Don't judge by pack size: compare the energy per 100 g of the exact variety, then work out how much that means for the amount you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal for a general 25 g handful of coated peanuts; this isn't the nutrition information for a specific brand. Measuring out your portion in advance helps you decide how much to have, but doesn't change the energy per gram.
You want to keep enjoying coated peanuts, while paying attention to the energy in the amount you actually have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal for a general 25 g handful; this isn't a value for a specific brand or variety.
You want to take or share an amount that fits your plan. Duyvis lists 40 g and 200 g packs of Borrelnootjes Lay's Patatje Joppie; the pack size isn't the same as a serving.
You're choosing for several people, so you need to think about flavour, sharing and storage. Jumbo lists Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g bag, while PLUS also lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag. Both product pages recommend storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place.
First compare the exact variety per 100 g, then decide how much you want to eat. Flavour and pack size are separate considerations.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing energy | Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety and consider how much you actually eat. | If I want to stick to the same kind of snack on the terrace but keep an eye on the energy, I compare equal amounts first. Around 46% of consumers say that comparing energy is their top priority. |
| Choosing a portion | Check the net weight and measure out how many grams you want to eat or share in advance. | If I want to stop the bag becoming my portion by default, I choose an amount beforehand and put the rest aside. Around 36% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Keeping the flavour | Check the exact flavour variety, as well as the ingredients and allergen information. | If I'm mainly looking for a familiar flavour to enjoy with drinks, I choose a variety that suits me and decide on my portion separately. Around 18% of consumers put keeping the flavour first. |
The 133 kcal per 25 g handful is a general reference from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, not nutrition information for a specific brand. For comparisons, use the up-to-date nutrition information on the packaging of the variety you're considering.
A smaller pack tells you how much is available, not how much energy it contains per gram. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal for a general 25 g handful of coated peanuts.
Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety, then work it out for your own portion. Don't use ‘low-calorie’ as a synonym for ‘small bag’.
The pack may contain more than you intend to eat. Duyvis lists a 40 g pack of Lay's Patatje Joppie; Jumbo and PLUS list 300 g bags. None of these pack sizes determines your serving.
Decide how many grams you want beforehand and set the rest aside separately if you're sharing.
Duyvis describes Oriental as a curry-flavoured variety; PLUS labels its Borrelnoten Mild as vegetarian. These descriptions don't compare the energy per 100 g.
Consider flavour and dietary characteristics separately, and check the nutrition information for the exact variety.
A producer of coated peanuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes.
A supermarket chain with products including its own-brand AH Borrelnoten cocktail.
A supermarket chain selling Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g bag.
A supermarket chain selling PLUS Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g bag.
A supermarket chain listing Trader Joe's coated peanuts in a 300 g bag.
A supermarket chain with coated peanuts listed in its range.
These Joybuy products are coated peanuts for anyone who wants to keep this snack on the menu and choose their own portion size. The flavours and pack sizes listed can help you identify the varieties, but they don't compare kcal per 100 g.
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An option if you want to take coated peanuts with you and measure out your own portion.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; it may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A good fit if you're looking for a curry-flavoured snack to enjoy with drinks and want to choose your own portion.
Duyvis describes Oriental as peanuts with a crispy coating and mild curry flavour. Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; it may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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An option to consider if you'd like to measure out a snack with a BBQ paprika flavour.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A smaller pack to take with you when you want to choose your portion in advance.
Pack size: 125 g. The product information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
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An option if you'd like to choose a Provençal variety and measure out your own portion.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists peanuts and wheat; it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
No. A smaller bag doesn't change the energy per gram. Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety, then decide how many grams to eat.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the packaging by the number of grams you eat, then divide by 100. As a general example, 20 g based on the Netherlands Nutrition Centre's reference of 133 kcal per 25 g of coated peanuts comes to 106.4 kcal. Don't use this as the nutrition information for a specific flavour.
Follow the instructions on your own packaging. The product pages for Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail and PLUS Borrelnoten Mild recommend storing them in a cool, dry, dark place.
Ask about the allergens in the exact snack before buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, food businesses must provide allergen information for non-prepacked products; they can do this verbally, as long as it's clear that customers can ask for it. Duyvis Oriental and Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail are described as peanut products.
Follow the warning for the exact product name and best-before date, and don't eat any product identified as affected. A warning from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority dated 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of unsalted Trader Joe's cashew nuts with a best-before date of 23-09-2026; on the same day, Albert Heijn warned customers about tubs of AH Pinda's extra groot gezouten with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. These warnings applied to those specific products, not all coated peanuts from those chains.
