If you want to keep the seasoned flavour and crunchy coating, compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety and weigh your portion. Eating less reduces the energy in your portion, but doesn’t change the product’s nutritional composition. PLUS lists 530 kcal per 100 g for its Shanghai coated peanuts, which works out at 132.5 kcal per 25 g. Unsalted nuts are a different choice, not automatically a lower-calorie alternative: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the general categories contain 164 kcal per 25 g for unsalted nuts and 133 kcal per 25 g for coated peanuts.
You want to eat fewer calories during your Father’s Day drinks without swapping your favourite coated peanuts for something else. The portion weight and energy value of the exact variety can help you choose and weigh out the right amount. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutritional information for coated peanuts.
You’re looking for a seasoned peanut with a crunchy coating and want to compare flavours or own-brand options. A flavour name alone tells you nothing about the energy value, so check the nutritional information for the specific variety. Duyvis and Jumbo describe crunchy, seasoned varieties.
You’d rather choose unsalted nuts and skip the coating. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; that’s a different consideration from choosing an option with fewer calories.
First compare the exact variety per 100 g, then adjust the amount you weigh out to suit what you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety and weigh the amount you’re serving. | If I want to consume less energy while having drinks, I pay attention to both the nutritional information and the portion size. Around 36% of consumers prioritise calories per eating occasion. |
| Flavour and coating | Check the flavour description, ingredients and variety; don’t choose on brand name alone. | I want to keep my seasoned, crunchy snack for drinks, so I’ll adjust my portion if needed. Around 27% of consumers prioritise keeping the flavour and coating. |
| Type of snack | Compare the energy and salt content of the specific products and decide which nutritional goal matters most to you. | If I mainly want unsalted nuts from the Wheel of Five, I’ll deliberately choose a different type of snack. Around 19% of consumers prioritise nutritional quality. |
| Amount for your guests | Check the pack weight and think about how much you want to serve; the contents of a bag aren’t automatically one portion. | I want to put out enough for my guests without buying or serving more than I need. Around 18% of consumers focus mainly on choosing an appropriate amount. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives general category figures of 164 kcal per 25 g for unsalted nuts, compared with 133 kcal per 25 g for coated peanuts. So choosing unsalted nuts and choosing fewer calories aren’t the same thing.
Decide on your main goal first, then compare the nutritional information for the specific products using the same amount.
PLUS lists 530 kcal per 100 g for its Shanghai coated peanuts. That works out mathematically at 106 kcal per 20 g and 132.5 kcal per 25 g; the difference is down to the portion size.
Compare varieties per 100 g, then work out the energy for the amount you weigh out yourself.
PLUS Shanghai is labelled vegan, but contains peanuts and wheat and may contain other nuts.
If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging, even if it carries a dietary logo. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label.
Compare the flavour, ingredients and nutritional information for each specific variety. A brand or flavour name alone doesn’t tell you which option contains fewer calories.
According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Oriental is a peanut with a crunchy coating and curry flavour, available in a 275 g pack.
Albert Heijn’s own-label range includes separate Cocktail and Oriental coated peanut varieties.
Jumbo Cocktail Coated Peanuts 300 g are described as peanuts with a crunchy batter coating.
Lidl lists coated peanuts as a product category.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s coated peanuts in Oriental, Provençale and Cocktail flavours, in 300 g bags.
PLUS Shanghai Coated Peanuts 300 g lists 530 kcal per 100 g and is labelled vegan.
These Joybuy products are seasoned varieties of coated peanuts. Compare the nutritional information for the exact variety and weigh out a portion if you want to calculate its energy content.
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A crunchy, savoury-seasoned variety for anyone who wants to keep this snack on the menu and weigh out their own portion.
Contains peanuts, milk, wheat and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts. If you have an allergy, check the current product information.
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The description highlights a crunchy coating and a mild, spiced curry flavour for anyone who wants to keep that taste.
The product information states that it contains 49% peanuts. Contains peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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The description mentions a crunchy coating with onion and garlic flavour; the product information gives a portion size of 30 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and work it out for the amount you’re serving.
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The product information describes a crunchy double coating with BBQ paprika flavour, ideal if you’re after a seasoned snack to serve with drinks.
The description states that it contains 40% peanuts and has a Nutri-Score of D. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. Check the current packaging for allergen information.
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According to the product description, this variety has a crunchy coating with onion and garlic flavour.
Joybuy lists 542 kcal per 100 g. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard. If you’re calculating a portion, check the nutritional information on the current packaging.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety by the portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. For PLUS Shanghai Coated Peanuts, 25 g works out at 132.5 kcal based on 530 kcal per 100 g. This is a calculation example, not personal dietary advice.
Not just like that: according to the European Commission, nutrition claims are only permitted if they’re on the approved list. Eating less of a product doesn’t mean the product itself qualifies for a nutrition claim.
Not on the basis of the vegan label alone. PLUS Shanghai is labelled vegan, but contains peanuts and wheat and may contain other nuts. If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging.
Yes. PLUS Shanghai lists peanuts and wheat; PLUS Ham Cheese also lists milk in the flavouring. So check the ingredients and allergen information again when you switch varieties.
Albert Heijn advises storing AH Oriental in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack properly after use. For other varieties, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
