Who is this choice relevant to?

Protein-conscious snackers

You want to know how much protein a serving provides and compare it with its energy and salt content. The labels from Albert Heijn and Jumbo give nutritional values for 25 g servings.

Lunchbox portioners

You want to take coated peanuts with you without treating a whole sharing bag as one serving. A resealable bag or large value pack means you’ll need to weigh out your own portions; Duyvis Cocktail multipacks contain 275 g bags.

Regular sharers

You’re buying for several sharing occasions and want to be able to open individual bags. Duyvis Cocktail bundles contain four or eight 275 g bags (Albert Heijn; Foods & Goods).

What should you look for when choosing?

First compare the nutritional values for the portion you actually eat, then decide whether you want individual sharing bags or a pack you can portion yourself.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Protein per serving Compare protein, energy and salt per 100 g, then calculate the values for the amount you’ve weighed out. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of protein and 133 kcal per 25 g serving of AH Cocktail; Jumbo lists 3.3 g and 131 kcal per 25 g serving of Jumbo Cocktail. If you want to know how much protein your own serving provides as part of a protein-focused diet, compare the values with the amount you actually eat. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the protein content per serving.
Portion control Check the number of bags, the weight per bag, the stated serving size and whether the packaging is resealable. Duyvis multipacks contain 275 g bags; AH Cocktail comes in a resealable 250 g bag with ten 25 g servings (Albert Heijn). If you want to take a weighed portion with you, check whether the pack is easy to reseal and portion yourself. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control and lunchbox convenience.
Sharing supply Compare the number of bags and the amount in each: Duyvis bundles contain 4 × 275 g or 8 × 275 g (Albert Heijn; Foods & Goods). Jumbo’s value pack is one 500 g bag, not a multipack. If you’re buying for regular sharing occasions, weigh up the number of unopened bags against the total amount you’ll be able to use. Around 21% of consumers mainly choose a pack that offers the right amount for sharing.
Allergens and ingredients Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including warnings about possible traces. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list different allergens. If you or someone you’re sharing with needs to avoid certain allergens, check each pack and flavour separately. Around 14% of consumers prioritise ingredients that are suitable for everyone sharing the food.

Common purchasing pitfalls

  • Assuming a multipack contains lunchbox-sized portions

    Duyvis Cocktail bundles contain 275 g bags, while the serving examples from Albert Heijn and Jumbo are based on 25 g.

    Check the weight of each individual bag and weigh out the amount you want to take in your lunchbox.

  • Confusing the protein value per 100 g with the amount in a snack-sized serving

    A value per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from a smaller serving. For AH Cocktail, Albert Heijn lists 14 g of protein per 100 g and 3.5 g per 25 g serving.

    Calculate the value for the amount you’ve weighed out, and check the energy and salt values too.

  • Only checking for peanuts when sharing

    Ingredients and warnings vary by product. AH Cocktail lists wheat and milk, among other ingredients; Jumbo Cocktail lists wheat and may contain nuts.

    Before buying and eating, read the allergen information on the exact pack instead of relying on details for a different flavour or brand.

Brands compared

Duyvis

The Cocktail varieties are available in bundles of individual 275 g bags.

  • Albert Heijn lists a bundle with four bags; Foods & Goods lists a box with eight.
  • The individual bags are for sharing, not pre-portioned for lunchboxes. Nutritional values may differ between listings.

Albert Heijn

AH Borrelnoten cocktail comes in a resealable 250 g bag; Albert Heijn also lists a Duyvis Cocktail 4-pack.

  • For AH Cocktail, Albert Heijn provides nutritional values and a 25 g serving size, with ten servings per pack.
  • The AH own-brand bag isn’t a multipack, so you’ll need to weigh out your preferred serving yourself.

Jumbo

Jumbo Cocktail Borrelnoten Voordeelverpakking is a 500 g bag.

  • Jumbo lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 25 g serving, and states that there are twenty servings per pack.
  • The value pack contains one large bag, not individual sharing bags.

Lidl

Lidl’s category page lists coated peanuts.

  • Coated peanuts are included in the category.
  • Check the size, nutritional information and allergen information for the specific pack you choose.

ALDI

ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S coated peanuts in 300 g bags, in a range of flavours.

  • The product page includes flavours such as bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika.
  • The bag size doesn’t mean it’s a multipack or guarantee a particular amount of protein; check the label for the variety you choose.

PLUS

PLUS Borrelnoten Mild comes in a 300 g bag; PLUS also sells 275 g Duyvis Cocktail.

  • For the Mild variety, the PLUS product page lists 13.7 g of protein and 528 kcal per 100 g.
  • These nutritional values apply to the Mild variety and don’t automatically apply to other products or multipacks.

Coated peanuts at Joybuy

Joybuy coated peanut options; compare the nutritional values on the pack with the portion you actually eat.

Duyvis Poeta coated peanuts, 275 g

Duyvis Poeta coated peanuts, 275 g

This is a coated peanut variety. If protein content is part of your decision, compare the nutritional values per 100 g with those for the portion you’ve weighed out.

The product information lists peanuts, milk, wheat and celery, and possible traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Do four bags of coated peanuts also make four lunchbox portions?

No. According to Albert Heijn, the Duyvis Cocktail 4-pack contains four 275 g bags. These are sharing bags, so you’ll need to weigh out the amount you want for a lunchbox. Albert Heijn uses 25 g servings for AH Cocktail.

How do you calculate the protein in your own portion?

Multiply the grams of protein per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Albert Heijn lists 14 g of protein per 100 g for AH Cocktail, which means a 25 g serving contains 3.5 g of protein. According to the same label, that serving contains 133 kcal and 0.42 g of salt.

How should you store coated peanuts after opening a bag?

Follow the storage advice on the specific pack. For Duyvis Cocktail, PLUS advises storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. Albert Heijn recommends closing the AH Cocktail pack securely after use and storing it in a cool, dark and dry place.

What should you check if someone sharing the food has a food allergy?

Read the allergen information on the exact pack, including warnings about possible traces. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. AH Cocktail lists peanuts, wheat and milk, among other ingredients; Jumbo Cocktail lists peanuts and wheat and may contain nuts.

Are coated peanuts automatically suitable for young children’s lunchboxes?

No. Product information from Albert Heijn and PLUS warns that young children can choke on peanuts or nuts. Consider this warning separately: packaging that’s convenient for a lunchbox isn’t automatically suitable for young children.