If you’re keeping an eye on protein while watching Oranje, the best thing to do is work out how much you’ll actually put on your plate: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 6.3g of protein per 25g serving of unsalted peanuts. If you’ve done strength or endurance exercise yourself, consider the snack as part of your overall diet; simply watching football won’t change how much protein you need. And just because a snack contains protein doesn’t automatically mean it can carry an authorised claim such as ‘high protein’.
You want to know how much protein a serving you’ll actually eat contributes before kick-off, without assuming you need a specialist sports product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 6.3g of protein per 25g handful of unsalted peanuts.
If you’ve done strength or endurance exercise yourself, you’ll want to know how a snack fits into your overall protein intake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between people who exercise and those who don’t; the higher requirement relates to the exercise, not to watching the match.
You’re looking for something to share, such as a seasoned or crunchy snack, while also checking the ingredients and nutritional information on the label. Duyvis describes Oriental as peanuts with a crunchy coating and curry flavour.
Choose this option: if you’re looking for a simple snack with no added salt and can compare the label on the specific pack.
The trade-off: a larger serving provides more protein, but also more energy, so check both figures.
Choose this option: if having a mix of different types of nuts matters to you.
The trade-off: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 4.5g of protein per 25g for unsalted nuts; check the nutritional information for the mix you choose.
Choose this option: if you want to assess a mix marketed specifically as a protein product, such as ALDI’s salted or seasoned TRADER JOE’S Protein Nut Mix.
The trade-off: the product name alone doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your serving; compare the nutrition table for the exact variety.
Choose this option: if flavour and a crunchy coating matter more to you than plain peanuts.
The trade-off: don’t assume that the nutritional values for plain peanuts also apply to coated snack nuts.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare values per 100g and calculate them for the serving you eat. Flink lists Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts as containing 27g of protein and 614 kcal per 100g; that works out at 6.75g of protein and 153.5 kcal per 25g. | If I’m keeping an eye on protein during the match, I want to know what I’ll get from my own serving. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein per serving eaten. |
| Your own exercise | Consider whether you’ve done strength or endurance exercise yourself and look at the snack in the context of your overall diet. | After exercising, I want the snack to fit in with what else I eat. Around 29% of consumers prioritise how well it aligns with their own exercise goals. |
| Serving size and salt | Check the salt content of the exact variety and distinguish between the pack size and the amount you eat. | If I want to keep track of how much I snack and how much salt has been added, I look beyond the protein figure. Around 21% of consumers put serving size and salt first. |
| Flavour and sharing | Choose the variety you want and check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack. | When we’re watching together, I mainly want to choose a flavour and snack that we’ll enjoy sharing. Around 14% of consumers give flavour and ease of sharing top priority. |
A product can contain protein, but that alone doesn’t prove that the claim ‘high protein’ is authorised for that specific variety.
Check the exact claim and nutrition table on the pack. The European Commission says that nutrition claims must appear on the list of permitted claims under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006; the NVWA checks whether a protein claim is backed up by sufficient protein.
Flink lists Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts as containing 27g of protein and 614 kcal per 100g. Your serving may be smaller, and a larger serving increases both your protein and energy intake.
Calculate both values for the amount you’ll actually eat, rather than treating the whole pack as one serving.
Unsalted doesn’t tell you whether a product contains allergens. Duyvis says its unsalted peanuts may contain traces of various types of nuts.
If you have an allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA says allergen information must be shown on the label of pre-packed products.
The product ranges reviewed include both plain unsalted peanuts and seasoned Borrelnootjes, including Oriental.
AH Unsalted Peanuts are an own-brand option if you’re looking for a simple nut snack.
Jumbo stocks products including Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts in a 350g pack.
Lidl lists 200g packs of roasted unsalted peanuts, as well as seasoned snacks in the Alesto range.
The range includes 250g packs of TRADER JOE’S roasted unsalted peanuts and a Protein Nut Mix in salted or seasoned varieties.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts are an own-brand option in a 250g bag.
No. Watching a match isn’t strength or endurance exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes a higher protein requirement in relation to strength and endurance exercise, so assess a snack based on your own activity and overall diet.
Multiply the values per 100g by the serving weight divided by 100. Based on the figures published by Flink for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, a 25g serving contains 6.75g of protein and 153.5 kcal.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA says allergen information must be shown on the label of pre-packed products; Duyvis also says its unsalted peanuts may contain traces of various types of nuts.
Not simply because it contains protein. The European Commission says nutrition claims are only permitted if they appear on the list of authorised claims under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The NVWA also checks whether there is enough protein to support a protein claim.
No, the pack weight isn’t automatically the amount you’ll eat during the match. If you like, weigh out your serving and calculate the nutritional values for that amount.
