If you’re choosing a TV snack with protein in mind, check the nutritional information for the portion you’ll actually eat, and factor energy and salt into your choice too. Flink says that 25 g of Duyvis Unsalted provides 6.75 g of protein and 153.5 kcal; the same portion of PLUS unsalted peanuts from the 300 g stand-up pouch provides 6.25 g of protein and 155.75 kcal, according to PLUS. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and points out that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products.
You want to know how much protein a weighed evening snack adds to your diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
You’re looking for a snack to enjoy regularly while watching TV and want to decide for yourself how much to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types you eat.
You’re choosing between plain, salted or coated peanuts, and looking for a pack that suits the way you’ll use it. The range reviewed includes different varieties and pack sizes, but that doesn’t establish which tastes best.
Start with the variety that suits your taste, then compare the nutritional information for the same weighed portion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Check the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety, then work it out for your weighed portion. | If I eat with sport in mind, I want to know what my own snack portion provides. Around 36% of consumers put protein content first. |
| Portion and energy | Weigh your portion in advance and compare the kcal for the same amount. | I want to decide how much I eat while watching TV, rather than keep eating from the bag. This is the main reason for consumers who prioritise portion size and energy; they make up around 29%. |
| Flavour, salt and coating | Check whether the peanuts are unsalted, salted or coated, and check the nutritional information and allergens for that variety. | If flavour and crunch guide my choice, I want to assess the exact variety. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and texture. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it, and follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened. | I want to choose a bag I can finish in line with my usual habits and store properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging value and convenience. |
Flink lists 27 g of protein and 614 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Unsalted 235 g. According to the same product information, a 25 g portion provides 6.75 g of protein and 153.5 kcal.
Weigh your portion and work out the protein and energy for that same amount.
PLUS lists 25 g of protein and 0 g of salt per 100 g for its 300 g unsalted stand-up pouch; for the 275 g Extra Large salted variety, PLUS lists 24.7 g of protein and 0.78 g of salt per 100 g. Lidl also describes peanuts in a spiced dough coating.
Check the full product name, variety, nutrition table and allergens on the pack you’re buying. Don’t assume the values for another variety apply.
A larger bag can leave you with leftovers if you buy more than you use. For Duyvis Unsalted, SPAR recommends storing the product in a lightproof, airtight container after opening.
Choose a pack size to suit how often you eat peanuts, and follow the storage advice for the exact packaging.
The range includes unsalted, salted and teriyaki peanuts.
Offers its own-brand unsalted peanuts.
The range includes unsalted, salted, dry-roasted and in-shell peanuts in different pack sizes.
Offers unsalted peanuts and Alesto Cruspies in a spiced dough coating, among other products.
The Dutch product page identifies Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted peanuts, 250 g.
Offers its own-brand peanuts in unsalted and salted varieties.
These Joybuy products include unsalted, salted, seasoned and roasted peanuts. Compare the variety and information on the product packaging with your preferences for portion size, flavour and salt.
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An unsalted variety to consider when comparing weighed portions for a TV snack.
Contains peanuts and may contain cashew nuts; check the allergen information if this is relevant to you.
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A salted variety for anyone who factors salty flavour into their choice of TV snack.
The product information warns of a choking hazard for young children; bear this warning in mind if children will be sharing the snack.
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A roasted flavour variety for anyone looking for something different from plain peanuts.
The peanuts are in their shells. The pack contains a desiccant sachet, which must not be eaten; the product information also mentions salt.
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A seasoned peanut snack for anyone who prefers flavour to a plain variety.
The product information lists wheat, egg and soya as ingredients and mentions salt; check the ingredients and allergens before you choose.
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In-shell peanuts for anyone who likes to shell their own while snacking.
The product information mentions possible traces of other nuts; check the allergen information if this is relevant to you.
A portion of peanuts can provide protein, but the product information doesn’t prove that they offer a complete recovery benefit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises people who do sport to consider their overall varied diet, and says that most don’t need special protein shakes or bars.
The term alone doesn’t prove that a product meets the relevant conditions for making the claim. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the European Union state that nutrition claims must comply with the applicable rules; check the current conditions for the exact pack before using such a claim as a reason to buy.
Don’t choose peanuts for someone with a peanut allergy. The European Commission describes avoiding allergenic foods as part of managing food allergies. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must be shown on the label; check for other allergens in the variety you choose too.
Not necessarily: the Duyvis product information consulted warns that young children may choke on peanuts and nuts. Follow the warning on the exact pack; a snack chosen for adults isn’t automatically suitable for children.
Albert Heijn has issued a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026, due to possible metal particles, and says not to consume the product. The warning applies to that specific product name and date; check the label and don’t assume it applies to all AH peanuts.
