If you want fewer calories per snack, weigh your portion first, then compare the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 164 kcal per 25 g portion of unsalted nuts. So, unsalted or unroasted doesn’t mean low in calories. Choose based on the ingredients, your portion size and whether the retailer actually delivers to you.
You want to keep eating nuts, but you’re mindful of the calories in each snack. So compare the portion size with the nutritional information on the exact pack; unsalted nuts aren’t automatically low in calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 164 kcal per 25 g of unsalted nuts.
You’re looking for nuts with ingredients you can check, and want to order them with your usual groceries. Product information and a suitable delivery option matter more than a general health claim.
You eat nuts as a snack or use them as an ingredient, and want a pack size that suits how much you use. Compare the pack sizes and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g, then calculate: kcal per 100 g × portion in grams ÷ 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 164 kcal per 25 g of unsalted nuts; this isn’t the figure for every individual product. | If I want to manage the calories in my snack, I weigh my portion rather than guessing what a handful weighs. Consumers who prioritise portion size and calories make up around 39% of the consumers considered in this guide. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients, salt and calories separately. For a mix, check which types of nuts it contains. | I want to know which ingredients and types of nuts I’m buying, without assuming that unsalted or unroasted means low in calories. Consumers who prioritise ingredients make up around 23% of the consumers considered in this guide. |
| Ordering online and delivery | Check whether the retailer actually delivers groceries and review the terms for your chosen ordering option. | If I want my groceries delivered to my home, I check delivery availability before choosing a product. Consumers who prioritise delivery make up around 23% of the consumers considered in this guide. |
| Packaging and ordering terms | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and check the storage instructions and terms for your full grocery order. | I want a quantity that suits how often I eat nuts, without mistaking a bigger bag for a bigger snack portion. Consumers who prioritise stocking up and planning their order make up around 15% of the consumers considered in this guide. |
These words describe the salt content or how the nuts are processed, not the calories per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 164 kcal per 25 g of unsalted nuts. For the claim ‘low energy’, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for solid foods.
Compare calories separately from salt and ingredients, and weigh the portion you eat. You can describe a portion as calorie-conscious, but don’t call a product low in calories unless it meets the applicable requirements for that claim.
A product may be listed online without groceries being delivered to your home. Lidl says the nut mix featured here is available in store only and that it doesn’t offer a grocery delivery service.
Check how to order and whether delivery is available before choosing an in-store product with home delivery in mind.
You may need to visit a shop to buy the Lidl nut mix.
A 200 g or 500 g pack doesn’t tell you how much you eat at each snack time. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful portion in its calorie checker.
Choose a pack size to suit how much you use, and weigh out your snack separately.
The terms for grocery orders can vary by retailer and ordering option. That means you can’t always consider a single bag of nuts separately from the rest of your order.
Check the terms for your full grocery order and delivery option before completing your purchase.
Duyvis unsalted peanuts are worth considering if you’re specifically looking for peanuts; Jumbo has an online product page for the 235 g pack.
AH Unsalted Almonds are an option if you want to order a single type of nut. Albert Heijn also provides information about grocery delivery.
The 200 g Unroasted Nut Mix combines walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds.
The 200 g nut mix featured here is an in-store option made with unroasted, unsalted nuts.
The Trader Joe’s nut mix described contains almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
The 500 g stand-up pouch of unroasted, unsalted mixed nuts is worth considering if you eat nuts regularly.
This Joybuy selection includes unsalted peanuts and several types of almonds and cashews. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and choose a pack size to suit the portion you want to eat.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts for a snack or recipe.
The description lists 99% peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients. Contains peanuts and may contain cashews.
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An option if you’re looking for one type of nut and want to weigh out your portion.
The description lists 591 kcal per 100 g. Contains almonds.
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An option if you want one type of nut and a larger pack suits how much you use.
The description lists 100% almonds and 578 kcal per 100 g. Contains almonds.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews as a single type of nut.
The description lists 596 kcal per 100 g. Contains cashews.
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An option if you’re looking for skin-on peanuts for snacks or dishes, and a 500 g pack suits how much you use.
The description lists 567 kcal per 100 g. Contains peanuts.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 164 kcal per 25 g of unsalted nuts. For the ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change the calories per 100 g.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful portion in its calorie checker and also gives general advice about unsalted nuts and variety. This isn’t a personal calorie prescription; use the information as a general buying guide.
Read the allergen information before you buy, and check the packaging you receive before eating. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergen information is essential for making a safe food choice. Don’t rely solely on the product name or a general claim.
No. Albert Heijn provides information about grocery delivery, and PLUS lists delivery or collection for the nut mix featured here. Lidl says it doesn’t deliver groceries and that the mix featured here is available in store only. Check the ordering options offered by the retailer you plan to use.
Jumbo says to store this mix in a cool, dry, dark place and refers you to the back of the pack for the best-before date. For another variety, follow the instructions on its packaging.
