If you want to keep an eye on calories while snacking at a festival campsite, compare the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack and weigh out your own portion. Plain nuts aren’t automatically low in calories, and unsalted doesn’t mean fewer calories. Choose an amount you can store somewhere dry, well sealed and as cool as possible, too.
If you want to take nuts with you but limit how much you eat at each snack break, compare the kcal per 100 g and weigh out your portion. Voedingscentrum gives 164 kcal per 25 g portion as a general example for unsalted nuts; this isn’t the value for every pack.
If you store food in a tent, look for a dry, sealed and cool place to keep it. Voedingscentrum recommends 10 to 15 °C as a cool storage temperature; this isn’t a shelf-life test for a warm tent.
If you’re taking nuts for several snack breaks, compare the pack size with the amount you can store and divide into portions. A 130, 200 or 235 g bag is a quantity to stock up on, not a portion recommendation.
First compare the nutritional information for the exact product, then decide how much to take and how to store it at the campsite.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the label and weigh out your snack portion. | If you want to tailor how much you eat at each snack break to your own eating habits, the portion you weigh out is what matters; around 38% of consumers put calories at the top of their shopping priorities. |
| Storage at the campsite | Read the storage instructions and think about where you can keep the pack dry, sealed and cool. | If you store food in a tent, you’ll want to know whether you can protect your supplies from heat and moisture; around 23% of consumers prioritise campsite storage. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check for added salt, the ingredients and the allergen information on the pack. | If you’re sharing nuts, everyone needs to be able to check the ingredients and allergens; around 23% of consumers give the highest priority to ingredients and sharing food safely. |
| How much to stock up on | Compare the net weight with the number of snack breaks you have planned and what you can store. | If you’re stocking up for several snack breaks, you’ll want to choose a suitable total amount; around 16% of consumers prioritise quantity and value. |
‘Unsalted’ tells you about the salt, not the amount of energy. For the Dutch 235 g pack of Duyvis Unsalted Peanuts, Flink lists 614 kcal per 100 g; this value doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
Choose unsalted if that’s your preference, and assess the calories separately using the nutrition table and the portion you’ve weighed out.
Packs of 130, 200 or 235 g contain your total supply, not a recommended amount for one snack break.
Decide in advance how much you want to take and divide it up while keeping the information from the original packaging.
Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a well-sealed pack, somewhere dry and cool. Those conditions aren’t guaranteed in a tent.
Choose your supplies with a suitable storage spot in mind, and follow the instructions on the pack.
The officially described unsalted peanut range could be a good fit if you’re looking for peanuts with no added salt.
AH has a confirmed unsalted cashew variety for anyone looking specifically for cashews.
The confirmed 130 g pack of unsalted cashews is smaller than the 200 and 235 g examples.
The confirmed 200 g nut mix is worth considering if you’re looking for a bag of assorted unroasted and unsalted nuts.
ALDI describes a range that includes cashews, almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, in both salted and unsalted varieties.
The product page lists unsalted Fairtrade cashews in a 200 g bag.
The products below include peanuts, cashews and nut mixes. Compare the nutritional information for the exact pack and choose an amount that suits your snack breaks.
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An option if you want to take unsalted peanuts with you and weigh out your own snack portions.
Pack size: 250 g. Compare the nutritional information on the pack; unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories.
Check the allergen information and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
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The stated portion sizes can be handy if you want to plan separate snack breaks.
The product name lists five portions of 23 g. Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and check the allergen information if you’re sharing the snack.
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An option if you’re looking specifically for cashews and want to choose your own snack portion.
The product name lists roasted unsalted cashews and a pack size of 200 g. Check the nutritional information on the pack.
Cashews are an allergen; check the packaging information if you’re sharing the snack.
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An option if you want to take a selection of nuts in one large pack.
The product name lists unroasted nuts and a pack size of 500 g. Check the exact ingredients, nutritional information and salt content on the pack.
Check the allergen information, even when sharing portions with others.
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An option if you want to take an unsalted mix and decide how much to have at each snack break.
The product name lists a 200 g unsalted nut mix. Compare the nutritional information for this exact variety on the pack.
Check the allergen information and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
No. In the EU, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to make a ‘low calorie’ claim. A smaller portion may contain fewer calories, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. This limit comes from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, consolidated version of 13 December 2014, and the European Commission’s guidance.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the pack by the number of grams you’ve weighed out, then divide by 100. Use the information for the exact variety. Voedingscentrum gives 164 kcal per 25 g as a general example for unsalted nuts; this isn’t product-specific information or universal daily advice.
Not without taking the conditions into account. Voedingscentrum recommends storing nuts in a well-sealed pack, somewhere dry and cool, and gives 10 to 15 °C as a cool storage temperature. Follow the label as well; this advice doesn’t give a set shelf life for a warm tent.
Check the allergen information on the original pack and keep it available when you divide the nuts into portions. The NVWA states that prepacked products must show allergen information on the label. Peanuts and nuts are relevant allergens; don’t assume peanuts are suitable for someone with a nut allergy.
Yes, check whether a safety warning applies specifically to your pack. The NVWA warned against eating Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Albert Heijn warned against eating affected packs of AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts (tub) with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. These warnings apply to the packs listed, not to all nuts from those brands.
