Choose coated peanuts based on the portion you weigh out and the nutritional information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a general reference, not as the value for every brand. A small portion does not automatically make a product low in calories; for a ‘low energy’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, according to the European Commission. Schiphol lists Albert Heijn at Plaza, but this does not confirm that a specific variety is available there.
You want to keep enjoying coated peanuts while keeping track of the energy in your snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a general reference. Weigh your portion and use the nutritional information on the pack you choose.
You want to pick up a snack at the airport and are looking for a convenient place to buy it. Schiphol lists Albert Heijn and two to-go locations at Plaza; knowing where a shop is does not tell you which varieties are in stock at the time.
You want to compare salt and other nutritional values as well as energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference for 25 g of coated peanuts is 0.41 g of salt; check the label on the exact variety.
First decide how much you want to eat, then compare the pack and where to buy it with what you need.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a general reference. Compare the kcal per 100 g on the pack and calculate the amount for the portion you eat. | If I want to manage the energy in my snack, I weigh out a portion and calculate it using the label; around 36% of consumers say portion calories are their main reason for buying. |
| Where to buy at Schiphol | Schiphol lists Albert Heijn and two to-go locations at Plaza. Choose from the products actually available when you get there. | If I only want to buy something once I’m at Schiphol, I want to know which shop is on my route and choose from what’s available; around 29% of consumers say buying at the airport is their main reason for buying. |
| Salt and nutritional value | Compare energy, salt and other nutritional values for the same amount. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference is 0.41 g of salt per 25 g of coated peanuts. | If I want to consider salt as well as calories, I compare the nutritional values for the same amount; around 21% of consumers say salt and nutritional value are their main reason for buying. |
| Packaging and storage | Jumbo Cocktail Coated Peanuts and PLUS Ham and Cheese Coated Peanuts are listed in 300 g packs. Follow the storage instructions and keep the pack separate from the portion you plan to eat. | If I buy a larger bag in advance, I want to store the rest properly and avoid treating the whole pack as one portion; around 14% of consumers say buying ahead and storing products is their main reason for buying. |
Portion size does not change the energy per 100 g. For a ‘low energy’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, according to the European Commission.
Check the energy per 100 g on the label. Don’t use the claim simply because you’re eating a smaller amount.
The Jumbo and PLUS packs mentioned contain 300 g, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference uses a 25 g portion.
Decide how many grams you want to eat before you start snacking, and keep the amount you bought separate from your portion.
An Albert Heijn product page and Schiphol’s shop information do not together confirm that a specific variety is available in an airport shop.
Use the shop information as a guide, then choose from the packs available when you get there.
Making an extra stop to look for a specific variety could take up more of your travel time.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack, including coated peanuts.
A reference for AH Cocktail Coated Peanuts and for places to shop at Schiphol.
A supermarket own-brand option: Jumbo Cocktail Coated Peanuts in a 300 g pack.
A retailer with a Dutch product listing for coated peanuts.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Coated Peanuts in flavours such as bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika.
A supermarket own-brand option: PLUS Ham and Cheese Coated Peanuts in a 300 g pack.
This selection from Joybuy includes coated peanuts and related nut snacks. Compare the nutritional information and portion size on the pack for the exact variety.
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An option if you’re looking for Duyvis coated peanuts as a snack; weigh out the amount you choose and check the nutritional information on the pack.
Pack size: 275 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a coated peanut snack with a mild curry flavour; check the nutritional information on the exact pack if you’re choosing with calories in mind.
Pack size: 275 g.
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The product description gives 30 g portions and 4–5 portions per pack. Use the suggested portion as a starting point, and check how much you actually eat.
Pack size: 125 g. Suggested portion: 30 g.
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The stated 542 kcal per 100 g is above the EU threshold for a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods. The European Commission sets the maximum at 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
Pack size: 275 g. The product information lists peanuts and wheat as allergens; check the pack before use.
No. Portion size alone does not make a product low in calories. For a ‘low energy’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; the European Commission sets this as a condition for using the claim. The applicable EU legislation is Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, which EUR-Lex lists as in force in its consolidated version of 13 December 2014.
Multiply the energy per 100 g shown on your pack by the number of grams you eat, then divide the result by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a general reference; 50 g works out to 266 kcal, but this is not a product-specific value.
Schiphol lists Albert Heijn and two to-go locations at Plaza. Check which products are available when you get there, and compare the pack and label; the shop location does not confirm that a specific variety of coated peanuts is in stock.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before using the product. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked food must appear on the label.
The Dutch Government says that items bought at a European airport can be taken in your hand luggage. This does not automatically tell you about import rules at your destination or the rules of every airline; check with your airline if you’re unsure.
