Less fat per session
You want to eat less fat while gaming and distinguish between a different recipe and a smaller amount. Compare the fat per 100 g as well as the portion you choose to have.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A set portion for your gaming session
You want to decide in advance how much to have beside your screen. A small pack can help, but it doesn’t automatically mean the cocktail nuts contain less fat.
Sharing snacks and checking the label
You’re sharing cocktail nuts and want to take different allergens and tastes into account. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant.
What should you look for in cocktail nuts for a gaming session?
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then decide on your portion and check the pack size, storage instructions and allergen information too.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Less fat in the same amount | Compare the fat in g per 100 g and check the exact claim and comparison basis on the pack. | If I want less fat in the same amount, I check the nutritional information and what the claim is comparing. Around 33% of consumers prioritise less fat in the same amount. |
| Amount per gaming session | Weigh your portion in grams and use the nutritional values per 100 g to calculate it; a smaller pack doesn’t change the recipe. | I want to decide in advance how much to have beside my screen, without assuming that a smaller bag contains less fat. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Practicality while gaming | Check the product type, coating and portion size; don’t treat these features as proof that it won’t crumble or feel greasy. | If I’m gaming with a controller or keyboard, I want to know what I can tell from the snack itself, without assuming it will keep my equipment clean. Around 14% of consumers mainly consider practicality while gaming. |
| Packaging for multiple sessions | Check the net weight and how to store the pack after opening; keep the contents of the bag separate from your portion for each session. | I’m looking for a pack I can divide between several sessions or players, and want to know how to store it once opened. Around 13% of consumers prioritise packaging for multiple sessions. |
| Allergens for everyone eating | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the exact pack. | If I’m sharing, I check the information for everyone eating; flavour names don’t tell you which allergens are present. Around 13% of consumers prioritise checking allergens. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming a product page means it’s currently available to buy
Albert Heijn’s historic product page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion says that this variant has been discontinued. The page therefore doesn’t confirm that it’s currently available.
Use the nutritional values shown as a historic reference, and check the exact variant and packaging when making a current purchase.
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Assuming ‘mild’, oven-baked or a small bag means low fat
A flavour description, cooking method or smaller pack doesn’t prove a lower fat content per 100 g. Duyvis uses ‘no added oil or fat’ to describe how Oven Baked Peanuts Original is prepared; on its own, this doesn’t tell you how much total fat the product contains.
Compare the total fat per 100 g and consider the portion size separately.
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Looking only at the fat content
As well as 21 g of fat, the historic Duyvis variant listed 476 kcal and 2 g of salt per 100 g. Allergen information can also vary between flavours and variants.
Read the full nutritional table and allergen information on the pack you’re planning to buy.
Brands as a reference for comparing labels
Duyvis
A reference for a range of cocktail nut flavours and pack sizes.
- The historic Albert Heijn page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion listed 21 g of fat, 476 kcal and 2 g of salt per 100 g, as well as a claim of 30% less fat than regular peanuts in a crunchy coating. This is a historic product claim, not an independent test.
- Albert Heijn says this variant has been discontinued. Duyvis lists 40 g and 200 g packs of Patatje Joppie; the pack size doesn’t prove a lower fat content.
Albert Heijn
AH Cocktail and AH Oriental are specific own-brand variants you can use to compare nutritional values and allergens.
- Albert Heijn lists 33 g of fat per 100 g for both variants. AH Cocktail lists 532 kcal and 1.68 g of salt per 100 g; AH Oriental lists 536 kcal and 1.38 g of salt per 100 g.
- The labels also differ in their allergen information. These values don’t support a reduced-fat claim for the own-brand range as a whole.
Jumbo
The range offers a reference point for flavour and pack size.
- Jumbo lists Cocktail Nuts, among other products, in a 500 g pack.
- A large pack doesn’t tell you whether the cocktail nuts contain less fat; check the label of the exact variant.
Lidl
A named retailer where you can buy cocktail nuts.
- The product page identifies cocktail nuts as a product category.
- Use the information on the exact pack to check the fat per 100 g and the allergens.
ALDI
The retailer lists Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in several flavours.
- ALDI lists bacon and cheese, Puszta and paprika flavours in 300 g packs.
- The flavour and packaging don’t show a reduced-fat benefit; check the nutritional values for the variant you choose.
PLUS
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is an own-brand variant you can use to compare label information.
- PLUS lists 32.7 g of fat and 528 kcal per 100 g for this variant.
- ‘Mild’ describes the flavour, not a lower fat content. PLUS lists peanuts, wheat, milk and celery among the allergens.
Joybuy cocktail nuts for a measured portion
These Joybuy options are regular Duyvis cocktail nuts for anyone weighing up flavour and portion size. Compare the listed fat values per 100 g; a smaller pack doesn’t indicate less fat.
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Duyvis Oriental Cocktail Nuts – 275 g
An option for anyone who wants to portion out regular cocktail nuts for a gaming session, without treating the pack as a reduced-fat feature.
The product information lists 34 g of fat per 100 g. This is above the European Commission’s maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provençale – 125 g
An option if you’d like to use the stated portion size to decide how much to have during your gaming session.
The product information lists 33 g of fat per 100 g and 30 g portions in the 125 g pack. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim.
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘reduced fat’ mean the same as ‘low fat’?
No. ‘Low fat’ is an absolute claim; for solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. A reduced-fat claim compares a product with a reference, so check the pack to see exactly what it is being compared with.
How do I work out how much fat is in my portion?
Multiply the value per 100 g by your portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. Based on the AH Cocktail label, a 25 g portion of your choice contains 8.25 g of fat, 133 kcal and 0.42 g of salt. This is a calculation example, not a recommended maximum for a gaming session.
Does less fat in the snack mean my controller will stay clean?
No, you can’t tell that from the nutritional table. Use information about the coating and pack contents to compare products, but don’t treat it as proof that a snack won’t crumble or feel greasy.
Are all flavours suitable for someone avoiding certain allergens?
No, ingredients and allergen lists vary between variants. Albert Heijn lists milk and wheat in AH Cocktail, and peanuts and wheat in AH Oriental; PLUS lists milk and celery, among other allergens, in PLUS Borrelnoten Mild. Always check the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.
What product information can I check when buying online in the Netherlands?
According to Business.gov.nl, label information, including details of ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional values, must also be available online. This explains the requirements for sellers and doesn’t confirm that any individual product page meets them.