Snackers who weigh their portions
You want to know how much energy a portion contains. Compare the same edible weight and check the kcal per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a 25 g handful of unsalted nuts.
Who is this guide for?
People looking for simple nuts
You’re looking for unsalted nuts with ingredients you can assess. Check the ingredients list for the exact product: unsalted products may still contain sunflower oil, for example.
Weekly shop planners
You want enough nuts for your planned eating occasions. Packs of 100, 200 and 500 g, for example, provide different numbers of portions when you choose a 25 g serving. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide what matters most to you: the energy in your portion, the ingredients or how much you need for the week.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
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| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the figure for the same edible portion weight: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to weigh my snack portion, I compare the energy in exactly that amount. Consumers who prioritise calories per portion make up around 42% of consumers in this guide. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients list and nutritional information separately; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free. | If I want a simple ingredient list, I check which nuts and any other ingredients are in the product. Around 33% of consumers give ingredients the highest priority. |
| Weekly supply and storage | Calculate the planned portions in grams and check the storage advice for the opened pack. | If I’m buying nuts for several planned snack occasions, I want the pack size to match how I’ll use them. Consumers who mainly look for a pack that suits their weekly needs make up around 25% of consumers. |
Common purchasing mistakes
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Confusing unsalted with low in energy
Salt and energy are two different things. The verified labels for Duyvis peanuts, AH and Jumbo cashews, and the PLUS nut mix list 614 to 641 kcal per 100 g.
Check kcal and salt separately. According to the European Commission, a solid food can only carry the ‘low energy’ claim, or a claim with the same meaning, if it contains no more than 40 kcal per 100 g.
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Comparing portions of different weights
The nutritional value for 30 g may be higher than the figure for 25 g, but that doesn’t tell you which product provides more energy per gram.
Compare products per 100 g first, then calculate the figures for the same portion weight.
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Buying a large pack without a plan for using it
A 500 g pack contains twenty 25 g portions. That may be more than you need in a week if you’re only shopping for yourself.
Choose a pack size that suits the number of portions you’ve planned and the number of people eating them. Follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s open.
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Checking only the product name when it comes to allergies or warnings
‘Unsalted’ doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy. A safety warning may also apply only to a specific pack and best-before date.
Check the ingredients and allergen information. If there’s a product recall, also compare the product name, pack, barcode and best-before date with the warning from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
The 235 g pack of unsalted peanuts is an option for snacking and cooking.
- Jumbo lists 614 kcal per 100 g for this product.
- The ingredients are peanuts and sunflower oil; the nutritional values apply to this product, not the brand as a whole.
Albert Heijn
According to the product information, the 100 g pack of AH Unsalted Cashews is divided into four 25 g portions.
- Albert Heijn lists 96% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 622 kcal per 100 g.
- The portion information and ingredients apply to this pack; check the label of the product you buy.
Jumbo
The 200 g pack of unsalted cashews is a larger option that you can portion yourself.
- Jumbo lists 99% cashew nuts and 622 kcal per 100 g. At 25 g per portion, 200 g provides eight portions.
- Here, unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free: sunflower oil is also listed in the ingredients.
Lidl
The 200 g pack of Californian walnuts is an option containing one type of nut.
- Lidl describes the walnuts as pure, unprocessed and unsalted.
- Use the nutritional information on the pack to compare calories; the product description for this particular product isn’t an assessment of the full range.
ALDI
The 500 g Trader Joe’s nut mix contains almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts; the pistachios are available salted or unsalted.
- The nut mix pack may suit shared or planned use; at 25 g per portion, 500 g provides twenty portions.
- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning dated 20 May 2026 applied only to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning mentioned possible metal fragments and advised people not to eat these cashews.
PLUS
According to the product information, the 200 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix contains four types of nuts.
- PLUS lists 30% hazelnuts, 30% walnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews; the label lists 641 kcal per 100 g.
- The ingredients list provided doesn’t include oil. That doesn’t automatically make the mix lower in kcal than other nut products.
Nuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are nuts for anyone who wants to weigh their portions or stock up for planned snack occasions. Compare the kcal per 100 g, ingredients and pack size listed for each specific product.
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Anatolia Badem Natural almonds 500 g
Ideal if you want to weigh out almonds for snacks or dishes.
Joybuy product information lists 100% almonds, 578 kcal per 100 g and a 500 g pack.
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Golden Turtle Premium raw peanuts with skins 500 g
An option if you’re looking for peanuts to portion out for snacks or dishes.
Joybuy product information lists 567 kcal per 100 g and a 500 g pack.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large cashews 160 g
A good fit if you’re looking for cashews in a 160 g pack.
Joybuy product information lists 100% cashew kernels and 604 kcal per 100 g.
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g’woon roasted unsalted cashews 200 g
An option if you want to weigh out roasted, unsalted cashews.
Joybuy product information lists cashews as the ingredient, 596 kcal per 100 g and a 200 g pack.
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Jiazhouyuanye roasted salted pistachios 160 g
A good fit if you’re looking for pistachios and want to compare the salted option with other choices.
Joybuy product information lists 602 kcal and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g; the pistachios need to be shelled.
Frequently asked questions
Can you call regular nuts low in calories if you only eat a small handful?
No, not based on portion size alone. According to the European Commission, solid foods can only be described as ‘low energy’ if they contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. The verified labels for Duyvis peanuts, AH and Jumbo cashews, and the PLUS nut mix list 614 to 641 kcal per 100 g.
Is 25 g the portion size on every product page?
No. AH lists a 25 g portion for the cashews checked, while Jumbo’s product information for Duyvis peanuts uses an average portion of 30 g. So compare products per 100 g first, then calculate the figures for the same portion weight.
How many nuts do you need for seven planned snack occasions?
If you choose a 25 g portion, you’ll need 175 g per person for seven occasions. This is an example to help you plan your supply, not personalised nutritional advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre generally recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts each day and varying the types.
What should you check if someone at home has a peanut or nut allergy?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including any statements about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.
Does the ALDI warning apply to all unsalted nuts?
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning dated 20 May 2026 concerned only 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The instruction was not to eat these cashews. The best-before date passed on 12 October 2026, but check the product and pack if you find an item that may be affected.