A small bag of cocktail nuts doesn’t automatically count as one portion: for the Duyvis 125 g bag checked, Jumbo lists 4–5 portions. Choose based on how much you want to take and which pack size suits you. If carbohydrates matter during exercise, compare them for the amount you’ll actually eat, and don’t assume cocktail nuts are a complete ride-fuelling option.
You’re looking for a savoury snack to enjoy during a break on your bike ride and want to know how much you’re actually taking with you. For the Duyvis Cocktail 125 g bag, Jumbo lists 4–5 portions, so a smaller bag doesn’t necessarily equal one snack portion.
You tailor what you eat to the effort involved, so you look at carbohydrates per portion, not just calories or the product name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends paying attention to carbohydrates during endurance sports; the nutritional information for a specific variety helps you factor it into your overall plan.
You get your snacks ready in advance and want to divide a larger pack into portions and store them properly. AH lists ten 25 g portions in its 250 g Cocktail bag; Jumbo lists twelve 25 g portions in its 300 g Cocktail bag.
First decide whether you’re taking the nuts as a savoury snack for a break or as part of your energy plan. Then choose a bag that suits the amount you want to take and how much preparation you’re happy to do.
The percentages below reflect consumers choosing cocktail nuts for a bike ride; each figure highlights the consumer’s main purchasing need.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and taking them with you | Compare the pack weight in grams with the number of portions on the label; also check whether the packaging is resealable. | If I want a savoury snack for a break on the go, I pay attention to how much I’m actually taking. For around 36% of consumers, portability and portion size are the main considerations. |
| Carbohydrates per portion | Compare carbohydrates and fat for the same quantity, and consider the portion you’ll actually eat. | If you want the snack to fit into an energy plan, carbohydrates per portion tell you more than the calorie count alone. This is the main priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and tolerability | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack; also consider your portion size and when you’ll eat it. | If ingredients or tolerability are decisive for me, I check the label of the variety I’ve chosen. Around 21% of consumers give this need priority. |
| Flavour and stocking up | Compare the pack size and portions on the label for several snack breaks, and check the ingredients and storage advice for each flavour. | If you’re preparing snacks for several rides, flavour choice and having enough in stock matter. This is the main priority for around 14% of consumers. |
According to Jumbo, the Duyvis Cocktail 125 g bag checked contains 4–5 portions as stated on the label. So the total pack size doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want to take for one break.
Decide on an amount in advance and compare the pack size with the portion size on the label.
For its 25 g Cocktail portion, Jumbo lists 132 kcal, 10.6 g of carbohydrates and 8.2 g of fat. The calorie count doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates that portion provides.
Check the carbohydrates for the amount you’ll actually eat and factor them into your overall food and drink plan.
Ingredients vary by variety: the Duyvis Cocktail checked contains peanuts, wheat and milk, while Jumbo Cocktail 300 g lists peanuts and wheat.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens for each specific flavour and pack.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container. For the Duyvis Cocktail 125 g checked, the product information advises storing it away from light and air after opening.
Seal the pack properly and take your chosen amount in a suitable sealed container.
Duyvis Cocktail is available in several pack sizes, including 125 g.
AH Cocktail 250 g is a larger pack that you can divide between several snack breaks.
Jumbo Cocktail 300 g provides nutritional information per 25 g portion as stated on the label.
Lidl Netherlands lists cocktail nuts as a product category.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's Borrelnoten in oriental, provençale and cocktail varieties, in 300 g packs.
PLUS lists products including Borrelnoten Ham Kaas in a 300 g bag.
These Joybuy products are suited to a savoury cycling snack: choose between a smaller pack or a larger bag that you can portion out yourself.
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Suitable if you want to take a savoury snack with you and choose how much to take from a 275 g bag.
The product information lists 33 g of fat and 42 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Suitable if you’d prefer to take a smaller original bag with you; the product information lists 4–5 portions of 30 g.
The product information lists 33 g of fat and 43 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a savoury snack and want to decide how much to take from the 275 g pack.
The product information lists 35 g of fat and 41 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Not for the Duyvis Cocktail variety checked. Jumbo lists an average of 30 g per portion and 4–5 portions per pack. Use the portion on the label as a basis for comparison, not as a personal recommendation for how much to eat during a ride.
Compare the values per 100 g and, if needed, calculate them for the same quantity. AH lists 42 g of carbohydrates per 100 g for Cocktail; based on that label, 25 g provides 10.5 g of carbohydrates. Always check the exact flavour and pack.
Store the nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. For Duyvis Cocktail 125 g, the product information recommends an airtight, light-proof container after opening; Albert Heijn describes its 250 g Cocktail bag as resealable.
No, a snack doesn’t replace drinks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses the importance of drinking enough, especially during intensive exercise, so treat food and drinks as separate parts of your plan.
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA states that allergens from the list of 14 must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list. The cocktail nuts checked contain peanuts and wheat, among other ingredients; several varieties also list milk.
