First, check that the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant are suitable for your allergy. Then compare the energy content for the same quantity and weigh out your own portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 grams as a general nutritional value for coated peanuts, and notes that values can vary between brands. A smaller portion reduces the energy you consume, but does not change the ingredients or allergens.
You want to make sure a lower-calorie claim doesn’t distract you from the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that even a small amount of an allergen can cause symptoms.
You want to choose a familiar savoury snack and manage how much energy you consume by controlling the portion size. The general nutritional value is a starting point, not an exact figure for every variant.
You compare flavours and own-label products using information for the specific variant, rather than relying on a brand name or preparation method as a guarantee. This also lets you check product information before buying online.
If you want less energy per snacking occasion and need to take a food allergy into account, check the allergens first, then compare energy content and portion size.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and cross-contamination warnings on the label of the exact variant. | I want to know first whether the ingredients and warnings are suitable for my allergy; calories come second. Around 36% of consumers prioritise avoiding allergens. |
| Energy per quantity | Compare the energy per 100 g on current labels; a claim about fat is not a comparison of energy content. | If I want to get less energy from my snack, I compare variants for the same quantity. Around 29% of consumers give lower energy for the same quantity top priority. |
| Portion size | Weigh the portion you eat and use the nutritional information for your variant. | My main priority is being able to weigh out the amount of a suitable snack I want, without necessarily choosing a different variant. This is the most important consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Product information | Before buying, check that the information relates to the right flavour and pack. | I want to be able to check the label for the right variant as part of my usual way of shopping. Around 14% of consumers prioritise clear, checkable information and ease of purchase. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 grams as a general nutritional value for coated peanuts; values can vary between brands. When comparing products, use the information for the exact variant and the same weight basis. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has been checking during inspections whether prepacked products carry the correct warnings about allergen cross-contamination. This alone does not tell you whether an individual product is suitable for your allergy.
A favourable energy figure doesn’t make an ingredient you need to avoid suitable for you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that even a small amount of an allergen can cause symptoms.
First check the ingredients and warnings on the current pack; only then compare the energy content.
A historical product listing from Albert Heijn for Duyvis Oven Roasted Onion & Herbs stated 30% less fat than a described average reference of plain peanuts in a crispy coating. The page also said that the product was no longer stocked. The fat claim does not prove a corresponding reduction in energy.
Check which nutrient a claim refers to and compare energy separately for the same quantity. Don’t use this historical listing as a current product recommendation.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a general serving for calculations, while some of the packs mentioned weigh 300 grams. The contents of a bag are not automatically the amount you eat in one snacking occasion.
Weigh your own portion and use the nutritional information for the variant you bought.
PLUS states that its Ham and Cheese Coated Peanuts variant is vegetarian. This does not tell you whether the ingredients or warnings are suitable for your allergy.
Read the allergen information separately from vegetarian or other dietary labels.
Duyvis describes its Oriental Coated Peanuts as peanuts in a crispy coating with a curry flavour; the manufacturer lists a 275 g pack.
Albert Heijn has listed AH Cocktail Coated Peanuts as an own-label variant.
Jumbo describes its 300 g Cocktail Coated Peanuts as peanuts with a crispy batter coating.
PLUS lists Ham and Cheese Coated Peanuts in a 300 g pack.
ALDI lists coated peanuts under the Trader Joe’s product name, in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours, in 300 g bags.
Lidl lists coated peanuts in several variants, in 250 g packs; the product page says they are available in store.
This selection includes coated peanuts for which you can weigh out your own portion. Always check that the ingredients and allergen information are suitable for your circumstances.
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This variant is only an option if the ingredients and allergen warnings are suitable for your allergy requirements.
Energy: 542 kcal per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat/gluten; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Use the energy per 100 grams shown on the current label and multiply it by your portion weight divided by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 grams as a general example and notes that values can vary between brands.
No. A product that contains peanuts as an ingredient is not suitable if you need to avoid peanuts; a smaller portion does not change the ingredient. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that even a small amount of an allergen can cause symptoms.
Follow the storage instructions for your variant. Jumbo recommends storing its Cocktail Coated Peanuts in a cool, dry, dark place; HANOS recommends keeping the Duyvis Cocktail variant described there in a light-proof, airtight container once opened.
Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has been checking during inspections whether prepacked products carry the correct warnings about allergen cross-contamination. This does not confirm that every individual product is suitable for your allergy.
According to Business.gov.nl, label information must be available in Dutch and online. For prepacked foods, government information includes ingredients, allergens and nutritional values, among other details.
