To choose a lower-fat option, compare total fat per 100 g and consider how much you actually eat. If you simply want to eat less at each snack occasion, weighing out a portion of regular cocktail nuts can help. A budget own-brand option is not automatically lower in fat: the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods labelled ‘low fat’, which is different from a comparative ‘less fat’ claim.
You want to keep cocktail nuts within your grocery budget and compare the price per kilo with the fat content of the exact variant. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS shows why you shouldn’t treat own-brand and lower-fat as meaning the same thing.
You want to keep eating cocktail nuts but have less at each snack occasion by weighing out a portion in advance. Jumbo lists nutritional values per portion, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides nutritional values for a generic portion of cocktail nuts.
You want to check the fat content per 100 g and the basis for any comparative claim. The historical Duyvis variants and the European Commission’s guidance help you distinguish ‘less fat’ from ‘low fat’.
For shoppers looking for cocktail nuts on a limited grocery budget who also want to eat less fat, the best choice depends mainly on what matters most to you. Check the label for each variant and compare packs on a like-for-like basis.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrably lower fat | Compare total fat per 100 g and check what any ‘less fat’ claim is based on. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. | If I want less fat in the same quantity, I check the claim and the nutritional information for the exact variant. Around 33% of consumers put demonstrably lower fat first when buying. |
| Affordability | Compare the price per kilo as well as the price of the whole pack. Albert Heijn lists 250 g for AH Cocktail; Jumbo Cocktail and PLUS Mild come in 300 g packs. | If my grocery budget comes first, I compare the price and pack size before choosing a bag. Around 33% of consumers put affordability first. |
| Portion size and nutritional values | Weigh the amount you eat and compare fat and energy for the same portion size. Jumbo lists 8.2 g of fat and 132 kcal for a 25 g portion. | If I want to have less at each snack occasion without giving up cocktail nuts, I weigh out my portion in advance. Around 25% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Suitable for the people eating | Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack; the variants reviewed list ingredients including peanuts, wheat, milk or celery. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. | If someone eating with me has a food allergy, I check the ingredients and warnings for that specific variant. Around 9% of consumers put suitability for the people eating first. |
A comparative ‘less fat’ claim doesn’t mean a product meets the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for this claim.
Compare total fat per 100 g, and consider the claim and the basis for comparison separately.
The Albert Heijn pages for the historical Duyvis Oven Roasted Herbs&Onion and Sweet Paprika variants state that they have been discontinued. This product information is not a current purchase recommendation.
Check the packaging and product information for the variant you want to buy at the time.
Fat and energy are separate nutritional values. The amount you eat determines how much you consume at each snack occasion.
Compare fat and energy for the same portion size, and weigh out your portion in advance.
The AH, Jumbo and PLUS variants reviewed differ in the allergens listed.
Check the ingredients list and warnings for each variant, and check them again when you buy a new pack.
The range includes cocktail nuts with a crunchy coating in various flavours, as well as oven-baked peanuts.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is an own-brand option you can compare by pack size, portion and nutritional values.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail lists nutritional values per 100 g and per portion.
Lidl Netherlands lists cocktail nuts in its Alesto range as an in-store option.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cocktail nuts in a range of flavours.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is an own-brand option for anyone looking to compare a mild flavour with the values on the label.
The options below are regular Duyvis variants with a seasoned, crunchy coating. They are for comparing flavour and portion size, not as lower-fat alternatives.
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Suitable if you’re looking for coated peanuts with an onion and garlic flavour and want to weigh out your portion in advance. At 33 g of fat per 100 g, this is not a low-fat option.
The product description lists 30 g portions. Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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Suitable if you’re looking for seasoned, crunchy-coated peanuts with a BBQ paprika flavour. This variant lists 33 g of fat per 100 g, so it is not a low-fat option.
The product description suggests sharing as a snack or enjoying it on your own. Contains peanuts and wheat; may also contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. The historical Duyvis Oven Roasted variants listed a comparative claim of 30% less fat and 21 g of fat per 100 g; this is not a current purchase recommendation.
No. Don’t infer the total fat content from the cooking method in the product name. Duyvis describes Oven Baked Peanuts Original as made without added oil or fat; check the nutritional information for the exact product to compare total fat.
First compare the values per 100 g, then calculate them for the same weighed portion. Jumbo also lists values per 25 g; don’t use different portion sizes to compare products directly.
Not necessarily: compare the price per kilo as well as the price you pay for the pack. PLUS notes that local prices may vary and that the price at the time of delivery applies, so check the terms for your own order.
Read the ingredients list and warnings for the exact variant. According to the NVWA, allergens must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list. The variants reviewed list peanuts and wheat; some also list milk or celery.
