Households that plan snack portions
If you buy supplies for regular morning breaks, it helps to work out how many portions you can get from a bag. There are 500 g nut mixes and smaller packs to compare.
Which pack is right for you?
Mindful everyday snackers
If you’re looking for unsalted nuts, check which varieties are included and read the ingredients list on the pack you buy.
Shoppers who use up supplies slowly
If you don’t snack every morning or want to try a mix first, a smaller pack may be better suited to how much you use.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose a pack size that suits how often you snack. Then check the ingredients, salt information and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Portions per pack | Check the net weight and work out portions based on the amount you choose to prepare for each snack break. | If I want to know how many planned breaks a bag will last, I look at its weight and the portion I usually have. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on the amount they actually use. |
| Ingredients and portion size | Check whether the nuts are unsalted, and read the ingredients and nutrition information for the exact pack. | If I’m choosing carefully based on the ingredients and want to prepare a portion in advance, I compare the contents of each pack. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this combination of ingredients and portion size. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the pack size with how often you snack, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I don’t eat nuts every morning, I want to open an amount that suits how quickly I’ll use them. Around 24% of consumers focus mainly on pack size and storage. |
| Types of nuts and variety | Read which nuts or peanuts are included, and check the current warnings if you have an allergy. | If I’m looking for a particular nut or a bit of variety, I want to know what’s actually in the pack. Around 18% of consumers focus mainly on ingredients and variety. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a larger pack is always a better fit
A larger bag only suits your plans if you’ll use all of its contents. The pack itself doesn’t tell you how many snack breaks it will cover.
Compare the net weight with how often you eat nuts, and calculate portions based on the amount you want to prepare.
Unused supplies take up space and may end up going to waste.
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Confusing unroasted with unsalted
These terms describe different properties. An unroasted mix isn’t necessarily unsalted.
Check both claims separately and read the ingredients on the pack.
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Treating the whole bag as one snack portion
The net weight of a bag isn’t the same as the amount you want to prepare for one break.
Prepare a portion that suits you in advance, and follow the storage instructions on the label for the rest.
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Treating peanuts and nuts as interchangeable if you have an allergy
Peanuts and tree nuts are separate allergens. Looking at the product name alone won’t give you the full allergen information.
Read the ingredients and current warnings on the pack before making your choice.
Brands to compare when choosing a pack of nuts
Duyvis
Duyvis lists Unsalted Peanuts in a 235 g pack.
- The manufacturer lists peanuts and sunflower oil as ingredients.
- This is a peanut product, not a mixed nut pack. Peanuts are legumes.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Nut Mix is listed in a 500 g pack.
- The weight gives you a clear starting point for planning your supplies.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the pack, as ingredient and allergy information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists an unroasted nut mix in a 500 g larger pack.
- The product description gives the weight and states that the mix is unroasted.
- Unroasted doesn’t necessarily mean unsalted; check the ingredients and claims separately.
Lidl
Lidl lists a 200 g unroasted, unsalted nut mix.
- A smaller pack may suit you if you want to open a smaller amount.
- Check the product information on the pack you buy.
ALDI
ALDI’s product information lists a 500 g unsalted nut mix under TRADER JOE’S.
- The listed ingredients are almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and Brazil nuts.
- The ingredients alone don’t determine whether this mix suits your preferences.
PLUS
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted nut mixes in 200 g and 500 g packs.
- For the 500 g mix, PLUS lists 30% walnuts, 30% brown hazelnuts, 20% almonds and 20% cashews.
- The storage instructions for the mix mentioned are to keep it in a cool, dry place; follow the information on the pack you buy.
Joybuy products for planned snack portions
Explore smaller packs, larger bags and individual portions. The ingredients vary by product and are listed below alongside each option.
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g'woon Almonds Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a smaller pack of unsalted almonds.
200 g; raw, unsalted almonds.
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g'woon Unroasted Mixed Nuts, 500 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a larger bag of unroasted mixed nuts.
500 g; unroasted mixed nuts.
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BE&CHEERY Macadamia Nuts, 500 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a larger pack of macadamia nuts rather than a mix.
500 g; macadamia nuts.
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g'woon Nut Mix Raw & Unsalted, 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a smaller pack of unsalted mixed nuts.
200 g; raw, unsalted nut mix.
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J.ZAO Classic Daily-Nut Mix, 750 g, 30 zakjes
A good choice if you want to plan portions in advance and are looking for a combination of nuts and dried fruit.
750 g; 30 individual sachets. This is a nut and fruit mix, not a pack of nuts alone.
Frequently asked questions
How many portions can you get from 500 g of nuts?
At a portion size of 25 g, that’s twenty portions. The Voedingscentrum gives 25 g as a handful of unsalted nuts; use this calculation to plan your supplies, not as personal dietary advice.
Does unroasted also mean unsalted?
No. Unroasted and unsalted are separate claims. Check both on the pack and read the ingredients list to see exactly what you’re buying.
How should you store an opened bag of nuts?
Follow the storage instructions for the specific product and check the date on the pack. For the mix reviewed, PLUS says to store it in a cool, dry place.
What should you look for if you have a nut allergy?
Read the ingredients and warnings on the current pack; don’t judge a product by its name alone. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Peanuts and nuts are separate allergens.
Are whole nuts suitable for children under four?
The MDL Fonds warns that whole nuts are not safe for children under four because of the risk of choking. Check the warnings on the pack too.
What should you check if there’s a cross-contamination warning?
Read the warning on the current pack and take your own allergy into account. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that, since 1 January 2026, Dutch rules have applied to how and when warnings about unintended cross-contamination are displayed.