First, compare the price per kilo of the same type of fruit and ingredients, then choose a pack size that suits how much you use. A larger bag isn’t automatically better value. A resealable mix might suit you if you want variety or a pack to take with you, but it isn’t directly comparable with plain raisins.
You compare the price with the net weight and look at the same type of fruit and ingredients, without assuming that one supermarket is always cheaper. Official product information from ALDI, Dirk and PLUS provides examples you can use to compare pack sizes.
You use raisins often and want a larger pack that suits how much you use and the storage space you have. ALDI and Dirk list packs of 500 g and 750 g respectively; the Voedingscentrum offers general advice on storing opened raisins. Always follow the storage instructions for the product you choose, too.
You want to buy less at a time or are looking for a resealable pack for variety or taking with you. Lidl describes a 200 g resealable fruit mix, while PLUS lists, among other options, a 375 g bag of raisins. These are different considerations from simply looking for the lowest price per kilo.
First compare the type of fruit and ingredients, then work out the price per kilo. Finally, choose a quantity and pack that suit how you use it.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might find this important? |
|---|---|---|
| Price per kilo and cost at checkout | Compare the displayed price and net weight of the same type of fruit and ingredients. Also check for any differences between shops or delivery options. | If I want to assess special offers, I compare like with like and keep the amount I’ll pay at checkout in mind. Around 36% of consumers put the price per kilo first. |
| A quantity that suits how much you use | Check the net weight, how much you expect to use, the best-before date and the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to keep some in stock without buying more than you’ll use, consider how the pack size compares with your needs. Around 29% of consumers prioritise keeping a suitable amount in stock. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Check the ingredients, nutritional values per 100 g and allergen information for the exact product variant. | If a particular set of ingredients matters to you, you’ll want to check the information on that specific pack. Around 21% of consumers put ingredients at the top of their shopping list. |
| Type of fruit and packaging | Check which fruits are included, how much the pack contains and whether the product information says it is resealable. | If you want variety or something to take with you, a mix or resealable pack may suit you better than plain raisins. Around 14% of consumers prioritise variety or packaging. |
A larger pack may cost more at checkout without offering a lower price per kilo. The ALDI and Dirk packs reviewed show why it’s useful to compare pack size and price per kilo separately.
Compare the price per kilo for the same type of fruit and choose a quantity that suits how much you use.
PLUS product information for Pagysa Sultana raisins 750 g lists 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of sugars per 100 g. The Voedingscentrum advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit because of its sugar content.
Check both the ingredients list and the nutritional values, and base your choice on the information for the specific pack.
A mix contains different fruits and may have different ingredients. For example, Lidl describes cranberry and cranberry-raisin varieties; these are not the same products as bags of plain raisins.
Choose the type of fruit and ingredients you want first, then compare pack size and price.
PLUS notes that local price differences may apply and that the price at the time of delivery is the one that counts.
Before ordering, check the product information and final price for your shop and delivery.
Albert Heijn’s range page shows several types of dried fruit, including unsweetened dried pineapple.
Jumbo’s product page lists Sun-Dried Sultana Raisins in a 500 g pack and names Türkiye as the country of origin.
Lidl describes a 200 g dried fruit mix in cranberry and cranberry-raisin varieties.
ALDI’s product page lists Trader Joe's raisins in a 500 g pack.
PLUS lists several products, including 375 g Sultana raisins, 750 g Pagysa Sultana raisins and other dried tropical fruits.
Dirk’s product information lists a 750 g pack of plain raisins.
This Joybuy pick is a cashew and cranberry mix for anyone looking for a combination; it isn’t a pack of dried fruit on its own.
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Suited to anyone looking for a combination of cashew nuts and sweetened dried cranberries, rather than anyone who wants to buy dried fruit on its own.
The product description lists 50% cashew nuts and 50% sweetened dried cranberries.
Contains cashew nuts and may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts. Check the information on the pack if allergens are relevant to you.
Seal tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
Divide the displayed pack price by the weight in kilograms, and compare the same type of fruit and ingredients. Also consider whether the total quantity suits how much you use; a larger pack doesn’t automatically mean a lower price per kilo.
For opened raisins, the Voedingscentrum gives general advice to store them in a kitchen cupboard for 6–9 months. Follow the instructions for your product, too: PLUS says to store Pagysa in a cool, dry and dark place. This general advice doesn’t necessarily apply to every fruit mix.
No, these don’t mean the same thing. PLUS lists 0 g of added sugars and 68.2 g of sugars per 100 g for its 750 g pack of Pagysa Sultana raisins. The Voedingscentrum advises eating no more than a handful of dried fruit because of its sugar content.
Check the allergen information for the exact pack and product variant, including for mixes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) points out that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present in their products.
Business.gov.nl states that label information must be available in Dutch, including online. Check the product information for the variant you want to order; the NVWA confirms that sellers must inform consumers about allergens present in their products.
