If you want to eat coated peanuts between training sessions, compare the nutritional information for the exact variety and pay attention to the portion you actually have: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 133 kcal per 25 g for the category as a whole. If you’re looking for fuel for a long, intense session, consider when you’ll eat and how much energy you need, rather than focusing only on keeping calories as low as possible. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists sports bars and gels as possible options in this situation.
You want a savoury snack while preparing for a marathon and to keep track of your portion size and energy intake. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general category data is no substitute for the label on the variety you buy.
You’re looking for something to have during a long, intense training session. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists sports bars and gels as possible options to help maintain your energy during a session like this. That’s different from choosing a snack based on its calorie content.
You want to choose a pack that suits the amount you’ll use and know how to store what’s left. Duyvis lists several pack sizes for Cocktail, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides separate storage advice for opened coated peanuts.
First decide whether you want coated peanuts as a snack between training sessions or fuel for a long session. Then compare the portion size, ingredients and packaging to find what suits your needs.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack and calculate it for the portion you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 133 kcal per 25 g handful for the category as a whole; this isn’t a comparison between brands. | If I want to keep track of my energy intake while snacking, I look at how much I actually eat. Around 34% of consumers prioritise calories per portion. |
| Use during a long training session | Decide whether you’re looking for something to have before, during or between training sessions. Check the carbohydrate and fat content of the exact variety; general category data doesn’t prove that a product is suitable as running fuel. | If I’m buying something to maintain my energy during a long, intense session, I consider that need separately from choosing a low-calorie snack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise training fuel. |
| Timing and amount | Adjust the amount to suit when you’re eating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that a large meal just before exercise can cause stomach problems; this isn’t specific timing advice for coated peanuts. | If I want to eat something around a training session, I consider the timing and the amount that feels right for me. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions. Duyvis lists Cocktail packs of 125 g, 275 g, 500 g and 1000 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. | When I choose a pack, I want its size to suit my needs and to know how to store what’s left. Around 13% of consumers prioritise packaging. |
Choosing an option with as few calories as possible doesn’t automatically serve the same purpose as food intended to provide energy during a long, intense training session. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists sports bars and gels as possible options for this type of training.
First decide when you want to eat your snack. Don’t choose solely based on a low calorie count if you’re buying it as fuel for a run.
Pack size and portion size are not the same. Duyvis, for example, lists a 125 g Cocktail pack, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general nutritional information per 25 g handful.
Compare nutritional information for the same amount, then work out separately how much you’ll eat.
General nutritional information for coated peanuts doesn’t show that a specific flavour or brand variety has the same ingredients. Albert Heijn also warns that product and allergen information can change.
Use the current label for the exact variety when comparing energy, ingredients and allergens.
These brands and supermarket ranges are relevant to the coated peanut category; the product listings alone say nothing about calorie or sports benefits.
The manufacturer lists Cocktail and Oriental as varieties of coated peanuts.
Albert Heijn has its own AH Borrelnoten Cocktail product listing.
Jumbo lists Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g pack.
Lidl lists coated peanuts on its Dutch range page.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S coated peanuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail varieties, in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack.
No. The 133 kcal per 25 g listed by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre applies to the category as a whole. Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety. The European Commission describes energy and nutrients as part of the nutrition declaration on most prepacked foods.
No, coated peanuts don’t need to replace a regular meal after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a main meal after exercise that provides, among other things, carbohydrates and protein.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping opened coated peanuts in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. Also follow the advice on the packaging; for the Cocktail variety reviewed, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergens and states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. The Duyvis Cocktail and Jumbo Cocktail varieties reviewed contain peanuts.
No, a nutrition claim can’t be used without meeting the rules. According to the European Commission, only nutrition claims permitted under the relevant EU rules may be used. The European Union also states that claims must not be inaccurate, ambiguous or misleading. A small pack, by itself, doesn’t support a claim about the product’s calorie content.
