Compare unsalted peanuts using the same serving size: based on the published nutritional values, 25 grams provides 6.75 grams of protein in Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts and 6.25 grams in PLUS Unsalted Peanuts (Flink and PLUS). A serving of nuts is not automatically a complete recovery meal; according to the Dutch Sports Dietetics Association, recovery nutrition also depends on the type and duration of exercise. The amount of protein on the label alone does not prove that a pack can carry the claim ‘high in protein’: nutrition claims must meet the applicable EU requirements, according to the NVWA and the European Commission.
You want to know how much a measured serving contributes to your protein intake, without treating a drinks snack as a complete recovery meal. The Dutch Sports Dietetics Association points out that recovery nutrition also depends on the type and duration of exercise.
You’re looking for nuts to serve with drinks and want to be able to choose unsalted varieties and a suitable portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat.
You want to choose an amount that suits your drinks gathering and that you can store afterwards. Jumbo’s range includes unsalted packs of 250 and 500 grams, among others; pack size is a practical point of comparison, not an indication of better nutritional value.
Compare the nutritional values for the exact variant and calculate them for the serving you want to offer. Salt, flavour and pack size are separate considerations.
Choose this option if: you want to compare the protein per serving and salt content of a specific pack.
Consider: a 25-gram serving provides a calculated 6.75 grams of protein and 153.5 kcal for Duyvis, compared with 6.25 grams of protein and 155.75 kcal for PLUS. These figures are calculated from the published values from Flink and PLUS.
Choose this option if: you want to enjoy different types of nuts and flavour variety matters more to you than one verified product value.
Consider: general nutritional information for unsalted nuts does not automatically apply to every mix; check the pack you choose.
Choose this option if: a salty flavour or a crunchy coating is what you’re looking for in a snack to serve with drinks.
Consider: flavour or a coating doesn’t tell you how much protein a variant contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; check the salt and nutritional values on the exact pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the same serving size and check the energy content too. Based on the label values, 25 grams of Duyvis contains 6.75 grams of protein and 153.5 kcal; 25 grams of PLUS contains 6.25 grams of protein and 155.75 kcal (Flink and PLUS). | If I’m also keeping an eye on my protein intake while enjoying drinks, I want to know what a measured serving contributes. Around 36% of consumers put protein contribution first. |
| Salt and portion size | Check the salt content of the exact variant and decide in advance how much to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 164 kcal for a general 25-gram handful of unsalted nuts; this figure does not apply to every pack. | I want the option to choose unsalted nuts and decide on my own portion, without confusing unsalted with low in energy. Around 29% of consumers put salt and portion size first. |
| Flavour and variety | Check which types of nuts, salt and any coatings are listed in the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends varying the types of nuts you eat. | If I mainly want variety on the table, I look at the types of nuts and the flavour of the mix. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and variety. |
| Packaging and quantity | Compare the net weight and choose an amount that suits the number of guests and the storage advice on the pack. | I want a pack that suits my drinks gathering and lets me store any leftovers properly. Around 14% of consumers put pack choice first. |
A protein figure in grams or a product name does not, on its own, establish whether the claim ‘high in protein’ meets the applicable requirements.
Compare the nutritional values when choosing your serving size, and treat the use of a nutrition claim as a separate matter. The NVWA and the European Commission explain that nutrition claims must meet the applicable EU requirements.
Flink lists 27 grams of protein and 614 kcal per 100 grams for Duyvis peanuts. For 25 grams, that works out to a calculated 6.75 grams of protein and 153.5 kcal.
Calculate the nutritional values for the same serving size and serve an amount that suits your choice.
Salted varieties, mixed nuts and coated peanuts are different products; general nutritional information for nuts does not automatically apply to each one.
Check the nutrition table and ingredients for the exact variant. If you have an allergy, also read the allergen information on the pack; the NVWA says this must be shown on the label of pre-packed products.
A relevant choice for unsalted and salted peanuts, as well as coated snack nuts.
A supermarket own-brand option that includes unsalted peanuts.
The range includes unsalted peanuts in various pack sizes.
Lidl offers its Alesto range for snacks and toppings.
The range includes unsalted peanuts, almonds, nut mixes and a product called Protein Nut Mix.
The variant checked is PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, 300 g resealable pouch.
This selection includes unsalted peanuts, peanuts in their shells, roasted peanuts and a nut mix. Compare nutritional values only when they are listed for the exact variant.
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Ideal if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts to serve with drinks and want to compare the nutritional values of the exact pack.
Lists 27 g of protein per 100 g. The ingredients include peanuts and sunflower oil; the product may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury mix with different types of nuts to serve with drinks.
The ingredients list includes peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, salt and sunflower oil, among other ingredients.
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Ideal if you’re looking for peanuts in their shells to enjoy as a snack with drinks.
The nutrition table lists 29 g of protein per 100 g. The peanuts are sold in their shells.
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Ideal if you’re looking for peanuts with their skins on to enjoy as a snack or use in recipes.
The product information lists 26 g of protein per 100 g and suggests using them after roasting or in dishes.
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Ideal if you’re looking for roasted peanuts to serve with drinks and want to take the nutritional values into account.
The nutrition table lists 26 g of protein and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
That doesn’t follow from the product category. A 25-gram serving of the two peanuts checked provides a calculated 6.25 to 6.75 grams of protein. According to the Dutch Sports Dietetics Association, recovery nutrition also depends on the type and duration of exercise, so consider your overall meal and training situation.
No. The amount of protein on the label alone is not enough to establish whether the claim meets the requirements. The NVWA and the European Commission state that nutrition claims must meet the applicable EU requirements.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact variant. The NVWA says that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. The PLUS resealable pouch checked contains peanuts and states that it may contain different types of nuts.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack; PLUS advises storing the peanuts checked in a cool, dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of quality loss or spoilage in mixed unsalted nuts.
Yes. Check that a pack matches the warning exactly. Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because of possible metal fragments. The NVWA warning for 170-gram packs of TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Cashew Nuts relates to the best-before date 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930; that date had passed by 12 October 2026. These warnings do not automatically apply to other products from the same brands or shops.
