When choosing holiday snacks, first consider food safety, a suitable portion and the exact product variant. Then check how much protein the portion actually provides. Flink lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g, but this figure alone doesn’t prove that the product can be marketed as high in protein or that it helps you recover faster. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for young children, and anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product category.
If you’re buying peanuts for the family, first check whether the form is suitable for your child’s age and ability to eat safely. Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter rather than whole nuts for children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Products containing peanuts aren’t suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy; Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises avoiding them.
If you want to know how a snack contributes to your daily protein intake, calculate it based on the amount you actually eat. Flink lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre links higher protein requirements to people who do intensive strength or endurance training; this isn’t automatically a goal for school-age children.
If you’re buying snacks for several occasions, compare the net weight and current price per kilo rather than just the price of a pack. Jumbo and PLUS list different sizes; a larger pack doesn’t prove that it contains more protein.
First decide who the snack is for and which variant you want. Then compare the nutritional information based on the portion you’ll eat.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing safely | Check the age guidance, food form and allergen information on the pack. | If I’m taking snacks for children, I want to know first whether whole peanuts are suitable and whether anyone has a peanut allergy. Around 36% of consumers put being able to share safely first. |
| Protein per portion | Check protein and energy per 100 g, then calculate both for the portion you eat. | If I want to know how my snack contributes to my daily diet, I look at the amount I actually eat rather than just the figure on the pack. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on protein per portion. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and current price per kilo for the same product variant. | If I’m buying snacks for several holiday outings, I want a pack size that suits how I’ll use it, so I compare the price per kilo. Around 21% of consumers pay most attention to the cost of the pack. |
| Flavour and coating | Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact flavour variant. | If I’m looking for a particular savoury or sweet snack, I choose based on flavour and check the ingredients of the whole snack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise treat flavours. |
Removing the salt doesn’t change the choking risk posed by whole peanuts, or make them suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
First consider age, food form and known allergies. Make sure children eat calmly at the table, and stay with them.
For Duyvis Unsalted 235 g, Flink lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion therefore won’t provide the same amounts as 100 g.
Calculate the protein and energy for the same portion you’ll actually eat.
A spiced batter coating or a sugar or chocolate coating means the snack has a different composition from plain peanuts.
Compare the ingredients and nutrition table for the whole snack and the exact flavour variant.
PLUS lists a standard 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts and a 275 g Extra Large tub as separate variants.
Compare the net weight and current price per kilo, and take account of the difference between the products.
Offers unsalted, salted and seasoned peanut varieties.
Sells AH own-brand peanuts, including an unsalted variety.
Lists peanuts in a range of pack sizes and varieties, including plain, salted, sweet and coated options.
Lists unsalted peanuts and Alesto peanut snacks with a coating.
Lists TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack.
Lists unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag and Extra Large peanuts in a 275 g tub.
These Joybuy products include unsalted, roasted and seasoned peanuts to suit different snacking preferences. Compare the exact variant and nutritional information; a stated amount of protein doesn’t, on its own, prove that a product can be marketed as high in protein.
No image available
An unsalted option to compare if you’re looking for a straightforward peanut snack.
The product description lists 99% peanuts, sunflower oil and 27 g of protein per 100 g. Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4; Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter for them.
No image available
An in-shell snack option if this is the type of peanut you’re looking for.
The pack contains 500 g. Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4; Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter for them.
No image available
A seasoned option to compare if you’re looking for a walnut-flavoured snack as well as plain peanuts.
The nutrition table lists 24.8 g of protein per 100 g. The ingredients information lists sugar, salt and soya lecithin. Contains peanuts and soya; check the allergen information if this is relevant to you. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4.
No image available
A roasted option to compare if you’re looking for peanuts without added flavouring.
The description lists 100% peanuts and 26 g of protein per 100 g. Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4; Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter for them.
No image available
A flavoured snack for anyone looking for a distinctive taste rather than plain peanuts.
The product information lists 22.2 g of protein and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, with tea flavouring and sweeteners. Contains peanuts; not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Whole peanuts aren’t suitable for children under 4.
For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts because of the risk of choking. Older children can choke too, so make sure they eat calmly at the table and stay with them.
No. Jeroen Bosch Hospital advises people with a peanut allergy not to eat any food containing peanuts. Unsalted or roasted doesn’t mean a product is allergen-free.
Multiply the amount of protein per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Based on Flink’s figure of 27 g of protein per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g, a 25 g portion provides 6.75 g of protein. Based on the listed 614 kcal per 100 g, that portion also contains 153.5 kcal; 25 g isn’t a recommended portion for children.
No, don’t treat sports nutrition advice as general dietary advice for children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre links higher protein requirements to people who do intensive strength or endurance training, and notes that requirements depend on goals and body weight.
Don’t eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that this specific product may contain metal particles.
Not necessarily: compare the current price per kilo as well as the product variant. PLUS lists a standard 250 g bag of unsalted peanuts and a 275 g Extra Large tub as separate products, so comparing pack prices alone isn’t like for like.
