Compare cocktail nuts by their fat content per 100g, and also check the weight of the portion you’ll be taking with you; a smaller bag doesn’t change the product’s nutritional make-up. The standard varieties checked at Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS list 32.7 to 33g of fat per 100g, while Duyvis Provencale 20-pack lists 35g. SPAR says that the Duyvis Oven Roasted Sweet Paprika variety, which claims to contain 30% less fat, is no longer available. Check peanut allergens and any school policies separately: a lower fat content doesn’t mean a product is peanut-free.
You’re looking for cocktail nuts with a demonstrably lower fat content and don’t want to confuse standard, oven-baked and low-fat products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains what the term ‘low-fat’ means; values for specific products are listed by Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and SPAR.
You want to decide in advance how much of a snack to take with you, and weigh up the convenience of individual bags against weighing out a portion from a larger pack. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Duyvis list portion or pack weights for the varieties mentioned.
Your choice depends first on any relevant allergens or specific policies at the school or in the class. The standard varieties checked contain peanuts; a lower fat content doesn’t change that. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories.
Start by checking the ingredients and nutritional information per 100g, then check how much you’ll be taking with you. If relevant, put allergens and school policies first.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare the fat per 100g for the exact variety. If it claims to contain less fat, check which product it is being compared with. | If I’m mainly looking for less fat in the same amount, I compare the nutritional make-up rather than relying on the preparation method in the product name. Around 25% of consumers say fat content is their top priority when choosing. |
| Portion weight | Check the weight of the bag or weigh out a portion yourself. A 45g bag isn’t the same as a 25g serving listed on the label. | If I want to decide in advance how much of a snack to take with me, I check the actual weight of my portion. Around 25% of consumers prioritise limiting the amount they take with them. |
| Peanuts and school policies | Read the allergen information on the current packaging and check the policies at the school or in the class concerned. | If a relevant allergy or school policy affects my choice, I check that before comparing flavours or fat values. Around 25% of consumers put allergens or applicable school policies first. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the packaging format and follow the storage instructions for the exact variety after opening. | If I prepare lunch in advance, I look for packaging that suits my routine and check how to store it after opening. Around 25% of consumers care most about convenient packaging and preparation. |
Fat content and allergens are different product characteristics. The AH cocktail, Jumbo cocktail, PLUS Mild and Duyvis Provencale 20-pack varieties checked list peanuts.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging and follow the specific policies at the school or in the class. If necessary, ask exactly what a policy about nuts covers.
The preparation method alone doesn’t tell you how much fat a product contains. The SPAR page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Sweet Paprika claims 30% less fat than regular peanuts in a crispy coating; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre defines low-fat for solid foods as no more than 3g of fat per 100g.
Read the nutrition table and the precise comparison behind the claim. Don’t judge the fat content based only on the word ‘oven’.
The Duyvis Provencale 20-pack checked contains 45g bags; AH and Jumbo list a 25g serving on the label for their cocktail varieties. The packs therefore don’t contain the same weight.
Check the actual bag weight and decide in advance how much you want to take with you.
The SPAR page for Duyvis Oven Roasted Sweet Paprika says that the product is no longer available.
Check current availability with your chosen retailer before considering a product as an option for your shopping list.
Worth considering for coated cocktail nuts and multipacks with individual portions; the information given applies to specific varieties.
AH Borrelnoten cocktail is a standard variety that you can portion out yourself.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g is a standard cocktail variety with values listed per 100g and per serving.
Lidl lists cocktail nuts as a product category.
The Dutch Aldi product page lists TRADER JOE’S Borrelnoten in oriental, provençale or cocktail flavours, in a 300g pack.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild is a standard variety for anyone looking for a mild flavour.
These are standard cocktail nuts to portion out yourself; the product listings here don’t include a confirmed lower-fat variety.
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Ideal if you’d rather portion out standard cocktail nuts yourself than take a pre-portioned bag with you.
Pack size: 275 g.
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Ideal if you’d like to weigh out standard cocktail nuts yourself for lunch.
Pack size: 125 g.
No. ‘Lower fat’ compares a product with a reference product, while ‘low-fat’ refers to an absolute amount. For solid foods, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre sets the limit for the term ‘low-fat’ at no more than 3g of fat per 100g. The standard varieties checked, with 32.7 to 35g per 100g, don’t meet that definition.
The AH cocktail, Jumbo cocktail, PLUS Mild and Duyvis Provencale 20-pack varieties checked list peanuts, so they aren’t peanut-free options. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists peanuts and nuts as separate allergen categories; check the allergen information on the current packaging.
Follow the instructions for the exact variety. Albert Heijn says to store AH cocktail in a cool, dark, dry place and to close the packaging securely. The Duyvis Provencale 20-pack product page recommends keeping an opened bag in an airtight, light-proof container.
No. A bag in the Duyvis Provencale 20-pack contains 45g, while AH and Jumbo list a 25g serving on the label for their cocktail varieties. So compare like-for-like weights first; the serving sizes on the labels aren’t individual lunch recommendations.
