Compare cocktail nuts by energy and total carbohydrates per 100 g, then work out what those values mean for the portion you actually eat. A small bag or low sugar content alone does not mean a product is low in calories. The Voedingscentrum gives an average of 133 kcal and 10.9 g of carbohydrates for a 25 g handful, but these category averages do not tell you the exact nutritional value of a particular flavour or pack.
You’re looking for cocktail nuts to enjoy as a considered snack and want to compare the energy in the amount you eat. The Voedingscentrum uses 25 g as an example portion, averaging 133 kcal. This is not a personal limit or a figure that applies to every individual product.
If you have diabetes, you may want to know the total carbohydrates in your snack, not just its sugar content. Diabetes.nl explains that carbohydrates raise blood glucose levels, so check the nutrition table for the exact product variant.
You’re looking for peanuts with a crunchy coating, but also want to choose carefully how much you eat. Duyvis and Jumbo describe their cocktail nuts as peanuts with a crunchy coating. The flavour and pack size alone don’t tell you how much energy or how many carbohydrates a portion contains.
First compare the nutritional values on the same basis, then decide how many grams you want to eat. A pack size isn’t the same as a portion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you eat. Calculate the nutritional value for that portion size. | If I mainly want to know how much energy is in my snack portion, I look at the value per 100 g and the weight of my portion. Around 38% of consumers prioritise the calories in the portion they actually eat. |
| Total carbohydrates | Check carbohydrates per 100 g and sugars separately; use total carbohydrates to calculate the value for your portion. | If you have diabetes and want to work out the carbohydrate content of a snack, the sugar figure alone isn’t enough. Around 38% of consumers prioritise total carbohydrates. |
| Flavour and portion control | Check the exact flavour, net weight, nutritional values and allergens for that variant. | If I want to keep that familiar drinks-party flavour but choose my own portion size, I look at both the flavour and the portion. Around 24% of consumers give this combination top priority. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, an average 25 g portion of cocktail nuts contains 10.9 g of carbohydrates, including 2 g of sugars. Comparing sugars alone leaves other carbohydrates out of the picture.
Compare total carbohydrates and calculate the amount for the portion you actually eat.
The net weight of a pack and its energy per 100 g are two different things. Duyvis lists several pack sizes for its Cocktail range; a smaller bag doesn’t prove that the recipe is different.
First compare kcal per 100 g, then choose the portion you want to eat.
According to the Voedingscentrum, an average 25 g handful of unsalted nuts contains 164 kcal and 2.2 g of carbohydrates. For an average handful of cocktail nuts, it gives 133 kcal and 10.9 g of carbohydrates. These are category averages, not a comparison of two specific products.
Decide which characteristic you want to compare, then assess energy and carbohydrates separately.
PLUS gives its Borrelnoten Mild a Nutri-Score of C. On its own, this score doesn’t tell you how much energy or how many carbohydrates your portion contains, and it isn’t personal advice about diabetes.
Use the nutrition table for the exact variant and take your portion size into account.
Duyvis describes its Cocktail range as cocktail nuts with a crunchy coating and lists several pack sizes.
Albert Heijn sells AH Borrelnoten cocktail as its own-brand product.
Jumbo describes its Borrelnoten Cocktail as peanuts with a crunchy batter coating.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for cocktail nuts.
ALDI lists Trader Joe's Borrelnoten in 300 g bags, in Poesta, paprika and bacon-cheese flavours.
PLUS lists Borrelnoten Mild as its own-brand product in a 300 g bag.
These product picks are Duyvis cocktail nuts in a range of flavours and pack sizes. Compare the nutritional values for the exact variant and remember to take the amount you eat into account.
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A variant to consider if you’re looking for cocktail nuts to enjoy with drinks.
The product information lists 51% peanuts and a Nutri-Score of C.
Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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The product description recommends this variant for enjoying with drinks.
The product information lists 49% peanuts and a crunchy coating.
Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain traces of milk, nuts and mustard.
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Worth a look if you want to choose a measured snack portion.
The product information gives a 30 g serving size and a pack size of 125 g. The stated serving size is no substitute for checking the nutrition table.
Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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The product description suggests sharing or enjoying this as a snack.
The product information lists a double coating and a Nutri-Score of D.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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This variant is an option if you’re looking for cocktail nuts with onion and garlic flavour.
The product information lists 542 kcal and 41 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, and a Nutri-Score of C.
Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain traces of milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Use the value per 100 g on the label for the exact variant and multiply it by your portion weight in grams, divided by 100. Calculate kcal and total carbohydrates separately; the contents of the whole bag aren’t automatically your portion. The European Union specifies that nutrition information must be given per 100 g or per 100 ml.
No, not according to the averages for a 25 g handful given by the Voedingscentrum: 164 kcal for unsalted nuts compared with 133 kcal for cocktail nuts. In these examples, unsalted nuts do contain fewer carbohydrates: 2.2 g compared with 10.9 g. These are category averages, not a comparison of two specific products.
Not necessarily: the sugar figure isn’t the same as the total amount of carbohydrates. Compare total carbohydrates per 100 g on the label, then calculate the amount for the portion you eat.
No. Duyvis lists milk, peanuts and gluten as allergens for Cocktail. Also check the current packaging for information about possible traces, as product information can change.
According to Business.gov.nl, mandatory label information for prepacked foods must also be available online and in Dutch. For the exact product, check the ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional values, among other details.
