Fewer calories, same snack
You want to keep the flavour of coated peanuts, so you choose based on the energy in a weighed portion, rather than just the brand or flavour name.
Who are these choices for?
A portion with a limit for TV night
You want to decide in advance how much you’ll have while watching. A small bag and a larger bag that you portion out yourself are two different ways to limit the amount.
Looking beyond calories
You also pay attention to salt and how nuts fit into your diet. An unsalted option may suit those priorities without containing fewer calories.
What should you look for when buying?
Compare the energy per 100 g, then calculate it for the portion you’ve chosen. European labelling rules require energy to be shown per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
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| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion. Calculate: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If you want to keep eating coated peanuts but have fewer calories, weighing your portion helps you calculate its energy. Energy per eating occasion is the top purchase priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Amount available | Check the weight of an individual bag or the total contents of the large bag, and portion out larger packs in advance. | If you don’t want to keep reaching into a large bag while watching, putting a portion in a bowl beforehand can help limit the amount. Setting a portion limit is the top purchase priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Salt as well as energy | Compare the salt in equivalent portions and check the nutritional information for the exact variant. | If you also want to consider salt and how nuts fit into your diet, assess these separately from kcal. This nutritional consideration comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Flavour and coating | Check the flavour variant and the nutritional information for that exact pack; the flavour name tells you nothing about its energy content. | If the seasoned, crunchy coating is the reason you’re buying them, you can keep enjoying the snack and weigh out a portion yourself. Keeping the same flavour is the top purchase priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming a small bag is a low-calorie portion
A smaller pack limits the amount, but it doesn’t tell you how much energy the product contains per 100 g. For Duyvis Provencale in the box of 45 g bags, Foods & Goods lists 527 kcal per 100 g; a whole bag therefore works out at around 237.2 kcal.
Use the nutritional information for the exact pack to calculate the energy in both the whole bag and the portion you actually want to eat.
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Confusing unsalted with lower in calories
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general figures are 164 kcal per 25 g for unsalted nuts, compared with 133 kcal per 25 g for coated peanuts. This is not a comparison between two specific packs, but it does show that unsalted doesn’t mean lower in calories.
Choose unsalted if salt or the place of nuts in your diet is a priority. Assess energy separately and compare products in equal amounts.
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Serving the whole large bag as your TV snack
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that pack size and the portion offered affect how much you eat. So the contents of a bag are not automatically a suitable portion for one viewing session.
Put the amount you want in a smaller bowl beforehand and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis offers varieties including Provencale, Oriental and Lay's Patatje Joppie. These flavours may appeal if you want to keep enjoying a seasoned, crunchy snack.
- Duyvis describes Provencale as having onion and garlic flavour, and Oriental as having curry flavour. According to Duyvis, Patatje Joppie is available in 40 g and 200 g packs.
- Foods & Goods lists 527 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Provencale in a box of 20 bags, each weighing 45 g. This is product-specific information and doesn’t prove that other variants or pack sizes have the same nutritional values.
Albert Heijn
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a supermarket own-brand product for anyone looking for coated peanuts at Albert Heijn.
- Albert Heijn confirms the product details on its product page.
- Ingredients and nutritional values can change. Check the information on the current pack; an own-brand name on its own tells you nothing about energy content.
Jumbo
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g may be an option if you want to divide a larger bag into several portions.
- Jumbo describes the snack as peanuts with a crunchy batter coating and lists a 300 g bag.
- The pack weight helps you divide portions, but it doesn’t support a claim of lower energy per 100 g.
Lidl
Lidl presents Alesto as a range that includes nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
- Lidl’s range page confirms Alesto as a brand for these product categories.
- The general brand information doesn’t provide a nutritional comparison of specific coated peanut products.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe's coated peanuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail flavours.
- ALDI’s product listing names three flavour variants in a 300 g pack.
- A supermarket’s claim about its own-brand product doesn’t prove that it contains fewer calories. To check, compare the nutritional information for the exact products.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Provencaals 300 g is an own-brand option for anyone looking for this style of flavour.
- The PLUS product page lists a 300 g bag, Nutri-Score D and storage instructions to keep it in a cool, dry, dark place.
- The Nutri-Score and pack information aren’t a claim that the product is low in calories. Compare the energy in equal amounts.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are bags of coated peanuts that you can divide into smaller portions yourself. The energy per 100 g shown helps you calculate the energy in a weighed portion.
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Duyvis Oriental coated peanuts - 275 g
Suited to anyone who wants to divide a larger bag into portions in advance and keep enjoying the Oriental flavour.
The product description lists 539 kcal per 100 g, a crunchy coating and a mild curry flavour. The bag contains 275 g.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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Duyvis Cocktail Nuts - 275 g
Could be a good fit if you want to divide a larger pack into portions for a TV night.
The product description lists 541 kcal per 100 g, a 30 g portion and around 9–10 portions per pack. It also states Nutri-Score D.
Contains peanuts, milk and gluten (wheat); may contain nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale - 125 g
Suited to anyone who wants to choose their own portion and keep enjoying the Provencale flavour.
The product description lists 527 kcal per 100 g and 30 g portions. The 125 g bag is described as containing around 4–5 portions; the flavour is described as onion and garlic.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal - 275 g
Could be a good fit if you want to keep enjoying the crunchy Provencale snack and portion out a larger bag yourself.
The product description lists 542 kcal per 100 g and an onion and garlic flavour. The pack contains 275 g.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika - 275 g
Suited to anyone who wants to keep enjoying a seasoned, crunchy snack and weigh out their own portion.
The product description lists 535 kcal per 100 g, 40% peanuts and a double coating with BBQ and paprika flavour. The bag contains 275 g.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the calories in your bowl of coated peanuts?
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the number of grams you’ve weighed, then divide by 100. For Duyvis Provencale in the box of 45 g bags, Foods & Goods lists 527 kcal per 100 g; that works out at 105.4 kcal for 20 g and 131.8 kcal for 25 g. This calculation is based on the seller’s product specifications.
Can a small portion be described as low-energy coated peanuts?
A small portion doesn’t automatically make the product low in energy. According to the European Commission, for solid foods to carry the claim ‘low energy’, they must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The claim ‘reduced energy’ requires at least 30% less energy, and the characteristic responsible for the reduction must be stated. These are requirements for product claims, not a personal snack limit.
What should you check if you have a peanut allergy or avoid wheat?
Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variant. The Duyvis Provencale box of 45 g bags reviewed contains peanuts and wheat/gluten. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; information about a different flavour variant is no substitute for checking.
How should you store an opened bag that you’re sharing across several evenings?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g and PLUS Borrelnoten Provencaals 300 g advise storing the products in a cool, dry, dark place. Check the pack for the instructions that apply to your product.