Check the nutrition information on the specific pack and calculate the protein content for the portion you plan to serve; a particular flavour doesn’t tell you how much protein it contains. Flink lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g. That works out at 8.1 g of protein and 184.2 kcal for a 30 g portion of your choice. Also consider flavour, allergies and young children. Peanuts aren’t a recovery product in their own right.
You want to serve peanuts and tailor the amount of protein to the portion your guests actually eat. The Voedingscentrum emphasises that most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet.
You’re looking for an unsalted option and want the pack size to suit what you’re serving and storing. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five dietary guidelines.
You want to check in advance whether peanuts are suitable for your guests’ allergies and ages. The NVWA points out that allergens must be clearly listed on the label; the Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4.
Start with the nutrition information per 100 g and calculate it for your serving size. Then choose the flavour and pack, and check that the peanuts are suitable for your guests.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the same variety per 100 g, then calculate the amount for the portion you plan to serve. | If you want to know how much protein your chosen portion provides, the exact nutrition information is important; around 36% of consumers rank protein content as their top purchase priority. |
| Energy and salt | Check the energy per 100 g and whether the variety is salted or unsalted. | Both details matter if you want to factor in the nutritional value of each portion and consciously serve unsalted peanuts; around 29% of consumers prioritise energy and salt. |
| Flavour and pack size | Choose the flavour you’d like to serve and match the net weight to your serving plan. | If you want to offer a particular flavour without opening more than you need, check the variety and pack size; around 21% of consumers rank this combination first. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the allergen information and bear young children at the table in mind. | If an allergy or the presence of young children determines what you can serve, check this before choosing a flavour; around 14% of consumers cite guest safety as their top purchase priority. |
The nutrition information per 100 g isn’t the same as what you’ll eat. A 30 g portion of the Duyvis variety listed by Flink provides 8.1 g of protein and 184.2 kcal.
Calculate protein and energy for the same portion size, and only compare the exact product variety.
‘Extra large’, salted or seasoned describes a size or flavour, not the protein content in itself.
Choose the flavour separately from your protein goal, and check the nutrition information on the pack you’re buying.
Peanuts are an allergen. The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking.
Check the allergen information, consider any known allergies and tailor what you offer to the ages of your guests. Unsalted peanuts aren’t automatically suitable for someone with a peanut allergy.
The Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
Open packs as needed and follow the storage instructions on the pack for any leftovers.
The range includes unsalted, salted and teriyaki peanuts, among other options.
Offers its own-brand unsalted peanuts.
Offers unsalted peanuts in a 250 g bag.
Has a Dutch product page for unsalted peanuts.
Sells Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts in a 250 g pack; Trader Joe’s is the product brand name.
Offers extra-large unsalted peanuts in a 275 g tub.
This selection includes salted and unsalted peanuts, as well as peanuts in their shells. Compare the nutrition information and portion size for each specific variety, and bear allergies and young children in mind when serving.
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A seasoned flavour to share at a get-together; the product information lists Sichuan pepper and salt.
Joybuy product information lists 23.5 g of protein per 100 g. Contains peanuts; bear peanut allergies in mind. Do not eat the desiccant sachet.
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An unsalted option for anyone who wants to serve peanuts without added salt.
Joybuy product information lists 27 g of protein and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts; bear peanut allergies in mind.
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A salted option for a get-together where you want to serve this flavour.
Joybuy product information lists 26 g of protein and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts; bear peanut allergies in mind. The product information advises against consumption by children under 5 because of the risk of choking.
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The in-shell variety could be a good choice if you want guests to shell their own peanuts.
The pack contains 500 g. Contains peanuts; bear peanut allergies in mind, and don’t give whole peanuts to children under 4.
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A roasted, unsalted option for anyone who wants to serve this variety at a get-together.
Joybuy product information lists 26 g of protein, 626 kcal and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g. Contains peanuts; bear peanut allergies in mind.
Flink lists 27 g of protein per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts 235 g. A 30 g portion of your choice therefore provides 8.1 g of protein and 184.2 kcal. This is an example calculation, not a recommended portion for sport.
Not necessarily. According to the Voedingscentrum, most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. A portion of peanuts can be part of someone’s diet, but that doesn’t prove it helps them recover faster.
Read the label on the specific pack and consider your guests’ allergies. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label; peanuts are a food allergen themselves.
The Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole peanuts or nuts to children under 4 because of the risk of choking. Bear the children’s ages in mind when deciding what to serve, and make sure they eat calmly at the table.
Store them in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. For nuts, the Voedingscentrum recommends a temperature of 10 to 15 °C. Also follow the storage instructions and best-before information on the pack.
Do not eat AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. Albert Heijn warns that the product may contain metal fragments; the warning applies to this specific variety and best-before date, not all AH peanuts.
