Choose unsalted peanuts for a simple snack that provides protein, and judge the amount by the portion you actually eat. Shelled pistachios offer some variety; coated party nuts are another flavour option, with their own nutritional values and allergens. A protein figure per 100 g alone does not confirm that a product can be described as ‘high in protein’.
After exercising, you’ll want to know how much protein your portion provides and how it fits in with the rest of your diet. The Association of Sports Nutrition Experts in the Netherlands describes the recovery context after intense exercise.
You want to decide for yourself how much you eat during a long games night. Measuring out a portion makes that choice clear. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
You’re looking for something that suits your guests’ preferences and takes their allergies into account. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority treats peanuts and tree nuts as separate allergens, so check the information on the packaging of the variety you choose.
Start with the portion you plan to eat, then compare the nutritional values for the same quantity and check the flavour, packaging and allergens.
The percentages below relate to consumers choosing nuts with extra protein in mind for a games night in the Netherlands; each row names one main purchasing priority.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare protein per 100 g and work out how much the amount you eat provides. | After exercising, I want to know what my snack portion adds to my overall diet. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the protein provided by the portion they eat. |
| Portion size and energy | Compare nutritional values for the same portion size and set aside the amount you want. | During a long games night, I want to be able to decide on my portion in advance. Portion control comes first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Flavour and ease of serving | Check whether the nuts are shelled and whether the product is coated or seasoned. | I want a snack that suits my taste and is easy to serve during a game. Around 20% of consumers choose mainly for flavour and convenience at the table. |
| Allergens for guests | Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact variety. | When I buy snacks for a group, I want to take food allergies into account. Around 13% of consumers make this their first priority. |
| Packaging and leftovers | Choose packaging that suits the number of people eating and follow the storage instructions for any leftovers. | I don’t want to open more than suits the evening and the number of people eating. Around 7% of consumers focus mainly on pack size and storing leftovers. |
A nutritional value per 100 g is not the same as an authorised nutrition claim. The European Commission states that nutrition claims may only be used if they appear on the list of authorised claims and meet the relevant conditions.
Compare the grams of protein per portion and check the applicable conditions for the exact product variety before using the claim.
The Jumbo pack reviewed lists 14 portions of 25 g; the 300 g AH pack reviewed lists 12 portions. So the portion stated on a pack isn’t necessarily the amount you eat during the evening.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve and set that amount aside.
Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale contains wheat and has additional allergen warnings. A plain peanut snack has a different composition.
Read the current ingredients list and warnings for the exact variety, especially if you’re sharing the snack with guests.
Albert Heijn has issued a recall for AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub, with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. This notice applies to that specific variety and batch.
Compare the product name, packaging and best-before date with the notice, and do not eat the affected batch.
The varieties mentioned include plain unsalted peanuts and coated party nuts.
The own-brand varieties mentioned are unsalted peanuts and shelled pistachios.
Ongezouten Kingsize Pinda’s 350 g is an unsalted variety in a multi-portion pack.
The variety mentioned is 200 g of roasted unsalted peanuts, described as a snack or ingredient.
The variety mentioned is Trader Joe’s 250 g of roasted unsalted peanuts.
PLUS Pinda’s ongezouten 250 g is an own-brand option for a plain unsalted snack.
The selection includes unsalted and roasted peanuts, peanuts in their shells and pistachio varieties. Check the portion size, nutritional values and allergens for each product.
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An unsalted peanut snack for anyone looking for plain, shelled peanuts.
Per 100 g: 27 g protein and 0.02 g salt. Contains peanuts and may contain cashews.
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A pistachio option for anyone who’d rather not shell nuts during a game.
The product description says the pistachios are shelled and skinned, and suitable for snacking.
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A roasted peanut snack that the description also says can be shared.
Per 100 g: 26 g protein, 590 kcal and 1.5 g salt. The ingredients list includes herbs and spices; the packaging is resealable. Contains peanuts and may contain traces of other nuts.
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A peanut snack in its shell; bear in mind that you’ll need to shell the peanuts at the table.
Per 100 g: 29 g protein and 0.12 g salt.
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A shelled pistachio option for anyone looking for a change from plain peanuts.
Per 100 g: 20 g protein and 1.5 g salt. The product description says the pistachios are ready to eat.
Not on the basis of a protein figure per 100 g alone. The European Commission says nutrition claims may only be used if they appear on the list of authorised claims and meet the relevant conditions. So check the exact product variety before using the claim.
That depends on your exercise, body weight and the rest of your diet. After intense exercise, the Association of Sports Nutrition Experts in the Netherlands recommends 0.2–0.4 g of protein per kilogram of body weight within two hours, particularly if you’ll be exercising again soon. Based on the stated 27 g per 100 g, a 25 g portion of Duyvis Pinda’s Ongezouten provides 6.75 g of protein; consider this as part of your overall diet.
Not automatically. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority treats peanuts and tree nuts as separate allergens, but a product may contain several allergens or carry a warning about possible traces. Read the current information for the exact variety and make sure it’s suitable for the allergy in question.
Don’t assume this snack is suitable for young children. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS peanut products reviewed warn that young children may choke on them; follow the warnings on the product packaging.
Albert Heijn has issued a recall for AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub, with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Check the product name, packaging and date, and do not eat the affected batch. This does not apply to the AH Ongezouten pinda’s 300 g discussed here.
