Want to enjoy coated peanuts during a film night while keeping your calorie intake down? Start by deciding on your portion, then compare the energy per 100 grams on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 133 kcal per 25 grams of coated peanuts. A smaller portion means fewer calories eaten, but it doesn’t make the product itself low in calories.
Want to stick with your favourite crunchy snack, but weigh out a portion beforehand? The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 133 kcal per 25 grams of coated peanuts. Check the nutritional information for the variety you choose.
Want to compare varieties by energy content? Check the nutritional information per 100 grams and make sure you’re comparing the same quantity and type of product. A product name or nutrition claim is no substitute for the nutrition table.
If you’re watching with others or plan to use a bag over several film nights, check the net weight and storage advice. The contents of a bag aren’t a recommended portion size.
First decide how much you want to eat during the film. Then compare the exact varieties on the same nutritional basis, and check whether the packaging suits sharing or storing.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in your portion | Check the kcal per 100 grams and weigh the amount you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 133 kcal per 25 grams; this is an average for the category. | If I want to limit my portion during the film, I look at how much I actually put in my bowl. Around 40% of consumers say portion control is their top priority when buying. |
| Energy per 100 grams | Compare the current nutritional information for the same type of product and flavour. Consider any nutrition claim separately from portion size. | If I’m looking for a product with less energy for the same number of grams, I compare the nutrition tables for the exact varieties. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the product’s energy content. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, how many people or evenings you want it to serve, and the storage advice once opened. | If I want to share a bag or use it over several film nights, I check how much it contains and how to store the rest. Around 20% of consumers prioritise choosing packaging that suits their needs. |
| Allergies and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging, including any precautionary warnings. | If I need to take an allergy or dietary requirement into account, I first check whether the specific variety is suitable for everyone eating it. Around 10% of consumers make suitability their top priority when buying. |
Calories per portion tell you how much energy you get from that amount; they don’t change the product’s composition per 100 grams.
Note the kcal per 100 grams and weigh your portion. Don’t call a product low in calories based on a small portion alone.
A 300-gram pack, as listed for products from Jumbo, ALDI and PLUS, is the total contents, not a recommended portion for one person.
Set aside the amount you want to eat beforehand and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
A dietary label or score doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a particular allergy.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact packaging, even if another label matches your dietary requirements.
Duyvis offers flavours including Cocktail, Provençale, Poesta and Oriental. This may help if you’re looking for a familiar flavour.
AH Cocktail Coated Peanuts is a supermarket own-brand product to include in your comparison.
Jumbo lists Cocktail Coated Peanuts in a 300-gram bag, described as peanuts with a crunchy dough coating.
Lidl Netherlands lists coated peanuts in its range. Assess the specific variety you find.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s Coated Peanuts in 300-gram bags, in Poesta, Paprika and Bacon Cheese flavours.
PLUS lists Ham and Cheese Coated Peanuts in a 300-gram bag.
These Joybuy products are Duyvis coated peanuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes. Use the pack size to weigh out a portion; compare calories only when the nutritional information for the exact variety is available.
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The 275 g bag can be divided into weighed portions for a film night.
The product information describes seasoned peanuts with a crunchy coating.
Listed allergens: peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery. May contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The 275 g pack can be divided into portions if you want to share the snack during a film.
The product information describes a crunchy coating, a mild curry flavour and 49% peanuts.
Listed allergens: peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya. May contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The 125 g pack may suit you if you want to divide a smaller amount.
The product information lists 527 kcal per 100 g and gives a portion size of 30 g. Check the information on the pack you receive.
Listed allergens: peanuts and wheat. May contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The 275 g bag can be split into smaller portions to share during a film night.
The product information describes a double coating with BBQ and paprika flavour and 40% peanuts.
Listed allergens: peanuts and gluten (wheat). May contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The 275 g bag can be divided into weighed portions for a film night.
The product information lists 542 kcal per 100 g and states that it contains 50% peanuts.
Listed allergens: peanuts and wheat. May contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Multiply the kcal per 100 grams on the packaging by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. The average of 133 kcal per 25 grams given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre works out to 266 kcal per 50 grams; your product may have a different value.
No. A small portion doesn’t show that the product itself meets the requirements for a nutrition claim. The European Union explains that nutrition claims must meet official definitions and conditions. Assess portion size and nutritional information per 100 grams separately.
You can’t assume that this label applies. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists unsalted nuts as part of the Wheel of Five; Jumbo describes coated peanuts as peanuts with a crunchy dough coating. Assess the specific snack product, and don’t assume from its name that it’s the same as unsalted nuts.
Follow the storage advice on your own packaging. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. For opened Duyvis Cocktail products, HANOS recommends an airtight, lightproof container. Also check the best-before date and any additional instructions.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and any precautionary warnings on the exact packaging. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. The Authority says that, since 1 January 2026, inspections have also checked how businesses warn about possible cross-contamination.
