If you want to keep enjoying coated peanuts, start by comparing the calories per 100 g for the exact variant, then decide how much you’ll have. The Dutch product listings from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn, checked on 12 October 2026, show 527 to 542 kcal per 100 g for the variants reviewed. That’s well above the European limit of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low-calorie’ claim, as explained by the European Commission. A smaller portion reduces the total energy you consume, but it doesn’t change the figure per 100 g.
You want to stick with a crunchy peanut snack and compare variants fairly at the same weight. The figures on the labels reviewed are close together, and none of the products listed meets the threshold for a ‘low-calorie’ claim.
You want to know how much you’ll eat during a film, so you check both the pack weight and your own portion. The serving size on the label may not match the amount you actually have.
Allergens can affect your choice. Peanuts and wheat are found in the variants reviewed; milk and other allergens vary from product to product. If you have a relevant allergy, always check the label on the exact variant.
The table groups shoppers choosing coated peanuts for a film night according to their main purchasing consideration.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy at the same weight | Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact flavour. Then calculate the figure for the amount you plan to eat. | I want to compare the same quantity before choosing a flavour. Around 42% of consumers put kcal per 100 g at the top of their list. |
| Portion for the film | Check the weight of each bag and the stated serving size. Calculate kcal per serving using kcal per 100 g × grams ÷ 100. | I want to decide in advance how many grams I’ll eat during the film, rather than looking only at the bag size. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the allergen information and warnings about possible traces on the exact pack. | If an ingredient isn’t suitable for me, that matters more than a small difference in kcal. Around 17% of consumers start their choice with ingredients and allergens. |
| Pack size and cost | Compare the amount you need with the net weight and price per kilogram. Also follow the storage advice after opening. | I don’t want to buy more than I need for my film night, and I want to consider how to store any leftovers. Around 8% of consumers look at cost and pack size first. |
A product with slightly fewer kcal than another variant doesn’t automatically meet the requirements for a ‘low-calorie’ claim.
Compare the same quantity and treat the difference as a comparison between the products you’ve chosen, not proof that a variant is low in calories. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim.
The Duyvis Provençale multipack reviewed contains 45 g bags. The product information lists 542 kcal per 100 g, which means a 45 g bag contains 243,9 kcal.
Check the number of grams in each bag and calculate the total energy for the amount you plan to eat. A smaller pack doesn’t in itself mean fewer kcal per 100 g.
Kinepolis Netherlands says that you can’t take your own food and drink into the screening room. This is that provider’s house rule, not a general rule under Dutch law.
Check the rules at your own cinema before buying snacks to take there. These cinema rules don’t apply to a film night at home.
A relevant choice if you’re looking for a particular flavour or pack size. Duyvis lists Cocktail in 125, 275, 500 and 1000 g sizes.
The AH own-brand option is worth considering if you’re looking for a standard sharing pack of Cocktail.
Jumbo Cocktail 300 g gives you label information to compare kcal and the stated serving size with other variants.
The PLUS variants listed may be relevant if both flavour and ingredients influence your choice.
The Lidl listing is for a 200 g pack of Duyvis; Lidl is a supermarket chain here, not a coated peanut brand in its own right.
ALDI lists 300 g packs of Trader Joe’s coated peanuts, including Poesta, Paprika and Bacon-kaas.
These Joybuy products are coated peanut variants to compare by kcal per 100 g, flavour, pack size and ingredients.
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A seasoned variant to include when comparing flavour and kcal per 100 g.
Product information lists 539 kcal per 100 g and 51% peanuts. Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A mild curry-flavoured variant for anyone weighing up flavour as well as nutritional value.
Product information lists 539 kcal per 100 g. Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A smaller pack to consider if you want to match the size to your own snacking occasion.
Product information lists 527 kcal per 100 g and 30 g servings. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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An onion and garlic-flavoured variant; check the ingredients too if they influence your choice.
Product information lists 542 kcal per 100 g. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A coated peanut snack with BBQ and paprika flavour for anyone who considers flavour alongside nutritional value.
Product information lists 535 kcal per 100 g and 40% peanuts. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
For solid foods in the EU, a ‘low energy’ claim, or low-calorie claim, means no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The European Commission also distinguishes between low-calorie and reduced-energy claims: to claim reduced energy, the energy content must be at least 30% lower and the reason for the reduction must be stated. A smaller portion doesn’t change the figure per 100 g.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g for the exact variant by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For AH Cocktail, the calculation for 25 g is: 532 × 25 ÷ 100 = 133 kcal. This is a calculation based on the nutritional value listed by Albert Heijn, not a personal dietary recommendation.
Check the allergen information and warnings on the pack for the exact variant. The variants reviewed contain, among other things, peanuts and wheat; milk, celery and other allergens vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information must be provided on prepacked products.
That depends on the cinema’s house rules. Kinepolis Netherlands says that you can’t take your own food and drink into the screening room. This is a rule set by that provider, not an established general legal rule for cinemas in the Netherlands. Check the rules of the cinema you’re visiting before buying snacks to take there.
Follow the storage advice on the pack. For the Duyvis Provençale multipack reviewed, the product information recommends storing it in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in a lightproof, airtight container.
