Hosts choosing a protein-focused sharing snack
Compare protein and salt per 100g across packs, then check the stated serving size before deciding how much to put out for the game.
Who is this choice for?
Shoppers serving guests with different allergen needs
Peanuts and tree nuts are different ingredients. Check the current pack’s full allergen statement, including any “may contain” wording, before offering a shared snack.
Hosts who prefer individual portions
A single pack makes the portion clear without decanting. The checked M&S nut-and-seed mix lists 10g protein per 30g pack; check its ingredients and allergen warning before serving it.
What should you check?
Start with protein per 100g to compare different pack sizes, then check the portion you plan to serve and the ingredients that matter to your guests.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein and portions | Compare protein per 100g, then protein per serving or pack. ASDA Groceries lists 30g per 100g for KP Unsalted Peanuts; Marks & Spencer lists 10g per 30g pack for its nut-and-seed mix. | I want to know how much protein is in the amount guests will actually take, not just in 100g. |
| Salt, sugars and flavour | Read salt and sugars per 100g alongside protein. ASDA Groceries lists 30g protein and 0.03g salt for KP Unsalted Peanuts, versus 27g protein, 14g sugars and 0.75g salt for KP Honey Roast Peanuts, all per 100g. | A plain bowl may suit the group, or I may offer a flavoured option separately after checking its label. |
| Allergens | Check ingredients and the complete current allergen warning, including “may contain” statements. Peanuts, tree nuts and ingredients in a mixed snack must not be treated as interchangeable. | I need to know which exact pack is being served before offering it to guests with allergies. |
| Serving format and children | Check the pack’s serving size and whether individual packs would be easier to put out. Product warnings on checked peanut and almond packs say small children can choke on whole nuts. | Smaller portions may be easier to manage during a long game; if small children are present, I’ll keep whole nuts out of their reach and offer another snack. |
What can go wrong?
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Assuming similar protein means similar nutrition
ASDA Groceries lists different sugars and salt for KP Honey Roast Peanuts and KP Unsalted Peanuts, even though both contain protein.
Compare the nutrition tables per 100g. If guests want a sweeter or seasoned option, put it out as a separate choice.
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Using one mixed bowl for different allergen needs
A nut-and-seed mix can contain ingredients beyond peanuts or tree nuts, while individual packs may also carry precautionary allergen warnings.
Ask guests about their requirements, keep the original packaging available and do not assume a mixed bowl is suitable for someone with an allergy.
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Putting out the whole sharing pack at once
An open bowl makes it harder to tell how much of the pack has been served. The checked KP peanut label uses a 30g serving, while the checked M&S mix comes in a 30g pack.
Use the labelled serving size to plan bowls, or offer individual packs when a defined portion is useful.
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Leaving whole nuts within reach of small children
Checked UK peanut and almond product pages warn that small children can choke on nuts.
Keep whole nuts out of their reach and provide a different, age-appropriate snack.
Relevant brand references
These details refer to the named products, not every snack sold under each brand.
KP
A packaged-peanut reference for comparing unsalted and honey-roasted sharing packs.
- ASDA Groceries lists 30g protein and 0.03g salt per 100g for KP Unsalted Peanuts.
- Its KP Honey Roast listing shows 27g protein, 14g sugars and 0.75g salt per 100g; check the variant rather than relying on the brand name.
Sainsbury’s
The checked Fairtrade Peanuts are a plain option in a 100g pack.
- Sainsbury’s lists 29.3g protein and less than 0.01g salt per 100g.
- The listing says the product is not suitable for customers with a nut allergy due to manufacturing methods.
Asda
The checked Asda Peanuts are a plain, 200g pack.
- ASDA Groceries lists jumbo blanched peanuts as the ingredient, with 26g protein and less than 0.01g salt per 100g.
- Its product page warns that small children can choke on nuts; check the current pack for full allergen information.
M&S
The checked Protein Packed Nut and Seed Mix is an individual 30g pack rather than a nuts-only sharing bowl.
- Marks & Spencer lists 10g protein per pack and 34.4g per 100g.
- It includes soybeans and almonds, and its listing warns that it is unsuitable for people with nut, peanut or sesame allergy.
Tesco
The checked Tesco Almonds offer a tree-nut option for guests who prefer almonds.
- Tesco Groceries lists 21.1g protein, 10.6g fibre and less than 0.01g salt per 100g.
- The listing says they may contain sesame, peanuts and other nuts, and warns that small children can choke on nuts.
Joybuy nut options
These packs offer plain peanuts, seasoned peanuts and tree-nut choices for a board game night. Compare the current nutrition and allergen labels for the exact pack before serving.
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KP Snacks Unsalted Roasted Peanuts 250g
An unsalted peanut option for a shared bowl. Check the pack’s nutrition and allergen statements, and keep whole nuts away from small children.
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Mr Filbert’s Somerset Applewood Smoked Mixed Nuts 100g
A smoked mixed-nut option when the group wants a seasoned snack. Check protein, salt and every listed allergen on the pack.
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KP Snacks Original Salted Peanuts 415g
A larger salted-peanut pack for sharing. Compare its salt and protein per 100g with an unsalted option, and check the current allergen statement.
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Morrisons Cashew Nuts 250g
A cashew option for guests who prefer this tree nut to peanuts. Check the current label for protein, seasoning and precautionary allergen wording.
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BE&CHEERY Pistachios 500g
A larger pistachio pack for sharing. Check its protein, salt, allergen information and whether the nuts need shelling before deciding how to serve them.
Frequently asked questions
What should I compare first when buying nuts for game night?
Compare protein per 100g, then the amount in the portion you plan to serve. In the checked retailer listings, peanut products range from 26g to 30g protein per 100g, while Marks & Spencer lists 10g in a 30g pack of its nut-and-seed mix. Check salt, sugars, ingredients and allergens before choosing between them.
Are peanuts and tree nuts the same allergen?
No. GOV.UK and Food Standards Agency allergen guidance lists peanuts and tree nuts separately. Check the exact product’s ingredients and warnings for each guest; suitability for someone avoiding one ingredient does not establish suitability for someone avoiding another.
What should I check before filling a shared bowl?
Read the current pack’s ingredients and full allergen statement, including “may contain” wording, and keep the packaging available so guests can identify what was served. If an allergic guest needs a suitable alternative, do not assume a shared or mixed bowl meets their requirements.
Can small children help themselves to whole nuts?
Keep whole nuts out of reach of small children. Checked UK product pages for peanuts and almonds warn that small children can choke on nuts; offer them a different, age-appropriate snack.
How can I plan portions for a long game?
Use the serving size printed on the pack to decide how much to put out initially. Several checked products use a 30g serving or individual pack, which can be easier to count than portions taken from a large open bowl.