If you want to calculate how much protein you get during a night shift, compare unsalted peanuts based on the portion you plan to eat. According to Flink, the Duyvis peanuts included in this comparison provide 8.1 g of protein per 30 g serving, compared with 7.5 g for the PLUS peanuts. According to the same product information, these servings provide 184.2 and 186.9 kcal respectively. Nuts can be part of your diet around exercise, but these calculations do not prove any specific recovery benefit.
You want to know in advance how much protein a planned snack portion will provide. For the Duyvis and PLUS peanuts included in this comparison, Flink and PLUS respectively list nutritional values per 100 g.
You’re looking for a nut snack to include in your daily diet alongside training and night shifts. The Voedingscentrum identifies keen strength and endurance athletes as a group with higher protein requirements; this does not say anything about a specific effect of a nut product on recovery.
You want to choose your snack in advance and may prefer unsalted nuts. VGZ gives unsalted nuts as an example of a light snack during a night shift; the Voedingscentrum distinguishes unsalted nuts from salted and coated varieties.
First compare the nutritional values for the portion you plan to eat, then check whether the variety and packaging suit your night shift.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Check the protein per 100 g and work out how much that is for the portion you plan to eat. | If I want to keep track of my protein intake, I look at the amount in my planned snack. Around 36% of consumers consider the protein provided per portion their top buying priority. |
| Portion size | Decide on your portion in advance and check the energy per portion too. | During a night shift, I want a measured snack that fits my eating routine. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on having a small, pre-planned snack portion. |
| Variety and allergens | Check whether the nuts are unsalted or coated, and read the allergen information for the exact variety. | If I like to mix things up, I want to know which nuts and other ingredients are in the mix. Around 21% of consumers give flavour and product variety top priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare pack sizes and follow the storage instructions after opening. | For my regular night shifts, I want to choose a pack that suits how much I use and can store. Around 14% of consumers look at this first. |
According to Flink, the Duyvis peanuts included in this comparison contain 27 g of protein per 100 g. A 30 g serving works out at 8.1 g of protein and 184.2 kcal.
Calculate the protein and energy for the amount you actually plan to eat. The 30 g serving is used here as a basis for calculation, not as personal dietary advice.
A stated amount of protein describes the product’s composition, but it does not prove that the product is suitable as a complete recovery food. The NVWA says that nutrition claims are subject to rules and that voluntary food information must not be misleading.
Compare the nutrition table and don’t infer a specific effect on night work or training from a protein figure.
The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five, but not salted nuts, borrelnoten or nuts with chocolate or sugar.
Check the exact variety and ingredients rather than relying on the brand alone.
The Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Seal the pack after portioning and follow the storage instructions on the label.
An option to compare if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts.
The range includes unsalted peanuts and an unsalted nut mix, among other products.
A supermarket option with unsalted peanuts.
A relevant option to include when comparing unsalted peanuts.
The range description mentions various types of nuts, including salted and unsalted varieties.
An unsalted peanut product with published nutritional values and ingredients.
Browse nut mixes, peanuts and almonds here as possible snacks for a night shift; check the nutritional values and ingredients for each variety.
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A nut mix to consider if you’d prefer a mix rather than one type of nut for your night shift.
Pack size: 150 gr.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to calculate the nutritional values per portion.
The product information lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil, with 27 g of protein and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
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An alternative if you’d like to take raw, unsalted almonds instead of peanuts.
The product information lists 24 g of protein and 0.03 g of salt per 100 g.
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A mix to compare if you like having different types of nuts to choose from.
The product information lists hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews, and gives the protein content as 16.9 g per 100 g.
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An option if you’d like peanuts as a snack and don’t mind shelling them.
The product information lists 29 g of protein and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g.
A 30 g serving of the Duyvis peanuts included in this comparison provides 8.1 g of protein, while the PLUS peanuts provide 7.5 g. Flink and PLUS list 27 g and 25 g of protein per 100 g respectively; the portion calculation is based on those product values.
No, the nutritional values of nuts do not prove any specific recovery benefit. The Voedingscentrum identifies keen strength and endurance athletes as a group with higher protein requirements, but a snack should be considered as part of your overall diet.
No, don’t judge a nutrition claim solely by the number of grams of protein. The NVWA says that nutrition claims are subject to rules and that voluntary food information must not be misleading. So check the information on the packaging without assuming the claim proves an effect from the product.
No, the NVWA lists peanuts and nuts separately as allergens. For pre-packed products, allergen information should be on the label; check the details for the exact variety, including any warnings about possible traces.
The NVWA issued a warning about Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews 170 g with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23 September 2026 because of possible metal fragments; do not eat that specific pack. Albert Heijn recalled AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 4 November 2026. These warnings apply to the named products and details, not to all nuts from those shops.
