For a birthday, choose peanuts based on their flavour and what’s safe for your guests. Then check how much protein and energy the portion you plan to serve provides. Flink lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g, but that alone doesn’t determine whether a product meets the requirements for a nutrition claim such as ‘high in protein’. Bear in mind the needs of guests with a peanut allergy, and consider how you’ll serve peanuts if children are present.
You want a birthday snack that contributes to your protein intake, but you’ll consider it as part of your overall diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that strength and endurance training can increase protein requirements, and that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products.
You’re looking for peanuts without a salty taste to add to the party spread. Unsalted varieties are listed by several of the specified supermarket chains; check the packaging of the variety you buy.
You’re planning a birthday with guests who have a food allergy or with children. For you, serving safely comes before flavour or protein content: check the allergen information and consider whether whole peanuts are a suitable way to serve them.
Start by checking for allergies and considering how you’ll serve the peanuts if children are present. Then choose a flavour and compare the nutritional values on the exact pack.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare protein and energy per 100 g, then work out the amounts for the portion you want to serve. Use the values for the exact variety. | If you want to take the protein provided by a portion into account for guests who enjoy sport, check its energy content too. Around 31% of consumers make protein content their top purchase priority. |
| Serving safely | Ask about food allergies and read the label. If children are present, consider separately whether whole peanuts are suitable. | If you’re expecting guests with a peanut allergy or have children at the table, you’ll want to choose a snack accordingly. Around 25% of consumers put guest safety first. |
| Flavour and salt | Decide whether you want to serve unsalted, salted or seasoned peanuts, and check the ingredients and salt content on the pack. | If a savoury snack flavour or an unsalted option is your main criterion, compare the varieties on the label. Around 19% of consumers start with flavour and salt content. |
| Packaging and leftovers | Choose a net weight that suits your party plans. Seal opened peanuts well and store them in a dry place. | If you mainly want to buy enough without leaving lots of leftovers, check the pack size and how to store an opened bag. Around 13% of consumers prioritise quantity and leftovers. |
| Overall cost | Compare the current price per kilogram for the same type, and take into account how much you need. | If you mainly want to manage the cost of the party snacks you need, compare products on the same quantity basis. Around 12% of consumers make overall cost their top purchase priority. |
The amount of protein per 100 g isn’t enough on its own to determine whether a nutrition claim is permitted. A product name also doesn’t prove that it helps you recover faster.
Compare the nutritional values for the exact variety, and don’t treat a claim such as ‘high in protein’ as proven by the number of grams of protein alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses sports nutrition as part of your overall diet.
Flink lists 614 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Original as made without added oil or fat; this doesn’t prove that the variety contains less energy or more protein.
Compare the energy and protein per serving on the pack, and treat the preparation method as a separate feature.
Peanuts are an allergen. Whole peanuts also need extra care around children because of the risk of choking.
Check for allergies in advance and consider the way you’ll serve the peanuts separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises staying with children when they eat whole nuts.
Guests who avoid peanuts may need a suitable alternative snack.
Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026 because they may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to the batch specified and is not a general warning about all AH peanuts.
If there’s a safety warning, check that the product variety and best-before date match the packaging you have.
The range includes unsalted, salted and teriyaki peanuts, as well as Oven Baked Original.
Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Peanuts as a product.
Jumbo lists Unsalted Peanuts in a 250 g pack.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts in its range.
Aldi lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
These Joybuy products include salted and seasoned peanuts, peanuts in their shells, and unsalted roasted peanuts.
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A salted snack option if you’re looking for a savoury flavour to serve with drinks; the product description lists 26 g of protein and 613 kcal per 100 g.
The description lists peanuts, sunflower oil and salt. Not recommended for children under 5 because of the risk of choking.
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A seasoned variety to share if you’re looking for something different from plain peanuts; the nutritional information lists 25,2 g of protein and 544 kcal per 100 g.
The pack contains a desiccant sachet, which is not edible. Take extra care with whole peanuts if children are present.
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A spicy, seasoned snack if you want to serve something with a kick alongside drinks; the nutritional information lists 19,7 g of protein and 524 kcal per 100 g.
The description lists 1,65 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients include peanuts, wheat, egg and soya.
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An option to share if you want to serve peanuts in their shells; the nutritional information lists 29 g of protein per 100 g.
The description lists 0,12 g of salt per 100 g. Take extra care with whole peanuts around children; the product may contain traces of other nuts.
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An unsalted snack option if you want to serve roasted peanuts without added salt; the nutritional information lists 26 g of protein and 626 kcal per 100 g.
The description lists 0,02 g of salt per 100 g. Storage advice: keep in a cool, dry place.
No. The amount of protein per 100 g isn’t enough on its own to determine whether the nutrition claim ‘high in protein’ can be used. According to the European Union, a nutrition claim must meet the relevant requirements, so don’t base your conclusion on the product name or a single figure alone.
No. Don’t present peanuts as a promise of faster recovery or as a replacement for a varied diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre discusses protein requirements for strength and endurance training as part of your overall diet; peanuts can only contribute to that diet.
Think about how you’ll serve the peanuts before putting out whole ones, and bear in mind the risk of peanut allergies. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the risk of choking on whole nuts and advises children to eat calmly at the table, with an adult staying with them when they eat whole nuts.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; peanuts are one of the allergens covered by this requirement. Check the packaging of the exact variety.
Store peanuts in a well-sealed container in a dry place, preferably somewhere cool, and follow the instructions on the packaging too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 10 to 15 °C as an example of a suitable temperature for nuts.
