Choose based on the amount of protein in the portion you actually eat, and compare the nutritional information for the exact product. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts contains 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal. If you also do strength or endurance training, consider your overall diet: gaming alone is no reason to eat more protein or choose a special snack.
You want to snack on nuts while gaming and compare how much protein you get from the portion you eat. Also check the energy content, and distinguish between plain peanuts and varieties with a coating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides nutritional values for portions of unsalted peanuts and nuts; Duyvis publishes information for specific products.
You do strength or endurance training as well as gaming, and want to fit a snack into your overall diet. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a higher protein requirement is linked to those sporting activities, not to a gaming session.
You want to set aside a measured portion and store the rest properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool.
A good choice if: you want to compare protein per portion and choose peanuts as a snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 6.3 g of protein per 25 g for generic unsalted peanuts.
Bear in mind: that generic value does not apply to every product. Duyvis lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for Pinda’s Ongezouten; the manufacturer also lists sunflower oil and possible traces of other nuts.
A good choice if: variety matters more to you than sticking to the same type of peanut. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends varying the types of unsalted nuts you eat.
Bear in mind: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the generic category of unsalted nuts contains 4.5 g of protein and 164 kcal per 25 g portion. This is not an exact value for every type of nut or mix.
A good choice if: you specifically want a salty snack and take the salt content into account. PLUS lists 24.7 g of protein and 0.78 g of salt per 100 g for Pinda’s Extra Groot (gez).
Bear in mind: these nutritional values apply to that specific variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts for everyday snacking.
A good choice if: flavour or a crunchy coating matters more to you than protein per portion; Duyvis describes this type as peanuts with a coating.
Bear in mind: Flink’s Dutch product page lists 15 g of protein, 578 kcal and 1.7 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Cocktail-borrelnoten. Don’t use the nutritional values for plain peanuts to assess these.
Compare the exact variety using the same portion size. The percentages below indicate which factor consumers prioritise in this particular choice.
| Factor | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the exact variety per 25 g, or convert the nutritional values to match your own portion. | If I mainly want to compare protein per portion during a gaming session, I look at what I actually eat; if I also exercise, I consider my overall diet. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein per portion. |
| Portion and energy | Set aside a portion and compare protein and kcal for the same serving size. | If I want to know what I’m getting from my snack portion, I look at its energy content as well as its protein. Around 29% of consumers give portion size and energy the highest priority. |
| Flavour, salt and coating | Check whether you’re buying plain nuts, salted peanuts or a coated variety, and read the nutritional information for that product. | If I’m mainly looking for a particular flavour or crunchy texture, I use protein and salt as additional points of comparison. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour, salt or a coating. |
| Serving and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how you use it, and seal the pack well after opening. | For snacks at my desk, it matters whether I can set aside a suitable portion and store the rest properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise ease of use and storage. |
The Duyvis Pinda’s Ongezouten product reviewed lists 27 g of protein per 100 g; Flink’s Dutch product page lists 15 g per 100 g for Duyvis Cocktail-borrelnoten.
Compare the exact variety using the same quantity, and check the salt content too.
A 25 g portion is not the same as a 235 g pack. The nutritional values for the amount you eat may therefore differ from those for a handful.
Set aside the amount you want to eat and calculate the nutritional values for that portion.
Duyvis lists sunflower oil in Pinda’s Ongezouten and names peanuts, as well as possible traces of other nuts.
Check the ingredients and allergen information separately from the ‘unsalted’ label. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens.
These brands and retailers offer examples of different types of nuts; the product information given applies only to the varieties described.
The range includes unsalted and salted peanuts, as well as coated cocktail peanuts, all relevant to this comparison.
The product pages included in this comparison cover AH unsalted peanuts and unsalted almonds.
The product page reviewed lists Jumbo Pinda’s Ongezouten in a 250 g pack.
The product range reviewed includes unsalted peanuts and Alesto snacks with a seasoned coating.
The Dutch product page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
The product pages reviewed include unsalted peanuts in a 300 g stand-up pouch and salted peanuts in a 275 g tub.
These Joybuy products are suitable options if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts or other unsalted nuts to snack on while gaming.
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An option if you want to set aside peanuts in their shells to snack on during a gaming session.
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An option if you want to compare unsalted peanuts with other nut snacks.
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An option if you want to compare roasted peanuts with unsalted peanuts or other nuts as a snack.
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An option if you’d like to consider raw, unsalted almonds as well as peanuts.
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An option if you want to compare a mix of different unsalted nuts with plain peanuts.
No. The higher protein requirement mentioned by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre is linked to strength or endurance training, not gaming. If you also exercise, consider your overall diet; a gaming session alone doesn’t mean you need a special high-protein snack.
Compare the same amount of the exact variety, and convert the values to match the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 6.3 g of protein per 25 g for generic unsalted peanuts; Duyvis lists 27 g per 100 g for Pinda’s Ongezouten.
No. Another type of nut is not automatically suitable if you have an allergy. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens, so check the allergen information on the packaging of the specific snack.
Keep nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example; also follow the best-before date and any storage instructions on the packaging.
No. Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that it may contain metal particles and says not to consume this specific product; the warning does not automatically apply to other AH peanuts.
