Want to take cocktail nuts to the office and keep track of how much you snack on? Weigh out a portion in advance. According to product information from PLUS, Jumbo and Albert Heijn, the four variants checked contain 524–542 kcal per 100 g, so they are not low-calorie products. A 25 g portion of these variants contains 131–135.5 kcal. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a claim meaning ‘low energy’. Also check the packaging, salt content and allergens for the exact variant.
You want to take cocktail nuts with you and decide in advance how much you’ll eat. The Voedingscentrum lists 25 g as a handful of cocktail nuts; comparing the nutritional values per 100 g lets you assess different variants on the same basis.
You’re looking for something easy to take to the office and want to choose between individual packets and portioning it yourself. The Duyvis Provencale 20-pack at Albert Heijn contains individual 45 g packets; the packet size alone doesn’t tell you how much energy the full contents provide.
You want to consider salt, ingredients and allergens as well as energy. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list nutritional values for specific variants; the NVWA notes that pre-packed products must display allergen information on the label.
First decide how much you want to take with you and compare. Then choose packaging that suits the time you have for preparation, and check the nutritional information for the exact variant.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh out the amount you want to take with you. To work out the value for your portion, scale the per-100 g figure to the number of grams. | If I want to take cocktail nuts with me but decide how much I snack on, I check the energy in the portion I’ll actually eat. Around 36% of consumers say calories per portion are their top purchasing priority. |
| Nutritional composition | Read the nutrition table, ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour; don’t base your choice on a claim alone. | If I want to consider salt, ingredients or a relevant allergen as well as energy, I check the packaging of the variant I’ve chosen. Around 29% of consumers prioritise nutritional composition. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Check the weight of individual packets, whether an opened pack can be closed securely and the storage advice on the label. | If I want to get my lunch ready quickly, I look for packaging that suits how I plan to take and store it. Around 21% of consumers put convenience for taking food with them first. |
| Cost per portion | Compare the price per kilogram on the same weight basis, then work out the cost for the amount you want to take with you. | If I want to pack this snack regularly, I want to know what my chosen portion costs and how much preparation weighing it out involves. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the cost per snack portion. |
A smaller pack doesn’t change the energy per 100 g. According to Albert Heijn, the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack contains 45 g packets; the full contents of one of these packets are a different amount from a 25 g handful.
Check both the weight per packet and the kcal per 100 g. Then compare the amount you actually want to eat.
A 45 g packet and a 25 g reference portion aren’t the same amount. So comparing products by pack can give you a different picture from comparing them by gram.
Scale the nutritional values to the same weight or to the portion you’ve chosen. The Voedingscentrum lists 25 g as a handful of cocktail nuts.
Ingredients and allergen declarations can vary between variants. The AH cocktail variant checked lists milk, peanuts and wheat; always check the packaging of the exact variant.
Before buying and eating, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack. The NVWA explains the information requirements for pre-packed products.
The net contents of a bag aren’t automatically the amount you’ll want to take as a snack. Once it’s open, you’ll also need to follow the product’s storage advice.
Decide on your portion before packing, and seal the rest as instructed on the label.
For anyone who wants individual packets to take along: the Provencale 20-pack at Albert Heijn contains 20 packets of 45 g.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail 300 g is a supermarket own-brand variant that you can portion yourself.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is a supermarket own-brand variant you can weigh out yourself.
PLUS Borrelnoten Provencaals 300 g is a supermarket own-brand variant for anyone who wants to weigh out a set portion.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for cocktail nuts.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S cocktail nuts in 300 g bags, including bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika flavours.
This Joybuy pick is relevant if you want to weigh out a portion from a larger pack. The product isn’t low in calories; check the nutritional values and allergens for this specific variant.
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The 275 g pack can be divided into portions of your choice; at 542 kcal per 100 g, the product itself isn’t low in calories.
Nutritional information lists 1.3 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
A smaller portion doesn’t automatically make a product low in calories. For solid foods, a claim meaning ‘low energy’ requires no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. This is an EU claim requirement that also applies in the Netherlands; the four variants checked are above this limit.
No. According to the European Commission, a ‘reduced energy’ claim requires at least 30% less energy, and the feature responsible for the reduction must be stated. This is a different claim from ‘low energy’; simply having a lower figure than another flavour isn’t enough.
Before buying and eating them, read the allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA explains that pre-packed products must display allergen information. For example, the AH cocktail variant checked contains milk, peanuts and wheat; the Jumbo cocktail variant checked lists peanuts and wheat.
Weigh out the portion you want to take with you in advance, and follow the product label for the rest. Albert Heijn advises storing the cocktail variant in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack securely after use. Duyvis recommends storing an opened bag in a light- and airtight container where possible.
No. According to the European Commission’s guidance, nutrition declarations give average values based on analysis or calculation. Use them to compare products on the same basis, not as a guarantee that every individual portion will have exactly the same values.
