Mindful snackers
You want to keep eating coated peanuts, but decide in advance how many grams you’ll have. Check the energy in the portion you actually eat, not just the pack size.
Who is this guide for?
Label comparers
You compare flavours and pack sizes by energy and ingredients. If you need to avoid allergens, check the information for the exact variant.
Online grocery planners
You want to add coated peanuts to a grocery order and factor delivery terms into your choice. A product listing as an in-store item doesn’t automatically mean you can have it delivered.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to eat less of a familiar variant or compare products in the same quantity. Then check the ingredients and allergens, and confirm whether the variant is available through your chosen ordering option.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who might find this more important? |
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| Energy in the same quantity | Compare kcal per 100 g for exactly the same flavour and pack, then work out the energy in your own portion. The Joybuy listing for Duyvis Provençaals 275 g gives 542 kcal per 100 g; this is retailer information, not an independent measurement. | If you want to keep eating the same quantity, you’ll want to compare the energy in the exact variant. Around 36% of consumers put energy content first. |
| Portion and pack size | Check the net weight and separately decide how many grams you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as a handful of coated peanuts, containing 133 kcal. | If you mainly want to weigh out your portion in advance, the portion matters more than the pack size. Around 29% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on the information for the exact variant and on the packaging you receive. | If you have an allergy or other dietary requirements, the ingredients must be suitable, even if comparing energy is also important. Around 21% of consumers give this top priority. |
| Online ordering and delivery | Check whether the product page offers delivery or only lists in-store sales. Also review the terms and costs for the whole order. | If you want your snack delivered with your groceries, it matters whether the retailer offers the variant as part of your order. Around 14% of consumers put the convenience of online ordering first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small pack means fewer calories
The amount in the pack and the amount you eat aren’t the same. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25 g handful of coated peanuts contains 133 kcal.
Compare energy on the same basis, then decide how many grams you want to have.
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Relying on an earlier purchase to check allergens
Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. A product you bought before is no substitute for checking the current information.
If you have a relevant allergy, check both the product information and the packaging you receive.
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Only checking the pack when ordering delivery
The terms for your full grocery order can affect whether it’s practical to order just a snack.
Check your basket and the delivery terms before choosing a retailer.
A minimum order value or delivery charges can make ordering a snack on its own less worthwhile.
Brands to consider
A brand name, flavour or pack size on its own tells you nothing about the energy in the portion you eat. To compare that, check the nutrition table for the exact variant.
Duyvis
Duyvis lists flavours including Cocktail and Provençale, with Cocktail available in different pack sizes.
- The manufacturer describes Provençale as a variant with onion and garlic flavour.
- The flavour and pack size don’t prove that it contains less energy.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Borrelnoten cocktail as an item available to order online.
- It offers a grocery delivery service.
- Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, so check the packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo describes Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g pack as peanuts with a crisp coating.
- The product information includes storage instructions.
- The pack size doesn’t tell you whether the variant contains fewer calories.
PLUS
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g pack and offers delivery or collection options.
- The product page describes this variant as vegetarian.
- That product feature doesn’t mean it has fewer calories.
ALDI
Under the TRADER JOE'S brand, ALDI lists coated peanuts in flavours such as poesta, paprika and bacon-cheese, in a 300 g pack.
- The product listing describes several flavour variants.
- The product page refers to in-store purchases; this doesn’t confirm grocery delivery is available.
Lidl
A Lidl listing for Duyvis Borrelnootjes distinguished between an in-store item and a webshop item.
- Checking the sales channel helps you work out whether the exact variant is available to order online.
- An in-store listing doesn’t confirm delivery or a calorie benefit.
Coated peanuts at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes Duyvis coated peanuts in different flavours and pack sizes. Compare the nutritional information for the exact variant and decide on your portion separately; the product names alone don’t indicate a lower-calorie choice.
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Duyvis Borrelnootjes Poeta 275 g
A flavour to include when comparing options; decide how much you’ll eat separately from the pack size.
Net weight: 275 g.
If you have a relevant allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information.
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Duyvis Oriental Borrelnootjes 275 g
Include this flavour variant if you want to compare coated peanuts by taste, and tailor your portion to how much you want to eat.
Net weight: 275 g.
Check the nutrition and allergen information for this exact variant before ordering.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale 125 g
The smaller pack may suit anyone looking for a limited quantity to take along; the whole pack isn’t automatically one portion.
Net weight: 125 g.
Before comparing this with other variants, check the energy per 100 g in the product information.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal 275 g
An option to compare with other variants if you want to compare the same quantity.
Net weight: 275 g.
The Joybuy product listing gives 542 kcal per 100 g. This is retailer information for this variant, not an independent measurement.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika 275 g
Include this seasoned variant in your flavour comparison, and decide on your portion independently of the pack size.
Net weight: 275 g.
Check the current nutrition and allergen information for the exact variant.
Frequently asked questions
How do you work out the calories in your portion?
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the number of grams you eat, then divide by 100. The Joybuy listing for Duyvis Provençaals 275 g gives 542 kcal per 100 g, which works out to 135.5 kcal for 25 g. This is a calculation based on retailer information, not an independent measurement.
Is a small pack of coated peanuts one portion?
Not necessarily. Duyvis lists, among other options, a 125 g pack of Cocktail, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a handful of coated peanuts as 25 g. Decide how much you’ll eat separately from the pack size.
How can you check whether coated peanuts are available for delivery?
Check the ordering options on the exact product page and confirm that delivery is available for your order. PLUS offers delivery or collection, and Albert Heijn describes a grocery delivery service; an in-store listing alone doesn’t confirm that delivery is an option.
Should you check ingredients and allergens online too?
Yes. Business.gov.nl states that food label information must be available in Dutch and provided online too. Also check the packaging you receive, especially if ingredients or allergens matter to you.
How should you store an opened pack?
Follow the instructions for the exact variant. The Joybuy listing for Duyvis Provençaals recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place and keeping the pack tightly closed after opening.