Articles about nutrition

Welcome to our nutrition articles — your go-to resource for understanding how food fuels your body. Here you'll find evidence-based guides on macronutrients, calorie counting strategies, and practical meal planning advice tailored for the Dutch market. Whether you're trying to understand nutrition labels at Albert Heijn, figure out how many calories are in a kroket, or learn about the NEVO database that Dutch dietitians rely on, our nutrition articles break down complex topics into actionable insights. From protein intake for muscle building to fibre-rich Dutch meals for better digestion, every article is written by the Moveno team to help you make informed food choices — no fad diets, no hype, just practical knowledge you can apply today. We write specifically for people eating in the Netherlands. That means our content covers the products you actually find on shelves at Jumbo, Albert Heijn, and Lidl. We explain how to read Nutri-Score labels on Dutch packaging, break down the Dutch dietary guidelines (Schijf van Vijf), and use real examples with meals you recognise — from a broodje kroket to a classic Dutch dinner of potatoes, meat, and vegetables. Our articles are grounded in the official Dutch food composition database (NEVO) and current nutritional research. No American portion standards or unfamiliar ingredients: everything you read here applies directly to your shopping list and kitchen routine in the Netherlands.

Cross-section of a shawarma wrap with chicken, lettuce, and garlic sauce on kraft paper
Nutrition

Shawarma calories: from wrap to loaded fries

How many calories are in shawarma? Compare wraps, plates, and loaded fries. Find out which sauce adds the least and make smarter choices.

5 min read
Golden Dutch pancake on a plate with powdered sugar, top-down view in a cozy kitchen, Dutch pancake calories
Nutrition

Calories in Dutch pancakes: the Hollandse pannenkoek explained

A Dutch pannenkoek has about 325 kcal per pancake. Compare regular, whole wheat, and American pancakes and discover smarter topping choices.

6 min read
Sliced artisan bread loaf on a rustic cutting board showing texture, bread calories per slice overview
Nutrition

Calories in bread: which bread fits your goals best?

A slice of white bread has 112 kcal, whole wheat 82 kcal. Compare the calories and nutritional values of different bread types in this guide.

6 min read
Spaghetti twirled on a fork above a white plate, close-up showing pasta calories per portion
Nutrition

Calories in pasta: how much per portion?

Cooked pasta has about 142 kcal per 100g. Discover the difference between dry and cooked, compare pasta types, and learn to make smarter choices.

5 min read
Bowl of steaming white rice with chopsticks on a dark wooden table, rice calories comparison overview
Nutrition

Calories in rice: white, brown, and whole grain compared

White rice has about 145 kcal per 100g cooked. Compare the nutritional values of white, brown, and whole grain rice in this complete overview.

5 min read
Assorted cheese varieties on a wooden board with calories per serving cheese comparison
Nutrition

Calories in cheese: from Gouda to cottage cheese

A slice of Gouda has 109 kcal, mozzarella 63 kcal per portion. Compare every cheese type on calories, protein and fat per serving and per 100g.

5 min read
Three glasses of milk from whole to skimmed side by side with calories per glass of milk comparison
Nutrition

Calories in milk: whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed compared

A glass of whole milk (250ml) has 152 kcal, semi-skimmed 112 and skimmed 88. Compare every milk type on calories, protein and fat.

5 min read
Fresh cucumber sliced on a white cutting board showing cucumber calories nutrition information
Nutrition

How many calories are in a cucumber?

Cucumber contains only 13 kcal per 100g and is mostly water. See the full nutrition breakdown by serving size and preparation method.

5 min read
Fresh red tomatoes on a cutting board with water droplets, light background showing tomato calories overview
Nutrition

How many calories are in a tomato?

A tomato has roughly 22 kcal per 100g. See the nutrition breakdown by variety and find out how cooking changes the numbers.

5 min read