For Friday drinks, it’s best to compare the energy per 100 g and then weigh out your own portion. A smaller portion contains less energy, but it doesn’t make the product itself low in calories. The checked own-brand varieties from Jumbo, PLUS and Albert Heijn list 527–532 kcal per 100 g; that small difference alone is unlikely to be a good reason to switch shops. Also choose according to taste, allergens and how much you want to serve.
Would you like to enjoy party nuts on a Friday afternoon and know in advance how much energy your portion contains? Compare like-for-like amounts and weigh your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 133 kcal per 25 g as a general nutritional reference; this isn’t an exact figure for every brand.
If you’re buying a bag to share, the portion size and flavour can help you plan what to serve. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 12 portions of 25 g each for the checked 300 g bags.
For guests with a known allergy, the information on the exact pack takes priority over a calorie comparison. The checked varieties contain peanuts and wheat; some also contain milk or celery. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the allergen information required for pre-packed products.
Start with the portion you want to eat or serve. Then compare the nutritional information for the exact flavour and check that the pack suits your plans.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you eat. Calculate it as follows: kcal per 100 g × portion in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to measure my portion carefully, I look at the energy in the amount that actually goes on my plate. Consumers who prioritise energy per portion make up around 40% of consumers in this drinks-and-snacks context. |
| Recipe and nutrition claim | Use the nutritional information for the exact variety. A small portion or small pack doesn’t prove that the product is low in calories. | If I want a lower energy value for the same amount, I compare the figures per 100 g and check the evidence behind any claim. Consumers who prioritise comparing recipes and calorie claims make up around 30% of consumers in this drinks-and-snacks context. |
| Flavour and packaging | Check the flavour and net weight, and decide how many portions you want to serve. The checked 300 g AH and Jumbo bags each list 12 portions of 25 g. | When I’m getting snacks ready for Friday drinks, I want to choose a flavour that suits the group and know how much I’m serving. Consumers who prioritise flavour and sharing make up around 20% of consumers in this drinks-and-snacks context. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack, including information about possible traces. | If guests with a known food allergy are coming, I first check whether the variety is suitable for them. Consumers who prioritise allergens make up around 10% of consumers in this drinks-and-snacks context. |
The checked product information lists 527 kcal per 100 g for Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail, 528 kcal per 100 g for PLUS Borrelnoten Mild and 532 kcal per 100 g for Albert Heijn Borrelnoten Cocktail. These figures apply to specific products and varieties; don’t use them for other flavours or packs.
Eating fewer grams reduces the energy in what you eat, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim.
Only give the energy content of a weighed portion if the nutritional information for that exact variety supports it. Don’t use ‘low calorie’ as another way of saying ‘small portion’.
The checked Albert Heijn and Jumbo bags each list 12 portions of 25 g. Treating the whole bag as one eating occasion could therefore mean a very different amount from the portion shown on the product page.
Decide in advance how many portions you want to serve, and put the rest aside.
As well as peanuts and wheat, the exact variety may contain other allergens. For example, the checked AH Cocktail and PLUS Mild varieties list milk; PLUS Mild also lists celery.
For guests concerned, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving.
Duyvis describes flavours including Cocktail and Provencale.
AH Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g includes portion information.
Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail 300 g lists nutritional values per 100 g and per 25 g portion.
Lidl lists party nuts and describes products in the Alesto range, including peanuts in a spiced coating.
The Dutch ALDI TRADER JOE'S product range lists 300 g bags of party nuts in flavours including bacon and cheese, poesta and paprika.
PLUS Borrelnoten Mild 300 g is a mildly spiced variety.
This selection includes Duyvis party nuts in different flavours and pack sizes for sharing. The product details here aren’t a calorie comparison; check the nutritional information per 100 g on the exact pack and weigh your portion.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a savoury, spiced snack to serve with drinks.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, milk, gluten (wheat) and celery; may contain traces of soya, mustard and other nuts.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a curry-flavoured variety to serve with drinks.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts, gluten (wheat and barley) and soya; may contain milk, nuts and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a smaller pack with onion and garlic flavour to serve with drinks.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description lists 30 g portions and 4–5 portions per pack. Contains peanuts and wheat; may contain milk, other nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for Provençal onion and garlic flavour to serve with drinks.
Pack size: 275 g. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a shareable snack with BBQ paprika flavour to serve with drinks.
Pack size: 275 g. The product description says the peanuts are double-coated. Contains peanuts and gluten (wheat); may contain milk, nuts, soya and mustard.
Not based on the checked figures for Jumbo Borrelnoten Cocktail, PLUS Borrelnoten Mild and AH Borrelnoten Cocktail: they list 527–532 kcal per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g as a condition for the ‘low energy’ claim. Weighing a portion helps you calculate the energy in the amount you eat, but it doesn’t change how the product’s claim is assessed.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the number of grams, then divide by 100. For AH Borrelnoten Cocktail, which contains 532 kcal per 100 g, 20 g works out at 106.4 kcal and 25 g at 133 kcal. These calculations are based on Albert Heijn product information.
Not without also considering the portion and your other preferences. The checked figures are 527 kcal per 100 g for Jumbo, 528 for PLUS and 532 for AH; for a 25 g portion, the calculated difference between Jumbo and AH is 1.25 kcal. Flavour, allergens and how much you want to serve may also influence your choice.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, including warnings about possible traces. The checked products contain peanuts and wheat; AH Cocktail and PLUS Mild also list milk, while PLUS Mild lists celery too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the information requirements for allergens.
Follow the instructions on the pack for the variety you have. For AH Borrelnoten Cocktail, the product information says to store it in a cool, dark and dry place and to close the pack securely after use. Don’t automatically apply that instruction to another flavour or pack.
