Buy cocktail nuts as a savoury snack to enjoy alongside your training nutrition, rather than automatically treating them as fuel for a long run. Compare the price per kilo with what you pay per bag and how much you’ll use. For prolonged exercise, you’ll need to consider your carbohydrate intake separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
You want to keep your food shop affordable while preparing for a marathon, and you’re looking for cocktail nuts as a savoury snack. Compare the price per kilo with how much you’ll actually use; a branded product isn’t automatically a better choice. The price examples from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn are snapshots from 12 October 2026.
You’re wondering whether cocktail nuts are suitable before or during a long run. The amount of carbohydrate and when you eat them matter more than the price of the bag alone. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses that athletes need enough carbohydrate and offers advice on what to eat around exercise.
You pay attention to portions, ingredients and your personal dietary preferences or allergies. Check the exact variety: Albert Heijn lists milk in Cocktail and describes Oriental as vegan and lactose-free. Those product characteristics alone don’t tell you whether it’s suitable for someone with a peanut or wheat allergy.
The price examples come from Dutch product pages for Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn and were recorded on 12 October 2026; prices may vary by shop and delivery location.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Price per amount | Compare both the price per kilo and the price per bag. Jumbo Cocktail 500 g is listed at €3,98/kg, PLUS Mild 300 g at €4,17/kg and Albert Heijn Cocktail 300 g at €4,50/kg, according to the respective product pages. | If you mainly want to keep the cost of your snack shopping down, look at both the unit price and the amount you’ll pay at the till; around 36% of consumers put affordability first when shopping. |
| Training time | Decide whether you’re buying them to snack on at home or for a long run. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise. | If you’re considering cocktail nuts as fuel during prolonged exercise, think about their nutritional purpose and when you’ll eat them; around 29% of consumers prioritise how useful a product is around training. |
| Portion and storage | Check the net weight, the portion size on the label and the storage instructions. Jumbo Cocktail 500 g lists twenty 25 g portions; Albert Heijn Cocktail 300 g lists twelve 25 g portions. | If you mainly want a pack that suits your snacking habits and storage space, consider the number of portions and how you’ll store the bag; around 21% of consumers prioritise portion and stock management. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. Albert Heijn Oriental is labelled vegan and lactose-free, but also lists peanuts and wheat. | If your choice mainly depends on ingredients or a personal allergy, check the information on the packaging of that variety; around 14% of consumers say this is their most important buying criterion. |
The carbohydrate figure on a label doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether a snack fits your nutrition plan. For Cocktail 500 g, Jumbo lists 10,5 g of carbohydrate and 8,1 g of fat per 25 g portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
First decide when you want to eat the cocktail nuts and what you need your food to do at that point. Treat a snack and your carbohydrate intake during exercise as separate choices.
A smaller pack may cost less per purchase, while a larger bag may have a lower price per kilo. On 12 October 2026, Jumbo Cocktail 500 g was listed at €1,99 and €3,98/kg; PLUS Mild 300 g was listed at €1,25 and €4,17/kg.
Compare both the price per kilo and what you’ll pay at the till. Choose an amount that matches what you’ll actually use.
Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. Albert Heijn lists milk in Cocktail; Oriental is labelled vegan and lactose-free, but the product information also lists peanuts and wheat.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging of the exact flavour and pack.
A branded cocktail nut available in several flavours. Duyvis describes Provencale as peanuts in a crunchy coating with onion and garlic flavour.
The own-brand range includes Cocktail and Oriental, both in 300 g packs. Albert Heijn publishes product information for each variety.
The own-brand range includes Cocktail in 300 g and 500 g packs, so you can compare pack sizes and prices per amount.
Lidl Netherlands lists cocktail nuts in its biscuits, nuts and crisps range.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten Cocktail in a 300 g pack; ALDI is the supermarket chain and TRADER JOE’S is the product brand name.
The PLUS own-brand range includes Borrelnoten Mild in a 300 g pack.
This Joybuy selection features Duyvis Provençale as a savoury snack outside your training session. Don’t automatically use cocktail nuts as a replacement for a tailored carbohydrate plan.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for the Provençale flavour as a savoury snack outside training.
Duyvis describes the flavour as peanuts in a crunchy coating with onion and garlic flavour. If you have an allergy, check the information on the current packaging, and don’t automatically use this product as a replacement for your carbohydrate plan for prolonged exercise.
Not automatically. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre stresses that athletes need enough carbohydrate. For Cocktail 500 g, Jumbo lists 10,5 g of carbohydrate and 8,1 g of fat per 25 g serving on the label, so consider when you’ll eat it and its nutritional purpose, not just the price of the bag.
Use it as a basis for comparing nutritional values and the number of portions per pack, not as a recommended amount for marathon training. Jumbo Cocktail 500 g lists twenty 25 g portions; Albert Heijn Cocktail 300 g lists twelve.
Compare the price per bag as well as the price per kilo. On 12 October 2026, Jumbo Cocktail 500 g was listed at €1,99 and €3,98/kg, compared with €1,25 and €4,17/kg for PLUS Mild 300 g. A lower price per kilo is most relevant if you’ll use the larger amount.
No. Albert Heijn labels Oriental as vegan and lactose-free, but also lists peanuts and wheat. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging of the exact variety.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. The Albert Heijn Cocktail and Jumbo Cocktail product information consulted advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack properly after use.
