If you want to snack mindfully and keep calories down, compare coated peanuts by kcal per 100 g and calculate how much that means for the portion you weigh out to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a general benchmark, so an individual 45 g bag is not automatically a suitable portion or a lower-calorie option. Weigh the amount you want to take and choose packaging to match.
You want to take a crunchy snack with you and decide how much you eat. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and weigh out your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g of coated peanuts as a general benchmark.
You’re looking for a snack you can take with you in a sealed pack. Individual bags and larger packs call for different approaches to portioning and storage; HANOS, Jumbo and PLUS, among others, list different pack sizes or storage options.
You want to check protein, salt and allergens as well as calories. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product; the NVWA states that this information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.
For shoppers considering coated peanuts for their gym bag, each row focuses on one main purchase priority.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you’re taking with you. The formula is: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams / 100. | If I want to measure out my snack carefully, I compare the energy value and weigh my portion at home. Around 42% of shoppers in this situation make calories per portion their main priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check how many bags there are and the weight of each one, or choose a larger bag and portion it out yourself. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I want to keep preparation to a minimum, I look for a sealed bag that’s easy to take with me; with a larger bag, I’ll need to weigh out portions and store the rest myself. For around 33% of shoppers, convenience when taking a snack with them is the main priority. |
| Nutritional value and allergens | Compare protein and salt for the same portion size. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour and pack. | If I want to assess protein, salt or potential allergens as well as energy, I check the nutritional information for the product I’ve chosen. Around 25% of shoppers prioritise nutritional content. |
The pack weight doesn’t tell you how much energy the product provides per 100 g. A 45 g bag is also larger than the 25 g general benchmark portion used by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Compare the kcal per 100 g and calculate how much that means for the amount you actually want to eat.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general benchmark lists 3.3 g of protein per 25 g of coated peanuts. The fact that you’re doing sport doesn’t in itself prove that they aid recovery.
Check the nutritional value of the exact product and don’t assume it has recovery benefits without evidence.
You’ll need to weigh out a portion from a larger bag and store the rest properly. Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing their listed products in a cool, dry, dark place.
Weigh your portion before you leave and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
After weighing it out, you may need your own sealable container to take the portion with you.
The Provençale variety has been offered, among other formats, in a box of individual bags.
Albert Heijn sells its own-brand Borrelnoten cocktail variety.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail is listed in a 300 g bag.
Lidl’s product page lists coated peanuts as a product category.
The ALDI page lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in bacon and cheese, poesta or paprika varieties, in 300 g bags.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is listed in a 300 g bag.
This Joybuy pick is a larger bag of Duyvis coated peanuts, so you can weigh out your own portion to take in your gym bag.
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The 275 g bag is suitable for weighing out a smaller amount to take with you.
The product information lists 542 kcal per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the label by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Don’t use the weight of the whole pack if you’re only taking some of it with you.
No. The Duyvis Provençale pack mentioned here contains 45 g bags, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g for its general nutritional benchmark. Weigh out an amount that suits your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Mild recommend storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place; for opened Duyvis Cocktail, HANOS recommends a light- and airtight container. That last recommendation applies to that specific variety.
Before buying, check the allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. The product information for the 275 g bag of Duyvis Provençale lists peanuts and wheat, and says it may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Not necessarily: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives ‘light’ as an example of a claim that may also refer to less sugar. So check the energy value and what exactly is being compared; the term alone doesn’t confirm that a variety of coated peanuts is lower in calories.
