People shopping for a group
You want to know how many crisps to put out. The net weight, number of packs and flavours you want will help you decide what suits your group.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Fans of a particular flavour or shape
You might have your heart set on paprika, ridged crisps or stackable crisps, rather than choosing based on the weight of a bag alone.
People who want to check the label
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information may all influence your choice. If you have a food allergy, it’s particularly important to check the label on the exact pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many people will be eating and whether you want one bowl to share or individual portions. Then choose a flavour and shape, and check the label on the variety you plan to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | The net weight of each pack and how many bags you’ll need. | If I’m putting crisps out for several people, I want to know whether there’s enough to go round. Around 33% of consumers put quantity first. |
| Portions | Whether one bag to share or smaller individual portions would work better. | If people have different preferences, I want to make it easy to share out the crisps. For around 27% of consumers, how they’re portioned is the main concern. |
| Flavour and shape | The flavour and the difference between standard, ridged and stackable crisps. | If the group has asked for a particular flavour or texture, I want to choose accordingly. Around 20% of consumers prioritise flavour or shape. |
| Label | The ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety. | If an ingredient or nutritional value matters to my choice, I check the pack first. Around 20% of consumers give label information top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all crisps have the same ingredients
Pringles lists dehydrated potatoes and wheat flour among the ingredients in Original. The ingredients may differ in other varieties and flavours.
If you have a food allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the label of the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
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Judging the whole crisp range by a single nutritional claim
A statement about the fat content of a product range won’t automatically tell you how much salt your chosen flavour contains or how much you eat per portion.
Compare the nutritional information on the packs you’re considering on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g or per portion.
Brands compared
Compare brands based on the type of crisps and pack you actually want to buy. A brand name alone tells you little about the flavour, ingredients or pack size of a specific variety.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells own-brand ready salted and paprika crisps, as well as a sharing bag containing both flavours.
- Standard bags and sharing bags offer different ways to serve crisps to a group.
- Check the pack size, ingredients and flavour of each variety; a sharing bag isn’t the same as one large bag.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells own-brand ready salted crisps, paprika crisps and stackable crisps.
- You can compare standard crisps with a stackable variety from the same range.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the pack, as ingredients and nutritional information can change.
Lidl / Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s own brand of savoury snacks, including several crisp flavours.
- A good option if you’re considering other types of savoury snacks alongside crisps.
- Check the product category: popcorn, prawn crackers and crisps aren’t interchangeable when you’re planning how many crisps to buy.
Lay's
Lay's sells standard crisps and separate ranges such as MAX, Sensations and Oven Baked.
- Lay's says its MAX crisps have extra ridges, which matters if that’s the shape your group is after.
- A feature of Oven Baked or MAX doesn’t automatically apply to other Lay's crisps. Compare the specific packs individually.
Pringles
Pringles sells stackable crisps in a tube. The brand lists Original in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g packs.
- A good choice if the uniform shape and tube are important to your group.
- Pringles lists wheat flour in Original. If you have an allergy, always check the label of your chosen flavour and pack.
Crisps for different preferences
These Joybuy products offer a choice of flavours, shapes and pack sizes for a snack night. Use the weight to plan how much you’ll need for your group, and check the pack for ingredients and allergens.
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Croky Sharing Mix 180 g
A good choice if you’d rather put a mix on the table than serve just one flavour of crisps. Check the pack to see which varieties are included and which ingredients and allergens apply.
Net weight: 180 g.
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Croky Paprika crisps 200 g
For a group who want to share paprika crisps. Use the net weight to work out how many bags will suit your group, and check the label if anyone has allergies.
Net weight: 200 g.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
For anyone specifically looking for the Oven Baked variety in paprika flavour. Compare the nutritional information on this pack with other paprika crisps; the product range name alone isn’t enough.
Net weight: 150 g. If you have allergies, check the label on this variety.
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Lay's Paprika crisps 300 g
For anyone who wants to put a single bag of paprika crisps on the table and check whether it’s enough for the number of people eating.
Net weight: 300 g. Check the pack for ingredients and allergens.
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g'woon ridged paprika crisps 250 g
For a group who want both paprika flavour and ridged crisps. If you have a food allergy, check the allergens on the label of the exact pack.
Net weight: 250 g.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many crisps I need for a snack night?
Compare the net weight of the packs with the number of people eating, and decide whether you want one bowl to share or individual portions. A small tube of stackable crisps and a large bag of standard crisps won’t necessarily serve the same purpose.
Does Oven Baked tell me enough about the nutritional value of crisps?
No. Check the nutritional information for the Oven Baked flavour you’ve chosen, and compare it per 100 g or per portion with the other pack you’re considering. Look at fat and salt separately, for example.
When should I check the allergens in crisps?
If anyone eating with you has a food allergy, check the label on the exact flavour and pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods; for example, Pringles lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Original.
Why should I read the pack if I already know these crisps?
Because the information for a familiar variety can change. That’s why Albert Heijn also recommends checking the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on packs of products you already know.