For a lower-calorie TV night, weighing out a portion is the most straightforward approach. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 164 kcal for 25 g of unsalted nuts as a general guide, not as the value for every product. Then check the exact pack for kcal per 100 g and calculate the amount for your portion: being unsalted or oven-roasted does not, by itself, tell you how many calories a product contains.
You want to eat nuts while watching TV and keep track of how much you’re having. The weight of your portion and the nutritional information on the exact pack matter more than a product name that sounds healthy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 164 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted nuts as a general guide.
You’re looking for a plain, unsalted snack and want to consider salt and calories as separate factors. Check the exact variety and calculate the energy for the portion you’ll actually eat.
You prefer a roasted or savoury flavour for a TV night. Also check the ingredients, salt and nutritional information: the preparation method alone won’t tell you how many calories are in your portion.
Start with your portion and the energy per 100 g. Then choose according to salt content or roasted flavour, depending on what matters most for your TV night.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Compare kcal per 100 g on the pack, weigh your portion and calculate the energy for that amount. | If my main aim is to eat fewer calories while watching TV, I weigh my portion and use the information on the pack to work it out. Around 42% of consumers put calorie control first. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check that the exact pack says unsalted, and look at the ingredients and salt content. | I want an unsalted flavour, but I still want to assess the energy in my portion separately. Around 33% of consumers make choosing unsalted their first priority. |
| Roasted flavour | As well as the preparation method, read the ingredients and nutrition table. | If I mainly want roasted or savoury nuts to eat in front of the TV, I also check the salt and energy in my portion. Around 25% of consumers make roasted or savoury flavour their first priority. |
Unsalted describes the flavour and salt content, not the energy in your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 164 kcal per 25 g as a general figure for unsalted nuts.
Consider salt and calories separately, and calculate the energy in the portion you actually weigh out.
Having fewer grams of the same product means fewer calories in your portion, but it doesn’t change the energy per 100 g. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to be described as ‘low energy’.
Distinguish between eating fewer calories by having a smaller portion and choosing a product that meets the requirements for the ‘low energy’ claim.
A preparation method on its own doesn’t show how much energy or salt the whole snack contains. Joybuy describes the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds as dry-roasted with no added fat; the product information also says they have a salty flavour.
Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact varieties rather than relying on the preparation method alone.
Nuts can go rancid, become tough or develop mould if stored incorrectly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing mixed unsalted nuts somewhere cool, dark and dry.
Choose an amount that suits how much you’ll use, and seal the rest well after snacking.
If a pack is larger than you can use, some of it may go uneaten and be wasted.
According to its official brand profile, Duyvis sells peanuts, mixes, Borrelnootjes and Tijgernootjes, among other products. This makes it a relevant choice if you’re looking for a savoury snack for a TV night.
Albert Heijn’s product page lists AH Unsalted Cashews, an option if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted variety.
Jumbo’s product page lists Jumbo Unsalted Pistachios 140 g.
Lidl describes Alesto as a product range that includes nuts, dried fruit and party snacks.
ALDI’s product page lists TRADER JOE’S Roasted Unsalted Cashews 250 g.
The PLUS product page lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
The products below are ready-to-eat nut snacks. Compare the information on the exact pack and choose a portion that suits your TV night.
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According to the product information, these cashews can be eaten straight from the pack.
Energy: 604 kcal per 100 g.
Ingredients: 100% cashew kernels.
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The product information describes these pistachios as roasted and ready to shell and eat.
Energy: 602 kcal per 100 g.
Contains salt; this is not an unsalted variety.
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The product information describes these pistachios as ready to shell and eat.
Energy: 626 kcal per 100 g.
The ingredients list includes pistachios, salt and sugar.
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The product title says unsalted peanuts; the product information describes them as a snack.
The ingredients are described as 99% peanuts and sunflower oil.
May contain cashews; check the allergen information on the pack.
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A plain almond snack whose energy content you can calculate for each weighed portion.
Energy: 578 kcal per 100 g.
Ingredients: 100% almonds. Salt: 0,00 g per 100 g.
No. Joybuy describes the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Almonds as dry-roasted with no added fat, but that alone doesn’t give you the full picture of their energy or salt content. Compare the information for the exact variety.
Weigh your portion and multiply the kcal per 100 g on the pack by the number of grams, then divide the result by 100. European food labelling rules use values per 100 g or per 100 ml as the basis for nutritional information.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the exact pack if someone sharing your snack has an allergy.
Store nuts in an airtight container somewhere cool, dark and dry, and follow the instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, toughness and mould as signs that mixed unsalted nuts have spoiled.
No. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 grams, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and is not a general warning about other packs.
