If you want to snack on less fat, compare cocktail nuts by their fat content per 100 g and calculate how much that comes to for the portion you actually eat. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutritional composition of regular cocktail nuts. If you’re mainly concerned about protein, also check how much protein that same portion provides: less fat doesn’t automatically mean more protein or fewer calories.
You want to keep the crunchy snack you enjoy with drinks, while keeping an eye on the fat and calories in the portion you actually eat. To compare products, look at the nutritional values per 100 g as well as the amount you serve yourself.
You want to know how much protein your snack contributes to your diet. Check the amount per portion and consider a separate source of protein if that better suits your needs.
You compare specific varieties using up-to-date product information, without automatically assuming that a supermarket own-brand or a familiar brand name is the better nutritional choice.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for less fat per 100 g, a suitable amount of protein per portion or more control over how much you eat. Each of these goals calls for different checks on the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare the fat per 100 g of the exact variety. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. | If I want to eat less fat without simply reducing my portion, I check the nutritional composition of the variety. Around 38% of consumers make reducing fat their top priority. |
| Protein per portion | Check the protein per 100 g and calculate how much that means for the weight of your planned portion. | If I want to know how much protein my snack actually contributes, I calculate it based on the amount I eat. Around 38% of consumers put protein first. |
| Portion size | Weigh the amount you plan to eat and calculate the fat, protein and calories for that same portion. | If I want to keep the savoury flavour but control how much I eat, I weigh my portion. Around 24% of consumers make portion control their top priority. |
A product may contain less fat than a comparable variety and still not meet the separate requirements for the ‘low fat’ claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for this claim.
Compare the fat values per 100 g and assess the claim separately from the difference between products.
The nutritional value per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from the amount you actually eat. A larger portion of the same product also provides more fat and calories.
Calculate the protein, fat and calorie values for the same weighed portion before comparing varieties.
Duyvis offers several varieties, including Cocktail, Poesta, Oriental and Provençale.
Albert Heijn lists its own varieties, such as Oriental and Cocktail, alongside branded products.
Jumbo lists Cocktail Nuts among its own product varieties.
Lidl sells cocktail nuts, but the shop name isn’t necessarily the brand name on the packaging.
ALDI sells cocktail nuts under the TRADER JOE’S product name in several flavours.
PLUS lists varieties such as Ham and Cheese Cocktail Nuts as a distinct flavour option.
This Joybuy product selection is for anyone who wants to keep the savoury flavour and weigh out a portion of regular cocktail nuts.
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Suitable if you want to keep the savoury flavour and weigh out your portion in advance; check the nutritional values on the exact packaging.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. Having less fat than another product doesn’t in itself prove that this requirement has been met.
Not necessarily. The Voedingscentrum recommends an average of 0.83 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day for adults and notes that some groups need more. This general guidance doesn’t determine your personal target; consider your overall diet.
No. The ingredients in Duyvis Borrelnoten Oriental 275 g include peanuts and wheat. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. Always check the packaging of the exact variety.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your variety. For Duyvis Cocktail bulk packs, HANOS recommends storing them in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. For its Cocktail variety, Jumbo recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place.
