You want to keep your snack portion in check
The amount you actually eat matters when comparing products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 164 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted nuts; check the nutrition table for the specific product too.
Who is this guide for?
You’re looking for simple, unsalted nuts
You compare ingredients, added salt and preparation methods. Unroasted cashews, unsalted peanuts and roasted nut mixes with no added oil are different product choices.
You want to take a measured snack with you
You’d rather take a pre-selected amount with you than treat a whole bag as one portion. A resealable pack can be practical, but it doesn’t determine how much you eat.
What should you look for in nuts to take on the go?
A 25 g portion is a useful measure for comparison: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 164 kcal for that amount of unsalted nuts. Use the edible amount and the nutrition information for the product you choose.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Energy per portion | Compare the values per 100 g and calculate them for the same edible portion. | If I have nuts alongside chips, I want to know how much energy my measured portion adds. Around 42% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients list and check separately whether salt or oil has been added. | If I’m looking for a simple, unsalted snack, I want to know what else is in the product. Around 33% of consumers prioritise ingredients and preparation. |
| Taking them with you and measuring a portion | Check the net weight, whether the pack is resealable and whether the stated portion refers to shelled nuts. | If I take a snack with me, I want to be able to set aside an amount without treating the whole bag as one portion. Around 25% of consumers prioritise convenience on the go and measuring a portion in advance. |
Mistakes that can skew your choice
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Confusing unsalted or no added oil with low in calories
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim. The product pages from PLUS, Flink Nederland and Jumbo list 598, 614 and 622 kcal per 100 g respectively for the products mentioned.
Compare the nutrition table for the exact product and treat salt, oil and energy as separate properties.
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Counting a whole bag as one snack portion
Pack sizes can contain several portions. Albert Heijn describes a 200 g bag of unsalted pistachios as around four 25 g portions of shelled pistachios; the weight including shells is not the same as the weight of the edible kernels.
Measure out the amount you want to eat. For pistachios in their shells, use the shelled portion when calculating.
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Ignoring a safety warning or applying it to an entire brand
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned about Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Albert Heijn issued a warning about AH Extra Large Salted Peanuts in a tub with best-before date 04-11-2026. These warnings apply to specific products and batches.
Check the product name, barcode and best-before date against the relevant warning. Don’t eat a pack that matches a warning, and don’t apply the warning to other nuts or batches.
Relevant brands and product ranges
Duyvis
Worth considering if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts; Duyvis also sells fried, roasted and marinated peanut products.
- Flink Nederland lists 614 kcal per 100 g for the specific 235 g product of unsalted peanuts.
- For this product, unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free: the ingredients list peanuts and sunflower oil. The nutrition information doesn’t automatically apply to other Duyvis products.
Albert Heijn
Worth considering for unsalted pistachios and other own-brand nuts.
- Albert Heijn describes a 200 g pack of unsalted pistachios as around four 25 g portions of shelled nuts.
- The portion information for pistachios doesn’t necessarily apply to other products. Unsalted doesn’t in itself mean low in energy.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you’re looking for fried, unsalted cashews.
- Jumbo’s product page lists 99% cashews, sunflower oil and 622 kcal per 100 g for its 200 g pack of cashews.
- This information describes the specific product and is not a judgement on all Jumbo nuts.
Lidl
Lidl sells nuts, dried fruit and party snacks under its Alesto range, and also lists Way To Go cashews.
- The range includes different types of products that you can compare by checking the packaging and ingredients.
- Check the ingredients and nutrition information for the exact product; details for a different Alesto pack won’t necessarily apply.
ALDI
The Dutch Trader Joe’s range includes unroasted and roasted nut mixes.
- ALDI describes a 200 g unroasted nut mix in a resealable pack, as well as a roasted mix with no added oil or salt.
- These features apply to the mixes mentioned, not to all ALDI nuts. Use the pack’s nutrition table to calculate a portion.
PLUS
Worth considering if you’re looking for unroasted, unsalted cashews.
- PLUS’s product page lists cashews as the only ingredient and 598 kcal per 100 g for the specific 200 g pack.
- This nutrition value doesn’t make the product low in calories and says nothing about other PLUS nuts.
Nut options from Joybuy
These Joybuy products are suited to snacking on nuts, with a range of nut types, preparations and pack sizes.
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g'woon unsalted peanuts, 250 g
An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts and want to measure out your own snack portion.
Product name: unsalted peanuts; 250 g pack.
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Anatolia Natural almonds, 500 g
An option if you want to take almonds with you as a snack and choose your own portion size.
Product name: natural almonds; 500 g pack.
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g'woon roasted unsalted cashews, 200 g
An option if you want roasted cashews with no added salt.
Product name: roasted unsalted cashews; 200 g pack.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 sachets
An option if you’re looking for a nut and dried fruit mix in individual sachets.
Product name: nut and dried fruit mix; 750 g in total, split into 30 sachets.
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Verse Extra Large roasted peanuts, 210 g
An option if you’re looking for roasted peanuts as a snack and want to measure out a portion.
Product name: roasted peanuts; 210 g pack.
Frequently asked questions about nuts and portions
Can these nuts be described as low in calories?
Not based on the nutrition information given. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim; the product pages from PLUS, Flink Nederland and Jumbo list 598 to 622 kcal per 100 g for the products mentioned. A smaller portion doesn’t change the nutrition value per 100 g.
Is 25 g a mandatory maximum?
No. Here, 25 g is a standard portion for comparison, not a personal portion recommendation. For a different amount, calculate the energy using the nutrition table for the exact product and the number of grams of edible nuts you’re having.
How do you calculate a portion of pistachios in their shells?
Use the weight of the edible pistachios, not the weight including shells. Albert Heijn describes its 200 g pack of unsalted pistachios as around four 25 g portions of shelled nuts.
What should you check if you have a nut or peanut allergy?
Check the allergen information on the exact pack and take your allergy into account. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens. So unsalted or unroasted nuts aren’t automatically a suitable alternative.
What should you do with the recalled ALDI cashews?
The recalled ALDI product is Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Don’t eat them. The NVWA warning applies to that specific batch; check the product name, barcode and best-before date, and don’t apply the warning to other ALDI nuts.