvis lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for unsalted peanuts. Work out the amount for your own portion, and don’t apply this figure to other nut mixes.
You want to take nuts with you after training and are choosing between individual bags and portions you weigh out yourself. Check the contents of each bag and the nutritional value of the amount you actually eat. Duyvis provides nutritional information for unsalted peanuts.
You’re buying supplies for several people or occasions. Larger bags may work well, but don’t automatically treat the contents as one individual portion.
You prepare lunchboxes at home and are comparing a multipack with a larger pack. You decide the portion size yourself and factor in the preparation involved. PLUS describes a 500 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix; Jumbo offers a 200 g unsalted nut mix.
First decide how much you want to eat and whether you’ll be taking the nuts with you or sharing them. Then compare the ingredients and the latest allergen information.
| Buying priority | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Duyvis lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for unsalted peanuts. Work this out for the amount you actually eat; the Voedingscentrum considers nuts alongside other foods. | If I’m eating a small amount, I want to know what it contributes and how it fits into my overall diet. Around 26% of consumers put the nutritional contribution of their own portion first. |
| Easy to take with you | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. Five Star Trading Holland describes Duyvis peanuts as 10 × 235 g; bol offers the cranberry mix in a 10 × 125 g pack. | After exercise, I want to put an individually wrapped bag in my lunchbox without weighing it out at home. Around 26% of consumers prioritise being able to take a portion with them straight away. |
| Sharing and stocking up | Compare the weight of each individual bag with the number of occasions you plan to eat the nuts, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | When we’re eating with other people, I want enough to share in a suitable pack size. Around 21% of consumers focus mainly on sharing and stocking up. |
| Portioning them yourself | A 500 g stand-up pouch from PLUS and a 200 g pack from Jumbo are examples of single packs, not multipacks with individual bags. | I’d rather fill lunchboxes myself and divide up the contents as we need. Around 16% of consumers prioritise portioning their own snacks and the type of packaging. |
| Checking allergens | The NVWA states that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label. Check the ingredients and any cross-contamination warnings on the current packaging. | If I’m sharing nuts with others, I want to know whether the ingredients and warnings are suitable for everyone eating them. Around 11% of consumers start by checking allergens. |
The Duyvis multipacks described here contain bags of 125 g or 235 g. The number of bags in a box doesn’t tell you how much you need to eat each time.
First decide how much you want to eat, then work out the nutritional values for that amount.
Duyvis lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for unsalted peanuts. A 25 g portion would provide 6.75 g, so the amount of protein depends on how much you eat.
Compare products using the same portion size and consider the rest of your diet too.
Duyvis lists peanuts as an allergen for its unsalted peanuts and states that the product may contain traces of nuts.
Read the latest allergen information before eating the nuts or sharing the pack with others. Added salt and allergens are separate things to consider.
Offers specific multipacks of unsalted peanuts and a cranberry mix.
Own-brand option with an unsalted nut mix in a larger pack.
Own-brand option with an unsalted nut mix.
A nut mix is included in the range in the Netherlands.
A range that includes different types of nuts, with both salted and unsalted options.
Own-brand option with an unroasted, unsalted nut mix in a larger stand-up pouch.
This selection includes individual bags to take with you, a multipack to share and a larger pack for portioning yourself.
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The individual bags are handy for taking with you, with no need to weigh out portions at home.
25 bags of 20 g. The product information states that the bags contain a desiccant; this is not edible.
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The five individual bags are convenient to take with you, without having to weigh out portions yourself.
The product information lists 14 g of protein per 100 g; work this out for the amount you eat. Walnuts, cashews, almonds and hazelnuts are listed as allergens.
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The individual bags combine nuts and dried fruit, making them handy to take with you when you’re out and about.
The packaging states that there are 30 bags of 25 g. The product information lists tree nuts as allergens; check the current packaging too.
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The product description mentions individually packed nut mixes that are handy to take with you or share.
The description lists salted, sweetened and seasoned varieties. Wheat, nuts, sesame and milk are listed as allergens; check the ingredients of the version you choose.
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This larger pack is designed for portioning yourself and doesn’t contain individual portion bags.
The ingredients list pecans, sugar and salt. Pecans are listed as an allergen; check the packaging if you avoid specific allergens.
No, not just because you exercise. The Voedingscentrum lists everyday foods such as yoghurt, quark, milk, tofu, beans and nuts as ways to get protein. If you exercise intensely and are training again soon, it’s more important to consider the balance of your overall diet.
Multiply the protein per 100 g by the weight you eat, then divide by 100. Duyvis lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for unsalted peanuts; a 25 g portion would provide 6.75 g. This is an example, not a recommended portion size, and the figure doesn’t automatically apply to other mixes.
Plan how many bags you’ll actually take with you or share, and check the weight of each individual bag. The Duyvis multipacks described here contain bags of 125 g or 235 g. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the exact product you buy.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. The NVWA states that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label; this doesn’t automatically mean a product is suitable for everyone with an allergy.
No, follow the instructions for the specific product. The Voedingscentrum recommends keeping opened mixed salted nuts in a kitchen cupboard for six months or in the freezer for one year, after which their quality may deteriorate. This advice doesn’t automatically apply to an unsalted fruit and nut mix.
