Choose peanuts for gaming based on the nutritional values for the portion you actually eat, rather than looking at the protein figure alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 6.3 g of protein and 157 kcal for a typical 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts; the values for a specific variety may differ. Gaming by itself does not justify claims about sports recovery. If you also do strength or endurance training, consider the snack as part of your overall diet.
You want a peanut snack that fits around your strength or endurance training. Compare the nutritional values per portion and consider the snack as part of your overall diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise do not need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet.
You want something to enjoy during a gaming session and would like to know how much energy and salt you’re consuming. Check the label for the variety you choose and decide in advance how much you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 157 kcal for a typical 25 g handful of unsalted peanuts.
You mainly choose snacks for their salty flavour or spicy coating. Treat plain, salted and coated peanuts as different varieties, and compare their ingredients and nutritional values separately. Duyvis and Lidl describe their product ranges and flavours; these descriptions are not an independent comparison.
Start with the nutritional values for your own portion. Then check the salt and ingredients, before choosing based on flavour and how you plan to portion and store the pack.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy per portion | Compare both values per 100 g, then work them out for the amount you eat. | If I’m keeping an eye on protein, I also want to know how much energy my portion provides. Around 42% of consumers put protein and energy first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and nutrition table for that exact variety. | If I want to limit added salt, I compare the ingredients and nutritional values on the pack. Around 33% of consumers put salt and ingredients first. |
| Flavour, portion size and storage | Choose your preferred flavour and check whether the pack can be resealed securely. | If I’m snacking while gaming, I want to choose a flavour I enjoy and store the rest properly. Around 25% of consumers put flavour, portioning and storage first. |
Unsalted does not automatically mean low in calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container. Peanuts are an allergen; if you have an allergy, always check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
Protein, energy and salt are separate figures. A protein claim alone does not tell you how much energy or salt you’ll get in your portion.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work them out for the portion you plan to eat.
A bag may contain several portions. So the value per 100 g or per handful does not automatically show the nutritional values for the whole pack.
Decide on your portion in advance and work out the label values for that amount.
Coated peanuts are a different product variety. A manufacturer’s description of the flavour or crunch does not prove that the product has a higher protein content.
Choose a coating based on your flavour preference, and compare the nutritional values and allergen information for that specific variety.
The range includes unsalted, salted and coated peanut varieties, so you can compare them by type and ingredients.
The own-brand range includes AH Extra Large Unsalted Peanuts, a variety you can assess by its size and label.
The range includes plain unsalted peanuts, larger packs and king-size varieties.
Lidl lists unsalted peanuts and Alesto snacks with a spicy coating.
The Dutch product page lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
This selection includes unsalted and salted peanuts, a flavoured variety and pack sizes ranging from 210 g to 1 kg. Compare the listed values per 100 g with your own portion, and check the product information before choosing.
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An unsalted variety to compare for protein and energy as well as flavour.
Joybuy’s product information lists 27 g of protein and 2690 kJ per 100 g, and names 99% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
The information states that the product contains peanuts and may contain traces of cashew nuts.
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A salted variety for anyone who wants to compare the ingredients and salt content alongside the protein value.
Joybuy’s product information lists 26 g of protein, 613 kcal and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list names peanuts, sunflower oil and salt.
The product information warns of a choking hazard for children under 5 and states that the product contains peanuts and may contain other nuts.
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A flavoured variety to consider if taste matters alongside nutritional values.
Joybuy’s product information describes an oolong tea flavour and lists 25.2 g of protein, 544 kcal and 1.37 g of salt per 100 g.
The product information states that the product contains peanuts.
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A roasted variety to compare with other peanut snacks for nutritional values and ingredients.
Joybuy’s product information lists 26 g of protein, 626 kcal and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list states 100% peanuts.
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The 1 kg pack is only suitable if you can portion it out and store it in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed container once opened.
A gaming session alone is not a reason to have extra protein or special sports nutrition. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre links increased protein requirements to strength and endurance training, and says that most people who exercise do not need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Joybuy’s product information for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g. For a 25 g portion of your choosing, that works out as 6.75 g of protein and 153.5 kcal. This is a calculation based on the label values, not a recommended portion size.
No. A protein figure or product name alone is not enough to support a nutrition claim. The European Commission states that nutrition claims are only permitted when they appear on the applicable list and meet the relevant conditions. So check the claim and product information for the specific variety.
Peanuts are an allergen, so check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including for unsalted peanuts and coated varieties. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
No. The warning concerns only AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns of possible metal fragments; the warning does not automatically apply to the unsalted variety or all AH peanuts.
