Fat-conscious snackers
You want to keep eating coated peanuts, but first compare the grams of fat per 100 g, then calculate the amount for your own portion. The products checked call for mindful portion choices, not a low-fat label.
Who is this guide for?
Calorie-conscious snackers
You want to know how much energy a weighed snack portion provides, without automatically assuming that a handful or small bag is low in calories.
Flavour-conscious snackers
You want to keep the seasoned, crunchy snack you enjoy and are looking for a suitable pack, a pre-set portion and a practical way to store the rest.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then calculate them for the amount you actually want to eat.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | Compare the grams of fat per 100 g and calculate the amount for the portion you weigh out. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g per 100 g to carry a ‘low fat’ claim. | When I choose coated peanuts, I want to know how much total fat my portion contains. Around 34% of consumers make total fat their top purchasing priority. |
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the amount for the same portion weight. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. | I want to know how much energy my own snack moment contains, not just what’s listed per 100 g. Around 33% of consumers prioritise calories per snack occasion. |
| Portion and packaging | Check the net weight, portion information and storage instructions. A small pack isn’t automatically one portion. | I want packaging that’s easy to seal and an amount I can weigh out without any fuss. Around 20% of consumers prioritise portioning and packaging convenience. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour variant, including any warnings about possible presence. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. | If I have a relevant allergy, I check the ingredients for that exact flavour variant. Around 13% of consumers prioritise ingredients or allergens. |
Common mistakes
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A smaller portion doesn’t make the product low in fat or calories
Eating less reduces the amount of fat and energy in your snack, but product claims are assessed based on the composition per 100 g.
Calculate the label values for the amount you weigh out. Don’t treat a smaller portion as equivalent to a low-fat or low-calorie product.
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Assuming a small bag is one portion
Pack weight and serving size are different things. Jumbo lists an average portion of 30 g for Duyvis Provencale 125 g.
Decide how much you want to eat beforehand and weigh it out; don’t use the net weight as a serving suggestion.
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Using nutritional values from a different pack
Products with the same flavour name in different pack sizes may have different nutritional values.
Use the nutrition table on the exact pack you’re buying. Don’t assume the composition is identical just because the brand and flavour match.
Relevant brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Provencale as peanuts with a crunchy coating and onion and garlic flavour.
- Jumbo lists 542 kcal and 35 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Provencale 125 g.
- This pack doesn’t meet the limits for a low-fat or low-energy claim; these values apply to this variant.
Albert Heijn
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a supermarket own-brand variant in a 250 g pack.
- Albert Heijn lists 532 kcal and 33 g of fat per 100 g for this variant.
- The product information lists peanuts, wheat and milk; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is described as peanuts with a crunchy dough coating.
- Jumbo lists 527 kcal and 32.7 g of fat per 100 g for this variant.
- These product values apply to the 300 g Cocktail pack and aren’t an average for the brand.
Lidl
Lidl lists coated peanuts as a supermarket option.
- The listing confirms that the product is in the coated peanut category.
- Check the nutritional values on the pack for the specific variant before choosing based on fat or energy.
ALDI
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S coated peanuts in bacon and cheese, Puszta and paprika flavours, in 300 g bags.
- The official product listing gives the flavours and pack size.
- Flavour and pack weight alone tell you nothing about the fat or energy content.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is listed as an own-brand variant in a 300 g bag.
- The product information says to store in a cool, dry and dark place.
- ‘Mild’ describes the variant and doesn’t support a claim about low fat or calories.
Product picks at Joybuy
These product picks include Duyvis coated peanuts and unsalted peanuts as an alternative type of snack. Compare the nutritional values on the exact pack and weigh out your own portion.
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Duyvis Provencale 125 g
For anyone who wants to enjoy the Provencale flavour and weigh out their own portion.
Pack size: 125 g. The product information gives a 30 g portion; weigh out the amount that’s right for you.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts 250 g
An alternative type of snack to consider if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts as well as coated peanuts.
Product: unsalted peanuts. Pack size: 250 g.
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Duyvis coated peanuts Provencale 275 g
For anyone who wants to keep the crunchy coating and Provencale flavour, while choosing how much to eat.
Pack size: 275 g. Use the nutritional values on the exact pack you buy for your calculations.
Frequently asked questions
Can you call coated peanuts low in calories or fat if you only eat a small portion?
No. A small portion doesn’t support a product claim like that. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim and no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. The variants reviewed are above these limits.
How do I calculate the nutritional values for my own portion?
Multiply the value per 100 g by the number of grams you weigh out, then divide by 100. Based on Jumbo’s product information, 20 g of Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail, which contains 527 kcal and 32.7 g of fat per 100 g, works out at 105.4 kcal and 6.54 g of fat. This is a calculation example, not a recommended diet portion.
How should I store an opened bag of coated peanuts?
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Borrelnoten cocktail in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the bag securely. For Duyvis Provencale 125 g, Jumbo recommends transferring the contents to a light- and airtight container after opening.
Which allergens should I check?
Check the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for your flavour variant, including statements about possible presence. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. The variants reviewed list peanuts and wheat; some also mention milk or the possible presence of other allergens.
Are unsalted nuts the same as a low-fat snack?
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five, but that doesn’t mean they’re low in fat. Keep nutrition advice separate from your personal goal for total fat.