For a garden party, choose nuts based on the protein in a weighed serving, and check the salt content and allergens too. According to product information from Flink for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g and from PLUS for PLUS Unsalted Peanuts, a 30 g serving provides 8.1 g and 7.5 g of protein respectively, at around 184 and 187 kcal. A protein figure alone is not a reason to describe a product using the commercial claim ‘high in protein’; check the label too and bear in mind the applicable EU conditions for nutrition claims.
You want to know how much protein a weighed snack portion provides, without treating nuts as a complete recovery product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises sportspeople to consider their needs as part of a varied diet.
You want to offer unsalted options or a range of choices, while also considering the portion you serve and the nutritional information on the packaging.
You want to be able to refer to the information on the exact pack being served when guests ask about ingredients and allergens. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately in its allergen information.
Choose these when: you want to compare the protein in a weighed serving.
Consider: the Duyvis and PLUS options discussed differ by 0.6 g of stated protein per 30 g serving; both also provide energy.
Choose this when: variety between different types of nuts matters for your party spread.
Consider: check the information for the exact mix for protein and allergens; the name alone does not tell you how much protein it contains.
Choose these when: flavour and texture are the priority at your party.
Consider: these have a different recipe from plain peanuts, so don’t assume their nutritional or allergen information is the same.
According to Flink, the 30 g serving used for comparison contains 8.1 g of protein for the Duyvis option; according to PLUS, the PLUS option contains 7.5 g. A commercial claim such as ‘high in protein’ must meet the applicable EU definition and conditions; the NVWA explains that nutrition claims are subject to European rules.
| What to consider | What should you look for when buying? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare labels per 100 g and calculate the figures for the same weighed serving; don’t base a nutrition claim on a single figure alone. | If I want to know how much protein I’m actually serving, I compare the figures for equal portions; around 31% of consumers prioritise protein per serving. |
| Salt and energy | Check the salt and energy figures for the exact product, and keep portion sizes the same when comparing. | If I want to serve unsalted nuts and take the energy in my portion into account too, I check both figures on the label; around 25% of consumers prioritise salt and energy per portion. |
| Allergens for guests | Read the allergen information on the packaging and check for warnings about the possible presence of other nuts. | If guests have questions about allergens, I want to be able to refer to the packaging for the exact product being served; around 19% of consumers prioritise verifiable allergen information. |
| Flavour and recipe | Compare the exact flavour and recipe; plain peanuts, nut mixes and peanuts with a dough coating are different product types. | If I’m looking for a particular flavour or crunchy texture for the party spread, I choose based on the recipe; around 13% of consumers prioritise flavour and texture. |
| Quantity and planning | Match the pack size to the number of portions you want to serve. | If I want to buy enough for my serving plan without unnecessary leftovers, I check the pack size; around 12% of consumers prioritise quantity and shopping plans. |
For a 30 g portion, the stated 25–27 g of protein per 100 g in the options discussed works out at 7.5–8.1 g of protein. The calculation depends on how much you actually serve.
Weigh the same portion when comparing products, and multiply both the protein and energy figures per 100 g by the same portion factor.
Unsalted says nothing about allergens. The PLUS option lists peanuts and the possible presence of various tree nuts.
Check the full label on the exact pack and keep it handy in case guests have questions. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately in its allergen information.
Duyvis describes Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes as peanuts with a dough coating; these have a different recipe from plain peanuts.
Use the nutritional and allergen information for the exact flavour you’re serving.
Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. The NVWA warning for Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews 170 g gives barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. These warnings apply to the specified products and versions, not to all nuts from those brands.
Check the product name and version against the warning; for the cashews mentioned, check the barcode too. Do not eat the specific products named.
According to Duyvis, its range includes plain peanuts and options with a crunchy dough coating.
AH Unsalted Peanuts is one of the options in its own-label range.
Jumbo offers, among other products, unsalted nut mixes and a range of party mixes.
Unsalted peanuts are a relevant product category in Lidl’s Dutch range.
The range description mentions a variety of nuts, both salted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts is an own-label option with nutritional and allergen information for the pack specified.
This selection includes in-shell peanuts, unsalted and roasted peanuts, and an unsalted nut mix. Compare nutritional values for equal portions, and check the allergen information on the exact pack for your guests.
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Suited to anyone who wants to serve in-shell peanuts and doesn’t mind guests having to shell them.
The product information lists 29 g of protein per 100 g. Contains peanuts.
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Suited to anyone who wants to weigh out an unsalted peanut snack for the party spread.
The product information lists 27 g of protein per 100 g and 99% peanuts. May contain cashews.
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Suited to anyone who wants to serve a variety of nuts.
The product information lists 19.1 g of protein per 100 g. The mix contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; may contain traces of peanuts.
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An option for anyone who wants to weigh out peanuts as a snack or ingredient.
The product information lists 26 g of protein and 9 g of fibre per 100 g. Contains peanuts.
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Suited to anyone who wants to compare roasted peanuts using the nutritional information on the packaging.
The product information lists 26 g of protein and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, and states that the product contains 100% peanuts. Contains peanuts.
Convert the nutritional value per 100 g to the same weighed amount. For 30 g, multiply the figure per 100 g by 0.30; for the Duyvis and PLUS peanuts discussed, this works out at 8.1 g and 7.5 g of protein respectively.
No, a protein figure alone isn’t enough. A commercial nutrition claim must meet the applicable EU definition and conditions; the NVWA points to the European rules that govern these claims.
No. The NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately; botanically, a peanut is a legume. Also check the exact pack for any warnings about other nuts.
Treat a portion of nuts as a contribution to your overall diet, not as a proven recovery product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most sportspeople don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Joybuy’s product information advises storing the peanuts in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture, and sealing the pack well after opening. Follow the instructions on the packaging you buy.
