If you want to keep the energy in your nut snack in check, compare the nutritional values per 100 g with the amount you actually eat; unsalted or unroasted doesn’t mean low in calories. Also check the ingredients, salt content and how you portion the nuts. For children, age, how the nuts are served and allergens matter more than keeping calories as low as possible: don’t give whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4.
You want to enjoy nuts during the school holidays while keeping track of the energy in your portion. Compare the label with the amount you weigh out; being unsalted or unroasted doesn’t, on its own, tell you how much energy your portion contains.
You’re buying snacks for children or the family and want to know which form is suitable for the age and eating skills of everyone sharing them. Check the allergen information too. Voedingscentrum stresses that children have different nutritional needs; the serving size on a label isn’t individual advice for a child.
You’re looking for something easy to share on the go, without treating the whole pack as one portion. Check the pack weight and serving information, and make sure the nuts are suitable for everyone sharing them.
A lower figure per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much energy you’ll actually eat: the weight of the portion you serve yourself and the safety of everyone sharing it matter too.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you eat. PLUS lists 598 kcal per 100 g for the unroasted cashews mentioned; Duyvis lists 614 kcal for the 235 g pack of peanuts mentioned. AH and Jumbo list 622 kcal per 100 g for the cashew varieties mentioned. | If I’m keeping an eye on my own portion, I want to be able to work out the label value for the amount I actually eat; around 36% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Sharing safely | Check the form of the nuts, the child’s age and eating skills, and the allergen information. Voedingscentrum advises against giving whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4. | When choosing snacks for children or family members with a possible allergy, I want to know which forms and ingredients are suitable first; around 29% of consumers prioritise child safety and allergens. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read both the ingredients list and the nutrition table. The labels mentioned list 0 g of salt per 100 g for AH, 0.02 g for Jumbo and 0.07 g for PLUS; these values apply to the specific varieties. | If I mainly want to assess the ingredients and salt content, I want to be able to compare them side by side; this is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Portioning and taking them with you | Check the pack weight and serving information. The AH cup contains 170 g and lists 25 g as a serving; this isn’t individual advice for a child. Duyvis also describes its Unsalted Nutmix Walnut as available in a portion pack for taking on the go. | For a day out, it matters to me that the amount is easy to portion and take along; around 14% of consumers put convenience first. |
These are product characteristics other than energy per 100 g. The PLUS product mentioned lists 598 kcal per 100 g, even though it is unroasted.
Check the energy value separately and calculate it based on the amount you weigh out. The European criteria for a nutrition claim such as ‘low energy’ are different from choosing a portion with calories in mind.
A pack or stated serving size doesn’t automatically take a child’s age, eating skills and needs into account.
Choose a snack that’s suitable for the child. Don’t give whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4; for older children, bear the risk of choking in mind too.
Warnings from the NVWA and Albert Heijn apply to specific packs. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930. Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026.
Check the product name, packaging and best-before date against the warning before using a pack. Don’t eat the Trader Joe’s pack mentioned; nor should the warning about the specific AH product be taken as a judgement on all AH peanuts.
Duyvis describes unsalted peanuts and an Unsalted Nutmix Walnut in a range of pack sizes.
The AH Cashewnoten ongezouten mentioned are a roasted variety in a 170 g cup.
The Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten mentioned are roasted cashews with sunflower oil.
Lidl names Alesto as its nut range and also lists Way To Go cashews.
ALDI’s product information lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
The PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand mentioned are a simple option for portioning yourself.
These Joybuy products are nuts and peanuts for anyone who wants to choose their own portion; compare the variety and label with what you’re looking for.
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These cashews are a good option if you’re looking for a cashew snack and want to weigh out your own portion.
Variety: Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts. Contents: 160 g. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
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These almonds are a good option if you’re looking for an almond snack and want to choose the amount yourself.
Variety: Raw & Unsalted. Contents: 200 g. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
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These almonds are a good option if you’re looking for a larger pack and want to weigh out your own portion.
Variety: Natural (Almond). Contents: 500 gr. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
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These roasted cashews are a good option if you’re specifically looking for a roasted variety and want to choose your own portion.
Variety: Roasted & Unsalted. Contents: 200 g. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
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These peanuts are a good option if you’re looking for a peanut snack and want to weigh out the amount yourself.
Variety: Raw Peanuts with Skin. Contents: 500 g. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
Not if their nutritional value is above the legal threshold for that claim. According to the European Commission, solid foods can only carry the claim ‘low energy’ if they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The nut varieties mentioned are well above this limit, so describe them as an option for mindful portioning, not as low-calorie nuts.
No, a labelled serving isn’t personal nutritional advice for a child. Voedingscentrum points out that children can have different needs and may not feel equally hungry every day. Use the serving information to understand the label, not as an automatic target for a child.
Don’t give whole nuts or peanuts to children under 4; Voedingscentrum suggests ground nuts or nut butter as alternatives. Older children can choke too. Check for allergens and make sure children eat calmly while sitting down.
Read the allergen information on the current pack and don’t rely on terms such as ‘unsalted’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for pre-packed products must appear on the label. Check warnings about possible cross-contamination too.
Check the exact product name, pack and best-before date. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930; don’t eat those packs. On the same date, Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Pinda’s extra groot gezouten in a tub with a best-before date of 04-11-2026. These warnings apply to the products named, not to all nuts from those brands.
