If you want to choose your own portion size, weighing nuts from a larger bag gives you more control. A single snack pack is easier to take with you, but its contents may not match the portion you have in mind. Compare the amount you actually eat with the energy listed on the label: managing your weight also depends on your total energy intake, and neither packaging option guarantees weight loss.
If you weigh out a portion from a larger bag at home, you can calculate its energy content using the information on the label. Jumbo lists 25 g portions for its unroasted nut mix; Duyvis gives an average portion of 30 g for its unsalted peanuts. These are label portions, not personal daily recommendations.
A single-serve pack is handy if you don't want to weigh out a portion while you're out. Do check the weight, though: the Duyvis box described by Sligro contains 60 g bags, which may not match the amount you want to eat.
If you're looking for unsalted nuts, compare the ingredients of the specific variety and look out for oil, salt, sugar or a crunchy coating. If you have a known allergy, check the label and any warnings too; the NVWA explains how allergens must be identified on food labels.
Best for: if you want to choose and prepare your own portion at home and don't mind the extra step.
The trade-off: you’ll need to weigh the nuts yourself, then seal the rest of the bag properly and store it in a dry place.
Best for: if you want to take something with you without weighing it out at home.
The trade-off: the pack contains a set amount, so check the net weight before treating the whole pack as one portion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size and energy | Check the net weight, kcal per 100 g and the amount you’ll actually take with you. | If you want to know how much energy your weighed snack contains, your portion size comes first. Around 36% of consumers rank portion size and energy as their main priorities when buying. |
| Convenience on the go | Check the weight of each individual pack and the number of packs in the box. | If you want to grab a pack while you’re out without weighing it at home, the packaging matters. Around 29% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients list and look out for salt, sugar, oil, coatings and allergens. | If you’re looking for unsalted nuts or want to avoid certain ingredients, the specific variety matters. Around 21% of consumers give ingredients the highest priority. |
| Weighing and storage | Check the bag size and the storage instructions for the remaining contents. | A larger bag is most practical if you can store it properly after weighing out a portion and will use the rest. Around 14% of consumers prioritise buying in bulk and storage. |
The individual Duyvis bags in the box described by Sligro each contain 60 g. So the size of the bag doesn’t automatically tell you how much you plan to eat.
First decide how much you want to take with you, then check whether the whole pack fits that amount.
The labels on the Jumbo and PLUS mixes list 641 kcal per 100 g. The way nuts are prepared doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much energy is in a weighed portion.
Compare the same amount and use the nutritional information on the label; don’t assume that unroasted means it will help you lose weight.
Salted nuts and nuts with ingredients such as chocolate, sugar or a savoury coating differ in composition from plain unsalted nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also makes this distinction in its Wheel of Five.
Read the ingredients list and choose based on the specific variety, not just the word ‘nuts’.
Nuts are susceptible to mould. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Seal the pack properly as soon as you’ve weighed out a portion, and follow the storage instructions on the product.
The varieties mentioned range from unsalted peanuts in a 235 g bag to salted peanuts in individual 60 g packs.
AH Unsalted Nut Mix is a 500 g pack for weighing out your own portions.
Jumbo Unroasted Nut Mix is a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted nuts.
Lidl stocks Alesto, a range that includes nuts, dried fruit and snacks.
ALDI lists a 500 g bag of Trader Joe’s unsalted mixed nuts.
PLUS Unroasted Unsalted Nut Mix is a 500 g bag for anyone who wants to weigh out their own portions.
This selection of Joybuy products includes unsalted roasted nuts, an unroasted nut mix, a mix of nuts and dried fruit, and salted pistachios. Compare the variety and packaging with the portion size and ingredients you’re looking for.
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Ideal if you want to weigh out your own portions of unsalted cashews from a larger bag.
The pack contains 200 g; the product information lists nutritional values per 100 g.
Contains cashews; check the label if you have a nut allergy.
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Ideal if you want a larger bag of unroasted, unsalted nuts to weigh out your own portions.
The mix contains hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews; the product information lists nutritional values per 100 g.
Contains several types of nuts; check the label if you have a nut allergy.
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Ideal if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to choose how much to take with you.
The pack contains 210 g; the product information lists nutritional values per 100 g.
Contains peanuts; check the label if you have a peanut or nut allergy.
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Ideal if you want to take individual packs with you without weighing out a portion.
The pack contains 30 sachets of 25 g. The mix contains nuts and dried fruit; the dried cranberries contain sugar and sunflower oil.
Contains walnuts, almonds, cashews and hazelnuts; check the label if you have a nut allergy.
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Ideal if you’re looking for a small pack of pistachios and don’t mind added salt.
The pack contains 100 g; the product information lists nutritional values per 100 g.
Contains added salt; this is not an unsalted variety.
No, look at the amount you actually eat. The individual Duyvis bags in the pack described by Sligro contain 60 g, so a bag won’t automatically match the amount you had in mind.
No, it may be a portion size specific to the product. Jumbo lists 25 g for its unroasted nut mix and Duyvis lists 30 g for its unsalted peanuts; don’t treat these figures as personal daily recommendations.
Store the rest in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool place at 10 to 15 °C.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings on the specific product. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list; if you have a known allergy, it’s important to check the full label.
Check both the ingredients and the amount in each pack. For example, the J.ZAO mix contains dried cranberries with sugar and sunflower oil, as well as nuts, so it isn’t just a mix of plain nuts.
