Calorie-conscious snackers
You want to keep enjoying party nuts, but limit the energy in your snack. Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion; Voedingscentrum’s figure for the category as a whole isn’t the label value for every brand.
Who is this buying guide for?
Portion planners
You prepare servings in advance for yourself or your guests. Compare the weight of your portion with the nutritional information on the packaging, including for multipacks; Albert Heijn lists Duyvis Borrelnootjes Provencale as a pack of 20.
Hosts checking for allergies
You’re choosing snacks for guests with a food allergy. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety and packaging. For Duyvis Provençaals 275 g, Joybuy lists peanuts and wheat, and warns that other allergens may also be present.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare the nutritional values on the same weight basis, then decide how much you want to serve. This helps you distinguish between the product’s composition and the size of your portion.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
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| Kcal for the same weight | Compare kcal per 100 g for the exact flavour and packaging; don’t compare portions with different weights. | If you want to take in less energy from the same amount of snack, start by checking the kcal per 100 g. Consumers who prioritise energy density make up around 29% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| Actual portion | Weigh what you serve and calculate using the kcal per 100 g on your packaging; a bag isn’t automatically one portion. | If you want to prepare an amount for yourself or your guests in advance, it helps to know the weight of the portion. Consumers who prioritise portion control make up around 29% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| Keeping the flavour you love | Check the nutritional value of your chosen flavour separately; a spicy-sounding flavour name doesn’t tell you anything about its kcal. | If you want to keep serving a familiar or favourite flavour at your get-together, check the label for that variety. Consumers who prioritise their flavour choice make up around 18% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact packaging, including any warnings about possible traces. | If you or a guest has a food allergy, first check whether the variety is suitable. Consumers who make allergens their first selection criterion make up around 12% of consumers in this breakdown. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight per bag and follow the storage instructions; a larger pack isn’t necessarily a suitable portion. | If you want to match how much you buy to the number of get-togethers you’re planning, compare the net weight with the amount you want to serve. Consumers who prioritise pack size make up around 12% of consumers in this breakdown. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing a small portion with a low-energy product
Eating fewer grams of the same product means less energy in that portion, but it doesn’t change the kcal per 100 g.
Keep two things separate: the kcal per 100 g on the label and the weight you actually serve.
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Using a taste test to compare kcal
The 2018 Libelle test judged flavour, crunch and colour; these aren’t measurements of nutritional value, and the test is now historical.
Use taste ratings to answer questions about flavour. To compare kcal, check the nutritional values of the exact varieties on the same weight basis.
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Skipping the allergen check when choosing a different flavour
Allergen information applies to the specific variety and packaging. Checking kcal alone won’t tell you whether a product is suitable for a guest with an allergy.
For every variety, check the ingredients, listed allergens and warnings about possible traces. The NVWA explains the mandatory allergen labelling on food packaging.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis offers several flavour varieties. The manufacturer describes Oriental as curry-flavoured party nuts in a 275 g pack.
- You can identify the flavour variety and pack size for each product.
- For Duyvis Provençaals 275 g, Joybuy lists 542 kcal per 100 g. This figure applies to that specific product listing and doesn’t compare the brand’s entire range.
Albert Heijn
The AH own-brand range includes party nuts in a cocktail variety.
- The official product page identifies the variety.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as product information such as nutritional values and allergens can change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists 300 g Cocktail party nuts, made with peanuts and a crunchy coating.
- The product information gives the variety, net weight and storage instructions.
- This information isn’t evidence of a lower energy content.
Lidl
Party nuts feature in Lidl Netherlands’ official range information.
- You can find the category in its range.
- A category listing on its own doesn’t compare nutritional values.
ALDI
ALDI lists party nuts under the Trader Joe’s product brand, including Poesta, Paprika and Bacon Kaas in 300 g bags.
- The product information distinguishes several flavours and gives the net weight.
- A range of flavours doesn’t indicate a lower kcal content.
PLUS
PLUS product information includes Provencaals 300 g.
- For this variety, PLUS lists it as vegan and gives it a Nutri-Score D; the product information also includes storage instructions.
- These details apply to this variety only, not automatically to the whole range, and they don’t rank products by kcal.
Party nuts at Joybuy
These product options are suited to party nuts that you portion out yourself. Compare the nutritional value per 100 g shown here with the label on the packaging you receive.
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Duyvis Party Nuts Poeta, 275 g
The nutritional value listed can help you compare products by the same weight; you should also decide how much to serve.
Joybuy product information lists 539 kcal per 100 g.
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Duyvis Oriental Party Nuts, 275 g
The flavour may be a factor if you’re looking for a particular party snack; check the energy value on the exact packaging.
Joybuy product information lists 539 kcal per 100 g and a curry flavour.
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Duyvis Bran Nuts Provencale, 125 g
The product listing gives a 30 g portion; check the label and weigh your own portion if you want to measure how much you’re having.
Joybuy product information lists 527 kcal per 100 g and a pack size of 125 g.
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Duyvis Coated Peanuts Provençal, 275 g
Compare the kcal per 100 g listed here with the nutritional information on the exact packaging, and adjust the amount to suit what you’re serving.
Joybuy product information lists 542 kcal per 100 g and an onion and garlic flavour.
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Duyvis Tigernut BBQ Paprika, 275 g
This flavour may suit your get-together; use the nutritional value for this specific variety to compare products by weight.
Joybuy product information lists 535 kcal per 100 g, 40% peanuts and a pack size of 275 g.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the calories in your bowl?
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the packaging by the weight of your bowl, then divide by 100. For Duyvis Provençaals 275 g, Joybuy lists 542 kcal per 100 g; a calculated 25 g portion therefore contains 135.5 kcal.
Can you call party nuts low in energy if you serve less?
No. A smaller portion doesn’t change the composition per 100 g. According to the European Commission, the claim ‘low energy’ for solid foods requires a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. To claim ‘reduced energy’, the energy content must be reduced by at least 30%, and the characteristic responsible for the reduction must be stated.
What should you check if a guest has a food allergy?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour and packaging. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients. For Duyvis Provençaals 275 g, Joybuy lists peanuts and wheat as allergens, and milk, nuts, soya and mustard as possible traces; this information applies to that product listing.
How should you store a bag you don’t use all at once?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo Cocktail 300 g and PLUS Provencaals 300 g advise storing the product in a cool, dry, dark place. Joybuy also advises keeping the Duyvis Provençaals 275 g packaging tightly closed after opening.
What should you do if the online product information differs from the packaging?
Use the information on the packaging of the product you have for its ingredients, nutritional values and allergens. Albert Heijn warns that this product information can change and directs customers to its customer service team if they have questions.