Families filling one large sharing bowl
If several people will be eating crisps at the same time and individual portions aren’t needed, you can compare the net weight of single bags.
Which pack is right for you?
Families with different flavour preferences
If you’d like to offer more than one flavour, you could consider several single bags or a multipack. Check which varieties are actually included in a multipack.
Shoppers who check the label
If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values will affect your choice, compare the information on the packaging for each flavour.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to fill one sharing bowl or hand out individual snacks. Then compare the contents, flavour mix and labels of packs that suit your plans.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for one sharing bowl | Compare the net weight of single bags with how much you want to put out for your group. | If we’re all eating from the same bowl, I want to know whether one bag will be enough. For around 37% of consumers, quantity comes first. |
| Flavour variety | Check which flavours are included in a mix and how many bags there are of each flavour. | With different flavour preferences around the table, I don’t want to rely on just one variety. Around 27% of consumers prioritise flavour variety. |
| Handing out individual portions | Check the number of bags or tubes and how much each one contains. | If I want to give everyone something individually, the number of separate packs matters to me. That’s the main concern for around 18% of consumers. |
| Label information | For each variety, read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information, both per 100 g and per portion where shown. | If someone at the table needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to be able to check every flavour separately. For around 18% of consumers, checking the label matters most. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a multipack like one large sharing bag
A box of small bags is handy for handing out, but the amount in each bag may not be what you’d expect for a sharing bowl.
Count the bags and check the weight of each one and the total net contents before you choose.
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Assuming every flavour contains the same allergens
Ingredients and allergens can vary between flavours. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products.
Read the current label for every variety you plan to offer, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
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Assuming general nutritional values apply to a specific bag
Nutritional values for a type of crisp aren’t exact figures for every brand and flavour.
Use the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen and compare like for like, such as per 100 g.
Brands to compare
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes plain and paprika ridge-cut crisps in 250 g and 335 g packs.
- The different bag sizes give you options if you want to serve one flavour in a bowl.
- Check the contents of the exact flavour and pack you choose; the varieties aren’t all identical.
Lay's
Lay's offers single bags and multipacks. The brand describes its Family Box as a box of 15 individual bags with a selection of flavours.
- This format works well if you want to hand out individual portions rather than share one bag.
- Check the exact mix and contents of each box; an individual-portion pack isn’t the same as one large bag of crisps.
Pringles
Pringles lists Original tubes in 165 g, 70 g and 40 g sizes. A multipack of small tubes is also a different format from one sharing bag.
- Individual tubes can be a good option if you want to hand out one per person.
- Check the contents and label of the specific variety, especially if ingredients or allergens matter.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists plain ridge-cut crisps under its own brand, as well as a 20-pack of plain ridge-cut crisps.
- You can compare a single pack with a multipack for individual portions.
- Check the current packaging for the contents, ingredients and allergens of the version you choose.
Snack Day (Lidl)
Snack Day at Lidl includes varieties such as plain, paprika, Bolognese and cheese and onion.
- These flavours give you a starting point if you want to compare different varieties.
- Check which packs and flavours are currently available in store.
Crisps and multipacks on Joybuy
This selection includes single bags for sharing, packs of individual portions and a box of assorted snacks. Choose the format that suits the way you want to serve them; not every mix contains crisps only.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
A mix of crisps for sharing, rather than serving one flavour in a bowl.
Net contents: 180 g. Check the pack to see which flavours and how many individual bags are included.
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Pringles Original, 12 × 40 g
Handy for giving out individual tubes when sharing one large bag isn’t as practical.
Pack: 12 tubes of 40 g, all Original. Check the label if you have questions about ingredients or allergens.
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Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
A box of assorted snacks to hand out; it doesn’t contain crisps only.
Pack: 20 pieces. Before buying, check the mix of snack types, net weight and labels for the individual varieties.
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Lay's paprika crisps, 300 g
A single bag for serving paprika crisps in one sharing bowl.
Net contents: 300 g. You’ll need additional packs if you want to offer several flavours.
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g'woon paprika ridge-cut crisps, 250 g
A single bag for serving paprika ridge-cut crisps in one bowl.
Net contents: 250 g. Check the current label if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
Frequently asked questions
When are individual bags more convenient than one large bag of crisps?
Individual bags are handy if you want to give everyone their own portion or offer several flavours. Lay's describes its Family Box as 15 individual bags with a selection of flavours; check the exact mix and contents of each bag in the box you choose.
Should I check the allergens for every flavour of crisps?
Yes. Read the label for each individual flavour, even if the products are from the same brand. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be shown on the label of prepacked products.
How should I store a large bag of crisps after opening?
Seal the bag as well as you can after opening and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Jumbo says its 250 g Ribbelchips Naturel should be stored in a cool, dry place; check the label on other products.
How do I compare the nutritional information for two types of crisps?
Compare the same values per 100 g, and also check the stated portion size if you want to compare per portion. General values for plain crisps, such as those from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, are no substitute for the nutritional information on the specific pack.