If you want to eat fewer calories while enjoying a drink and snacks after an Easter egg hunt, choose a measured portion and compare labels per 100 g; a small pack doesn’t make coated peanuts low in calories. The labels for Jumbo Cocktail, PLUS Mild and AH Cocktail list 527, 528 and 532 kcal per 100 g respectively. According to the European Commission, solid foods can contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g to be described as low energy. Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for children; also check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging.
You want to enjoy coated peanuts after an Easter egg hunt and are particularly interested in the calories in a portion you’d actually serve. Comparing nutrition information per 100 g and weighing out portions helps you compare products without describing an ordinary snack as low in calories. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list nutritional values for their specific varieties.
You’re organising the gathering and want to make sure the snack is suitable for your guests. Read the ingredients and warnings on the exact pack; Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for children.
You want to buy enough without treating the whole bag as one portion. Check the number of portions, the weight of each individual pack and the storage instructions for after opening.
First decide whether suitability for your guests is the priority; then compare the calories in the same quantity and choose a portion and pack size that suit the gathering.
The percentages relate to consumers choosing coated peanuts for a gathering around an Easter egg hunt; each consumer has one deciding purchase priority.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per quantity | Compare kcal per 100 g for the same variety and quantity. Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn list 527, 528 and 532 kcal per 100 g respectively for the flavours mentioned. | If I want to serve the same quantity, I compare the labels to see which variety lists fewer calories. Around 29% of consumers give calorie content the highest priority. |
| Portion weight | Weigh the amount you want to serve and check whether an individual pack is suitable; according to Albert Heijn, a Duyvis Provençale pack from the multipack included in the research weighs 45 g. | If I want to decide in advance how much will be eaten or handed out, I check the weight per portion and allow for people taking more. Around 24% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Suitability for guests | Read the ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens on the exact pack. Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for children. | If children or guests with a food allergy will be eating, I first check whether the snack is suitable for them. Around 23% of consumers start by considering whether it is suitable for their guests. |
| Salt content | Compare the salt per 100 g and, if necessary, calculate the amount for the portion you’re serving; the values listed apply to specific flavours. | If I mainly want to keep an eye on salt, I look at this value alongside the calories and the portion I’ve chosen. Around 12% of consumers make salt their main purchase priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the total weight, number of portions, whether the pack is resealable and what the label recommends for storage after opening. | If I’m buying for a group, I want to know how many portions the pack contains and how to store any leftovers. Around 12% of consumers prioritise planning and managing leftovers. |
A smaller portion contains less product than a larger one, but it doesn’t change the composition per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for the low-energy claim.
Weigh the portion you want to serve and compare the calories per 100 g on the pack.
Fat content and total energy are different measures. An Albert Heijn page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion listed 476 kcal per 100 g alongside a ‘less fat’ claim; that page marks the product as discontinued.
Compare the total calories per 100 g and check which product and comparison a claim refers to.
According to Albert Heijn, a Duyvis Provençale pack from the multipack weighs 45 g. That’s more than the 25 g portions listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo for other varieties.
Check the weight of the pack and decide in advance whether you want to serve the whole contents.
The labels for Jumbo Cocktail, PLUS Mild and AH Cocktail list 527, 528 and 532 kcal per 100 g. These are product values provided by Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn respectively, not independent laboratory measurements.
Consider flavour, salt, ingredients and packaging too when comparing labels with small differences.
A lower calorie figure doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a food allergy. Voedingscentrum also warns that whole peanuts can pose a choking risk for children.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack. Make sure children sit still while eating and keep food away from running and searching.
The Cocktail and Provençale varieties come in different pack formats, from larger bags to individual packs.
You can weigh out portions of AH Borrelnoten cocktail 250 g to suit your needs.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g lists nutritional values per 100 g and per portion.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is a variety whose flavour and ingredients you can assess from the label.
Lidl Netherlands lists coated peanuts in its Alesto range.
The ALDI Netherlands product listing features TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten cocktail.
These Joybuy products are coated peanuts to help you plan portions, not low-calorie products. The product information lists 527–542 kcal per 100 g; for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for the low-energy claim.
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Weighing out a portion can help you limit the amount you serve; the product itself isn’t low in calories.
Product information on Joybuy lists 539 kcal and 1,4 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients information lists peanuts, milk, wheat and celery, with a warning about the possible presence of other allergens.
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This variety may suit anyone who wants to weigh out coated peanuts for a gathering; its name doesn’t make it a low-calorie choice.
Product information on Joybuy lists 539 kcal and 1,4 g of salt per 100 g. Ingredients listed include peanuts, wheat, barley and soya; the information also warns of the possible presence of milk, nuts and mustard.
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The listed 30 g portion can be a useful starting point if you want to weigh out an amount in advance.
Product information on Joybuy lists 527 kcal and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g. Allergens listed include peanuts and wheat; the information notes the possible presence of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Weigh out the amount you want if you’re looking to limit the portion for your gathering; this variety isn’t low in calories.
Product information on Joybuy lists 542 kcal and 1,3 g of salt per 100 g. Allergens listed include peanuts and wheat; the information notes the possible presence of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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You can weigh out this variety for a gathering; its name says nothing about having fewer calories.
Product information on Joybuy lists 535 kcal and 1,5 g of salt per 100 g. Allergens listed include peanuts and wheat; the information notes the possible presence of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
No, a small portion doesn’t make the product itself low in calories. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for the low-energy claim; so compare the label and weigh the amount you serve.
No, fat content and total energy are different measures. For a claim about reduced energy value, the European Commission sets conditions for reducing total energy; so compare the kcal per 100 g, not just the fat content.
Don’t let children eat while they’re running or searching. Voedingscentrum warns that whole peanuts can pose a choking risk and advises that children sit still while eating; carefully assess whether the snack is suitable for the child in question.
No, check the weight of each pack. The Duyvis Provençale multipack listed by Albert Heijn contains 45 g packs; decide in advance whether you want to hand out the whole contents.
Ingredients and warnings can vary between varieties. Read the ingredients list and any warning about the possible presence of allergens on the pack you buy, even if you know another flavour from the same brand.
