If you want the product itself to contain less fat, compare the fat content per 100 g of the exact variant; choosing a smaller portion does not change its composition. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. By comparison, the checked variants AH Cocktail, Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas list 33, 32.7 and 33.3 g respectively. For a neighbourhood get-together, also choose a suitable pack size and check the allergens for each flavour.
You want to choose coated peanuts based on their composition, not just their light appearance or how they’re made. Compare the fat content per 100 g of the exact variant, and distinguish between ‘low fat’ and a relative reduction in fat.
You’re organising a neighbourhood get-together and want to decide in advance how many coated peanuts to put out. Pack size, stated serving sizes and whether the pack can be resealed may all be relevant.
You’re buying for neighbours with different tastes or allergies, so you check each variant separately. For AH Cocktail, Albert Heijn lists milk, peanuts and wheat among the allergens; Jumbo lists peanuts and wheat for Jumbo Cocktail.
Choose this if: having less fat in the product itself is your main reason for buying.
Bear in mind: a flavour, cooking method or smaller portion does not, by itself, prove that a product has a lower fat content.
Choose this if: you’re mainly after a seasoned, crunchy coating and want to decide how much to serve.
Bear in mind: portioning does not change the nutritional value per 100 g.
Choose this if: you’d like to consider plain peanuts instead of coated ones.
Bear in mind: Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as roasted without added oil or fat. This does not prove that the total fat content is lower or that the product is ‘low fat’.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat in the product | Compare the fat content in grams per 100 g for the exact variant, and check what a nutrition claim is based on. | If I genuinely want a lower-fat snack for my neighbourhood get-together, I look at the composition, not just the portion size. Around 36% of consumers rank product composition as their top buying priority. |
| Serving size | Check the stated serving size and number of servings; look at the nutritional information per serving too, if needed. | If I mainly want to control how much is put on the table, I consider portion size separately from choosing a product with a different composition. Around 29% of consumers rank the amount served as their top buying priority. |
| Flavours and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each variant separately. | If guests have different dietary needs, I want to be able to check what’s in each flavour. Around 21% of consumers put suitability for guests first. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight and check whether the pack is resealable and what storage instructions apply. | When I’m shopping for a get-together, I want to choose a pack that suits my plans and store any leftovers properly. Around 14% of consumers make pack suitability and storage their top buying priority. |
A 25 g serving does not change how much fat the product contains per 100 g. AH Cocktail lists 33 g and Jumbo Cocktail 32.7 g of fat per 100 g, despite their stated serving sizes of 25 g.
When choosing, distinguish between serving less and choosing a product with a different composition.
Duyvis uses this description for the way Oven Baked Peanuts Original is prepared. It is not a nutritional comparison with coated peanuts.
Check the total fat content per 100 g, and treat plain peanuts separately from coated ones.
Ingredients and listed allergens can vary by variant. For example, AH Cocktail and PLUS Ham Kaas list milk, while the checked information for Jumbo Cocktail names other allergens present.
Keep the packaging information for each flavour and check both the allergens present and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Duyvis has a Borrelnootjes range, as well as Oven Baked Peanuts Original, which is a different type of product.
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail is a specific variant whose packaging and nutritional information you can compare with other products.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is a regular coated variant with nutritional information per 100 g and per 25 g.
PLUS Borrelnoten Ham Kaas is worth considering if you’re looking specifically for this savoury flavour.
According to its range information, ALDI sells Trader Joe’s coated peanuts.
This selection features regular coated Duyvis peanuts in different flavours and pack sizes. Use the product details to compare flavours and quantities; the variants shown are not low-fat recommendations.
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A seasoned, coated variety for sharing at a get-together.
Fat: 34 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A coated variety with a mild curry flavour for your snack table.
Fat: 34 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The smaller pack may suit you if you only want to bring a limited amount to the get-together.
Fat: 33 g per 100 g; the product information lists 30 g servings.
Described as onion and garlic flavour. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A coated peanut variety with onion and garlic flavour for a savoury snack.
Fat: 35 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description features double-coated peanuts with BBQ and paprika flavour, made for sharing.
Fat: 33 g per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
No, don’t treat these claims as interchangeable. According to the European Commission, ‘low fat’ for solid foods means no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. For any other claim, check the information and conditions that apply to the exact product.
It varies by product. Albert Heijn lists 10 servings of 25 g in a 250 g bag of AH Cocktail; Jumbo lists 12 servings in a 300 g bag of Jumbo Cocktail. These are the serving sizes shown in the product information, not a prediction of how much your guests will eat.
For AH Cocktail, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack securely after use. For other variants, follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack for the exact flavour. EU rules for pre-packed foods require allergens present to be highlighted in the ingredients list. Check the product for any additional warnings too.
Don’t assume they are. Albert Heijn warns that young children may choke on peanuts in AH Cocktail. Bear this warning in mind and assess the exact snack before offering it to children.
