People who do sport and count protein per snack
You want to know what a measured serving adds to your daily diet, without automatically treating a nut snack as a recovery product.
Who is this relevant to?
Everyday fans of unsalted snacks
You’re looking for a plant-based snack to enjoy regularly, and keeping an eye on salt, ingredients and how much you eat.
People stocking up for work or when out and about
You want a supply that’s easy to portion and store in a sealed container, while bearing allergens in mind if you’ll be sharing it.
What should you look for when choosing?
Don’t just look at protein per 100 g. The serving you eat, energy, salt, ease of storage and allergen information all help determine whether a product is right for your snack cupboard.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Protein per serving | Compare the same serving size. For 25 g, Flink lists 6,75 g of protein and 153,5 kcal for Duyvis Ongezouten Pinda Noten 235g; PLUS’s product information lists 6,25 g of protein and 155,75 kcal for PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten Per Stazak 300 g. | If I want to keep track of my protein intake, I look at what my own serving provides, not just the figure per 100 g. Around 36% of consumers put protein per serving eaten first. |
| Daily nutritional balance | Compare the energy and salt figures on the label of the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; don’t apply the figures for unsalted peanuts to salted or seasoned varieties. | If I snack on nuts regularly, I want to know how much energy and salt my serving contains, as well as its protein. Around 29% of consumers make daily nutritional balance their top buying priority. |
| Stocking up and storage | Choose a pack size that matches how much you’ll use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. | If I stock up on nuts for work or when I’m out and about, I want to be able to portion them and store them properly once opened. Around 21% of consumers put convenient storage first. |
| Allergens and sharing | Check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging of the exact variety. PLUS lists peanuts and the possible presence of various other nuts. | If I share nuts with others, I want to be able to check the allergen information on the packaging. Around 14% of consumers make allergen safety their top priority. |
The protein and energy figures above are based on product information from Flink and PLUS. They aren’t our own measurements and, on their own, say nothing about faster recovery or whether a product is allowed to carry the ‘high protein’ claim.
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a protein figure means a claim is allowed
A protein figure on the label doesn’t, by itself, show that a product meets the official requirements for a commercial claim such as ‘high protein’.
Use label figures to compare servings. Before using a commercial nutrition claim, check that the exact product meets the official definition and requirements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the European Union explain that claims are subject to rules.
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Assuming unsalted means unprocessed
Duyvis explains that peanuts are cooled after roasting and may then be salted. So the description ‘unsalted’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you what other processing has taken place.
Read the ingredients and preparation information for the variety you’re buying. Don’t assume how it was processed based only on the description ‘unsalted’.
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Ignoring a recall notice because the best-before date hasn’t passed, or has already passed
Warnings may apply to specific products and batches, regardless of the usual shelf life of other nuts from the same brand.
Compare the product name and best-before date on the packaging with the warning. Don’t use the affected packs listed, and don’t automatically assume other products are part of the same recall.
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Buying a large bag without a plan for storing it once opened
Nuts can turn rancid, become chewy or go mouldy, and may absorb odours. A supply that isn’t sealed properly could go to waste.
Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use, and store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
If you don’t finish a pack or store it properly, some of your supply could become unusable.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
The range includes unsalted, salted, roasted, marinated and coated peanuts.
- For Duyvis Ongezouten Pinda Noten 235g, Flink lists 27 g of protein, 614 kcal and less than 0,01 g of salt per 100 g.
- These label figures apply to that specific variety and don’t prove a recovery effect or that a legal claim is allowed.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers unsalted peanuts, among other products.
- The product page recommends reading the packaging so you can check the information for the specific variety.
- The safety warning concerns AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, not the entire range.
Jumbo
The range includes unsalted peanuts in various pack sizes, as well as salted and seasoned varieties.
- The range page lists pack sizes and unit prices, making it easy to compare the available options.
- The range listing doesn’t, by itself, show a protein claim or nutritional values for every variety.
Lidl
Lidl has a Dutch product page for mixed nuts.
- The product page confirms that it’s a nut mix.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional values of the mix you choose; the properties of peanuts on their own don’t automatically apply to a mix.
Aldi
The product information includes TRADER JOE’S nut and fruit mix or nut and raisin mix, 200 g.
- These mixes have a different composition from peanuts on their own.
- The NVWA warning applied only to TRADER JOE’S ongezouten cashewnoten, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026; that specific warning doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
Plus
PLUS offers PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten Per Stazak 300 g, with published nutritional and allergen information.
- For this variety, the product information lists 25 g of protein, 623 kcal and 0 g of salt per 100 g.
- This information applies to this specific pack. Check the allergen information and label on the product you buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need to buy special protein snacks if you do sport?
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. So consider the snack as part of your overall diet.
Can a nut snack with lots of protein automatically be called ‘high protein’?
No. A commercial nutrition claim can only be used if the exact product meets the official definition and requirements. A protein figure on the label isn’t, by itself, proof that it does.
How should you store opened nuts?
Store opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. For an unopened pack, follow the storage instructions and use-by or best-before date on the label.
What should you do with the recalled AH tub of peanuts?
Don’t eat AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn says you can return the pack for a full refund; for online purchases, the retailer provides a form.
What does the change to allergen warnings in the Netherlands mean for pre-packed products?
From 1 January 2026, the NVWA will check precautionary allergen labelling on pre-packed products during inspections. If you’re sharing a supply, check the information on the packaging of the exact product.