For a typical snack to enjoy with drinks, you can choose unsalted peanuts if you prefer an option without added salt, but that doesn’t automatically make them high in protein. According to the European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, at least 20% of a food’s energy must come from protein for it to be labelled ‘high protein’. Based on the values listed by Flink Nederland, Duyvis Unsalted 235 g provides 17.6%. If you’re thinking about sports recovery, consider your choice of drink too: according to the Trimbos Institute, alcohol around exercise can have a negative effect on recovery.
You want something to eat on the patio after exercising, without mistaking a protein claim for a complete recovery plan. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that protein requirements depend on your level of sporting activity. The Trimbos Institute says alcohol around exercise can have a negative effect on recovery.
You want to know how much protein and energy your portion provides. So compare these values using the same portion size, rather than looking only at the nutritional information per 100 g.
You’re looking for peanuts to share and paying attention to the variety, pack size and allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority classifies peanuts as an allergen that hospitality businesses must inform customers about.
A good fit if: you’re looking for a snack to enjoy with drinks that has no added salt.
Bear in mind: unsalted doesn’t automatically mean high in protein. Check the nutritional information for the specific variety.
A good fit if: a savoury, salty flavour is your main preference.
Bear in mind: Duyvis Salted lists salt as an ingredient. The salted variety has no proven benefit for protein intake or recovery.
The table is for consumers considering peanuts from the six brands mentioned for drinks on the patio, with sports and recovery in mind.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who does this matter most to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion and claims | Compare protein and energy per 100 g, calculate both for the same portion size, and check any claim against the proportion of energy from protein. | I want to know how much protein my portion provides and whether ‘high protein’ is an accurate claim; around 31% of consumers prioritise a proven protein content and accurate wording. |
| Recovery and choice of drink | Consider the snack as part of your overall diet, and don’t treat peanuts as a way to offset alcohol. | I want my drinks on the patio to fit with recovery after exercise, so I also consider what I drink; around 25% of consumers prioritise this recovery context. |
| Portion size and energy | Weigh your portion and use the nutritional information for that exact variety. | I want to keep track of the protein and energy in my own snack portion; around 19% of consumers weigh their portion first. |
| Salt and flavour | Check whether the variety is salted or unsalted, and look at the ingredients and salt content. | I choose my peanuts primarily according to whether I prefer a salty or unsalted flavour with drinks; around 13% of consumers put that flavour preference first. |
| Quantity and allergens | Compare the net weight and keep allergen information available if you’re serving peanuts in a bowl. | I want to choose an amount that suits the group and can be shared with clear product information; around 12% of consumers prioritise this need to share. |
At least 20% of a food’s energy must come from protein for it to be labelled ‘high protein’. Based on the values listed by Flink Nederland, Duyvis Unsalted 235 g provides 17.6%.
Compare the protein and energy values for the same variety. Remember that peanuts containing protein are not necessarily a product that meets the requirements for a ‘high protein’ claim.
According to the Trimbos Institute, alcohol before, during and after exercise can have a negative effect on recovery. A snack containing protein doesn’t change that.
If recovery is a priority when you’re enjoying drinks on the patio, consider your choice of drink too. Don’t treat peanuts as protection against the effects of alcohol.
For Duyvis Unsalted 235 g, Flink Nederland lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g. A calculated 25 g portion therefore provides 6.75 g of protein and 153.5 kcal.
Weigh your own portion and calculate the protein and energy for the same quantity.
Albert Heijn’s warning applies to AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. It doesn’t apply to the entire range.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date together. Don’t eat the product in question, and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for returning it.
Duyvis offers salted and unsalted peanuts to suit different flavour preferences when enjoying drinks.
AH Extra Large Unsalted Peanuts are an own-label option if you’re looking for standard unsalted peanuts.
Jumbo Unsalted Kingsize Peanuts are an unsalted option in a 350 g pack.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted peanuts.
In the Netherlands, ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Peanuts 250 g as an unsalted variety.
PLUS Unsalted Peanuts are an own-label option in a 250 g pack.
This Joybuy selection includes peanuts for sharing with drinks. The listed nutritional values for varieties with nutritional information don’t meet the 20%-of-energy requirement for a ‘high protein’ claim. Check the packaging for the variety you choose.
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The product name indicates peanuts in a 1 kg pack. Check the variety and nutritional information on the packaging.
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The title and product information describe salted, roasted peanuts that are ready to eat.
The listed nutritional values are 23.5 g of protein, 603 kcal and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. This means around 15.6% of the energy comes from protein, below the 20% requirement for the claim.
The product information says the peanuts are individually packaged.
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The title specifies unsalted peanuts; the product information describes them as a snack.
The listed nutritional values are 27 g of protein per 100 g and 2690 kJ per 100 g. This works out at around 16.8% of the energy from protein, below the 20% requirement for the claim.
The product information lists peanuts, sunflower oil and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
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The title and product information describe salted peanuts for snacking.
The listed nutritional values are 26 g of protein and 613 kcal per 100 g. This works out at around 17.0% of the energy from protein, below the 20% requirement for the claim.
The product information lists 0.73 g of salt per 100 g and names peanuts, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients.
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The product information describes peanuts with a Tom Yum coating as a ready-to-eat snack.
The listed nutritional values are 22 g of protein and 480 kcal per 100 g. This works out at around 18.3% of the energy from protein, below the 20% requirement for the claim.
The product information lists 0.7 g of salt per 100 g.
No. According to the European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, at least 20% of a food’s energy must come from protein for it to carry that claim. Based on the values listed by Flink Nederland, Duyvis Unsalted 235 g provides 17.6%.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most sportspeople don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Consider peanuts as part of your overall diet, not as a standalone recovery product.
No such compensating effect has been proven. The Trimbos Institute says alcohol before, during and after exercise can have a negative effect on recovery. So a snack containing protein doesn’t automatically make your choice of drink suitable if recovery is a priority.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, hospitality businesses must inform customers about relevant allergens, including peanuts. For unpackaged products, information can be given verbally, for example, provided it’s clearly indicated that customers can ask for it and the information is available before purchase. If you have a peanut allergy, peanuts aren’t a suitable choice.
Albert Heijn’s warning concerns AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. Don’t eat the product in question and follow Albert Heijn’s instructions for returning it. The warning doesn’t apply to the entire range.
