Who is this comparison useful for?

Office snackers comparing kcal

You want to enjoy coated peanuts during a work break and compare the energy in the same weighed amount, without mistaking a lower figure for a ‘low calorie’ claim.

Office portion planners

You’re choosing a pack for your own breaks or a shared supply, and want to distinguish between the pack contents, the portion shown on the label and the amount you actually have.

Snack buyers with dietary requirements

Your choice may depend on a vegan preference, salt content or an allergen. For example, the PLUS Mild and Oriental Style variants checked have different ingredient and allergen information.

What should you look for in coated peanuts for the office?

First compare the same quantity, then decide which portion suits your break. Check the ingredients, allergens, salt and flavour separately for the variant you’re considering.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this most important for?
Energy in the same quantity Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh out the same amount. The variants checked range from 526 to 541 kcal per 100 g. If you’re mainly comparing the energy in your chosen amount during a work break, compare kcal on the same basis. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this.
Portion and pack Check the net weight, the stated portion size and the number of portions; a bag is not automatically one portion. If you want to decide in advance how much to have during a break, it helps to distinguish between the pack contents and a portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Dietary requirements Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant, and look at the salt per 100 g if that’s relevant to you. If you need to take an allergen, vegan preference or salt target into account, assess that information separately from the kcal comparison. Around 21% of consumers prioritise a dietary requirement.
Flavour variant Check the exact variant, such as Mild, Oriental Style, Cocktail or Provençal, and look at its ingredients too. If you’re looking for a particular savoury flavour for your break or an office gathering, the variant will affect your choice. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flavour.

Pitfalls when buying coated peanuts

  • Mistaking relatively fewer kcal for low calorie

    In the comparison checked, the difference between the lowest and highest figure is 15 kcal per 100 g, or 3.75 kcal for 25 g. None of these variants therefore meets the requirements for a ‘low calorie’ claim.

    Compare the label values for the same quantity, and don’t treat a lower figure within this selection as proof that a product is low in calories.

  • Assuming a small bag is one portion

    According to Jumbo, the 125 g Duyvis Cocktail pack contains four to five portions. The contents of the bag and a snack portion are not the same thing.

    Weigh out the amount you want to have. Follow the pack instructions for storing the rest.

  • Assuming fewer kcal means less salt or suitable allergens

    The Jumbo Cocktail checked contains fewer kcal per 100 g than Duyvis Cocktail, but the salt content also differs. The ingredients and allergen information also vary between, among others, the two PLUS variants checked.

    Assess energy, salt and ingredients separately for the exact flavour variant.

Brands and variants to compare

Duyvis

According to Duyvis, the Cocktail variant comes in different pack sizes, including 125 g and 275 g. This can help you choose between a smaller bag and a larger pack to stock up on.

  • For the 125 g and 275 g variants checked, Jumbo lists 541 kcal per 100 g. The smaller bag therefore has no demonstrated kcal advantage for the same quantity.
  • According to Jumbo, the 125 g pack contains four to five portions. Check the ingredients and storage instructions on the pack of the variant you buy.

Albert Heijn

AH Borrelnoten Cocktail is a cocktail-flavoured variant in a 300 g pack. The product page lists twelve 25 g portions.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 532 kcal and 1.68 g of salt per 100 g for this variant.
  • The ingredient information lists peanuts, wheat and milk, among other things; check the label if you need to take allergens into account.

Jumbo

Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is a cocktail-flavoured variant with a stated portion size of 25 g.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists 527 kcal, 5.0 g of fibre and 1.63 g of salt per 100 g for this variant.
  • The ingredient information lists peanuts and wheat; the variant may contain other nuts. This information does not automatically apply to other coated peanuts.

Lidl en Alesto

Lidl lists coated peanuts in different 300 g variants within its Alesto range.

  • Lidl Netherlands’ product page states that the coated peanuts checked are available in store only.
  • The pack contents are not an individual portion. Check the exact variant and the information on the pack before choosing.

ALDI en TRADER JOE'S

The Dutch ALDI product page lists TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts in Oriental, Provençal or Cocktail flavours, in a 300 g pack.

  • These flavours offer different options if you’re looking for a particular coated peanut variant at ALDI.
  • Treat the flavours as separate variants and check the ingredients and nutrition information on the pack you choose.

PLUS

The PLUS 300 g variants checked are Mild and Oriental Style; they differ in flavour and product information.

  • PLUS lists 528 kcal per 100 g for Mild and 526 kcal per 100 g for Oriental Style. The product information describes Oriental Style as vegan.
  • Mild lists milk and celery, among other ingredients; Oriental Style lists peanuts and wheat. Check the information for the exact variant, even if the vegan label is relevant to you.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you call these coated peanuts low calorie?

No, not based on the label values checked, which range from 526 to 541 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, the ‘low energy’ claim can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; a smaller portion does not change the value per 100 g.

Is a 125 g bag of Duyvis Cocktail one snack portion?

No. For the 125 g Duyvis Cocktail pack checked, Jumbo lists four to five portions. Weigh out the amount you want to have, and don’t automatically count the whole bag as one portion.

How can I compare the kcal in two variants fairly?

First compare the kcal per 100 g, then work it out for the same weight. For 25 g, the difference between the lowest and highest figure among these five variants checked is 3.75 kcal.

What allergen information should I check for snacks for colleagues?

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any mention of peanuts, wheat, milk or celery. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.

How should I store an opened bag at the office?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack. For Duyvis Cocktail, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place and preferably transferring it to a light- and airtight container after opening. For AH Cocktail, the product information advises storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.