Compare the protein content per 100 g, then consider how much your usual portion contributes. Check the organic certification and allergen information separately. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport and eat a varied diet don’t need special protein shakes or bars. Nuts can be one option as part of your overall diet, but they’re not an automatic solution for recovery.
You want to know what a portion of nuts contributes around strength or endurance training. Compare the nutrition table for the exact product with the amount you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
You want organic nuts, so you check the organic certification separately from attributes such as unsalted or unroasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day and varying the types you choose.
You compare pack sizes and choose an amount that suits your shopping habits and how you’ll use them. A smaller pack doesn’t, in itself, tell you anything about the protein it provides. Deloitte Netherlands cites price as a general factor in supermarket choices.
If you’re considering organic nuts around sport or recovery, it helps to assess nutritional value, organic certification and practical suitability separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare protein and energy per 100 g, then work out how much your portion provides. | If I do sport, I want to know what my own portion contributes rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the protein in their own portion. |
| Organic certification | Check for the EU organic logo and, when the logo is used, the inspection code and the origin of the agricultural products. | I want to be sure I’m buying organic, regardless of terms such as unsalted or natural. Around 25% of consumers make confidence in organic certification their top purchase priority. |
| Everyday food choice | Read the ingredients, salt content and preparation method for the exact product. | For my everyday snack, I’m mainly looking for a suitable product, not just the highest protein content. Around 19% of consumers prioritise the overall composition for everyday use. |
| Packaging and affordability | Compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis and choose a pack that suits how you’ll use it. | I want to fit organic nuts into my regular food shop and choose a practical amount. Around 13% of consumers prioritise affordability and pack size. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about possible cross-contamination on the packaging. | If you have a relevant allergy, suitability comes before protein content or organic certification. Around 12% of consumers let a relevant allergy determine their choice. |
These terms answer different questions. An organic product name doesn’t tell you how much protein that product contains.
Check the organic information and nutrition table separately on the packaging.
Unsalted doesn’t tell you how a nut has been prepared. For example, Duyvis describes roasted peanuts that are available both salted and unsalted.
Read the preparation details and ingredients for the exact product, especially when comparing products by their composition.
The almond packs described come in different sizes: Jumbo lists 175 g and PLUS lists 150 g.
Compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis and choose an amount that suits how you’ll use it.
Allergen information and warnings about possible cross-contamination may also be important. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that suppliers must inform consumers about allergens present.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on every new pack. Duyvis refers to the packaging for information about possible traces.
Albert Heijn lists organic unsalted peanuts and organic unroasted almonds as separate product options.
Jumbo describes Organic Unroasted Almonds in a 175 g pack.
PLUS describes organic almonds in a 150 g pack.
Duyvis describes unsalted peanuts and also distinguishes between different preparation methods.
An ALDI Netherlands product page describes an unsalted Trader Joe’s nut mix containing almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
Lidl Netherlands has a product page for a nut mix in its nuts range.
These product options help you compare protein content per 100 g across different types of nuts. Check separately on the packaging whether a product is organically certified.
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Enjoy as a snack or use in recipes.
The product information lists 27 g of protein per 100 g. Ingredients: 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts.
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Enjoy as a snack, or use in baking or cooking.
The product information lists 21.0 g of protein per 100 g and 100% almonds.
Contains almonds.
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Enjoy as a snack or use in dishes and baking.
The product information lists 18.67 g of protein per 100 g.
Contains cashew nuts and other tree nuts.
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The product information suggests using them as a snack or in dishes such as curries, stir-fries and salads.
The product information lists 26 g of protein per 100 g.
Contains peanuts.
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 varied diet. When choosing, consider the nutritional value of your portion and your overall diet.
Check the logo and the information displayed with it. The European Commission says that products bearing the EU organic logo must meet certain requirements, including containing at least 95% organic ingredients. The inspection code and the origin of the agricultural products should also appear alongside the logo. This tells you about the organic certification, not the protein contribution.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that suppliers must inform consumers about allergens present. If you have a relevant allergy, also read the warnings about possible cross-contamination on the packaging. Duyvis refers to the product information for details.
No, these terms don’t mean the same thing. Duyvis describes roasted peanuts that are available both salted and unsalted. So check how the exact product has been prepared.
Compare pack sizes on a like-for-like basis and check the nutritional value per 100 g. Jumbo lists 175 g for the organic almonds described, while PLUS lists 150 g. Pack size alone doesn’t tell you how much protein your portion provides.
