The three own-brand varieties compared contain 524–532 kcal per 100 g, so they are not low in calories; a 25 g portion works out at around 131–133 kcal. If you want a snack shortly before a workout, consider the amount you eat, the timing and how well you tolerate snacks that are high in fat or strongly seasoned.
You want to keep enjoying this crunchy snack, but you keep an eye on the calories in a weighed portion and compare nutritional values for the same amount. The values given apply to specific varieties from PLUS, Jumbo and Albert Heijn.
You’re looking for a small snack to stave off hunger and want to consider how comfortable it will feel in your stomach. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion immediately before exercise and recommends going easy on foods high in fat, protein or fibre. This is general nutrition advice, not a product test.
You check the ingredients, allergens and how to store an opened pack. Check the exact flavour, as the allergens listed differ between the products reviewed.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work out how they apply to the amount you’ll actually eat. Also consider when you’ll be exercising, your portion size and any allergens.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the value for the amount you’ve weighed out. | If you want to keep eating coated peanuts but adjust the amount to suit your calorie intake, portion size matters more than a small difference between varieties; around 42% of consumers put calorie control first. |
| Timing and stomach comfort | Consider when you’ll be exercising, how much you eat and how you react to snacks that are high in fat or strongly seasoned. | If you eat shortly before exercise and want to consider how comfortable it will feel in your stomach, both timing and quantity matter; around 33% of consumers prioritise timing and stomach comfort. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the pack size, the stated number of portions and the instructions for sealing and storage. | If you want to take some with you or keep the pack for several snack breaks, clear portion information makes choosing more practical; around 17% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the exact flavour. | If you have a relevant food allergy, that particular variety’s ingredients must be suitable for you; around 8% of consumers prioritise allergen compatibility. |
PLUS Borrelnoten Provencaals, Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail and AH Borrelnoten Cocktail contain 524, 527 and 532 kcal per 100 g respectively. For a 25 g portion, the difference between the highest and lowest is around 2 kcal. None of these varieties is low in calories.
Compare the same quantity and treat a small difference as a variation in nutritional value, not proof that a product is low in calories. For the EU claim ‘low energy’, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, according to the European Commission.
The pack size is not the same as a portion to eat. AH Cocktail gives a portion size of 25 g for a 250 g pack; Jumbo Cocktail contains 300 g and states that it has twelve 25 g portions.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat and calculate the calories based on that quantity.
Eating a larger amount means consuming proportionally more calories than you would from the same snack in a smaller portion.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre immediately before exercise. It’s about timing and quantity, not a blanket ban on coated peanuts.
Consider how soon your workout starts and how you usually react to a high-fat or strongly seasoned snack; if needed, choose another small snack.
The PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed list peanuts and wheat; AH Cocktail also lists milk and lactose. This information applies to these specific varieties.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any warnings on the pack you’re buying. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.
The range includes peanuts coated in a crunchy, seasoned coating. Provencale is the onion and garlic variety.
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail is an own-brand variety in a 250 g pack.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is an own-brand variety in a 300 g pack.
The store information describes coated peanuts in different varieties, including Duyvis Provencale and Cocktail.
The store page describes Trader Joe’s Borrelnoten in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika flavours, in 300 g packs.
PLUS Borrelnoten Provencaals is an own-brand variety with Provençal herbs, in a 300 g pack.
These Joybuy products are Duyvis coated peanuts in different flavours; compare the nutritional values and portion size of the exact variety with how and when you plan to enjoy it.
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This seasoned variety could suit you if you’re looking for coated peanuts and want to weigh out your own portion; at 539 kcal per 100 g, it isn’t a low-calorie choice.
Nutritional value: 539 kcal and 34 g of fat per 100 g.
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The curry seasoning sets this variety apart; check the ingredients and bear its high energy and fat content in mind if you’re eating shortly before a workout.
Nutritional value: 539 kcal and 34 g of fat per 100 g.
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This Provencale-flavoured variety could suit you if you’re looking for this particular seasoning; weigh out your portion and check the nutritional values for your own snack break.
Nutritional value: 527 kcal and 33 g of fat per 100 g. The product description gives a portion size of 30 g.
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This Provençal variety is one flavour option in the coated peanut range; its stated nutritional values make it important to keep an eye on your portion size if you’re counting calories.
Nutritional value: 542 kcal and 35 g of fat per 100 g.
No. A small portion doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. For the EU claim ‘low energy’, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, according to the European Commission.
A 25 g portion works out at around 131 kcal for PLUS Provencaals, 132 kcal for Jumbo Cocktail and 133 kcal for AH Cocktail. These figures are calculated from 524, 527 and 532 kcal per 100 g respectively; 25 g is used here as a basis for comparison, not as a recommended pre-workout portion.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises eating a proper meal around 2–3 hours before exercise. If you eat immediately before exercising, keep the portion small and go easy on foods high in fat, protein or fibre. This is general nutrition advice, not a personalised meal plan.
No. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed list peanuts and wheat; AH Cocktail also lists milk and lactose. Check any warnings on the pack too.
Follow the instructions on the pack for your variety. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Cocktail in a cool, dark and dry place, and sealing the pack securely after use.
