Lunchbox and sharing shoppers
You want to pack sealed bags or hand them out to a group without portioning them on the spot. Check how much each bag contains.
Who are the different pack sizes suitable for?
Budget-conscious shoppers comparing quantities
You’re buying crisps for home and want to know how much a multipack contains compared with a larger sharing bag. The number of bags won’t tell you that without the total weight.
Groups with different tastes or allergen requirements
You’re considering a mixed box, but want to check in advance which varieties it contains and which ingredients and allergens are listed for each one.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need individual bags or can portion the crisps yourself from a larger bag. Then compare the quantities and check each variety in a mixed box separately.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of crisps | Compare the total weight in grams with that of a larger bag; don’t just look at the number of bags. | When I buy crisps for home, I want to know how much the pack contains. For around 46% of consumers, this is the most important factor in their choice. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one. | For lunchboxes or sharing, I want to be able to hand out sealed bags without portioning them myself. Around 36% of consumers place the greatest importance on this convenience. |
| Flavours and ingredients | Check which snacks are in the box and read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety on the packaging. | When buying for a group, I want to cater for different tastes or check in advance that each variety is suitable for someone with an allergen restriction. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this variety or ingredient check. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed box contains just one type of crisps
A mixed box may contain potato crisps, corn snacks and other snacks. Jumbo lists lactose, milk and soya among the allergens in a Lay's Mega Box; ingredients may vary between varieties.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current packaging for every variety, even if another bag in the same box seems suitable.
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Assuming a box listed online is also available in store
Jumbo lists some multipacks as available online only. So a product listing doesn’t necessarily tell you what you can pick up in a physical shop.
Before you shop or arrange a collection, check how the product you’ve chosen is available.
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Relying only on an earlier product listing
Albert Heijn states that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change when a product is updated.
Use product pages to compare pack sizes, but check the current packaging when you buy, especially if ingredients or allergens matter to you.
Brands and shops to consider
Lay's
Jumbo and Albert Heijn stock both multipacks with a single flavour and mixed Lay's snack boxes.
- You can compare pack sizes with different numbers of bags.
- For a mixed box, check which types of snacks and ingredients it actually contains.
Pringles
Albert Heijn lists Pringles Original as a 12-pack of 12 × 40 g for anyone looking for individual portions in one flavour.
- The number of packs and weight per pack are clearly stated for this Original variety.
- The listed Original variety contains wheat and gluten and may contain milk and soya; check the current packaging if you have an allergy or intolerance.
Albert Heijn
Its online product listings include mixed Lay's boxes and Pringles 12-packs.
- Product listings help you compare quantities and pack sizes.
- Albert Heijn says product information may change; check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Lay's sharing packs with different numbers of bags.
- The number of bags and total weight help you tell pack sizes apart.
- Check whether each product is available online or in store as well.
Snack Day (Lidl)
Snack Day is Lidl’s crisps and snacks brand, and is worth considering as an alternative to a sharing bag.
- Include standard bags of crisps in your comparison if you don’t need individual portions.
- Check in store which pack sizes are available in the flavour you want.
Crisps and snack mixes at Joybuy
These products include individually wrapped crisps and mixed snack boxes for taking along, sharing or catering for a group with different tastes. Compare the quantities listed with what you need for your shopping occasion.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
A mix of crisps to share, with 180 g of contents. If you have a soya allergy, check the current packaging.
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Pringles Original Crisps, 12 × 40 g
Twelve individual packs in the same flavour, ideal for taking along or sharing. The product information lists wheat and gluten, and possible traces of milk and soya; check the current packaging if this is relevant to you.
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Takis Blue Heat corn chips, 18 × 100 g
Individual bags for a group or to keep in stock, with 100 g per bag. These are corn chips; if you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 bags
A mixed snack box with individual bags to share. Check which snack is in each variety, and check the current packaging if ingredients or allergens matter to you.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box Crisps, 15 bags
A box of fifteen small bags to share. If you have an allergy or intolerance, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergens for each variety on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Which crisps multipack is handy for a lunchbox?
Choose individually wrapped bags and check the weight per bag. The pack sizes listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn have different portion sizes, so the pack with the most bags won’t necessarily be the best fit for your lunchbox.
Can I rely on the product name of a mixed snack box if someone has an allergy?
No, check the ingredients and allergens for every variety on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods; varieties in the same box may have different ingredients.
How do I compare the salt content of portions of crisps?
Compare the nutritional information for the products you’ve chosen using the same quantity, for example per 100 g, then check the amount in each bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 0.45 g of salt per 40 g bowl of plain crisps, but the amount can vary between products.
Is the ingredients list on a product page enough?
Use the product page to help you prepare, but check the current packaging when you buy. Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information may change when a product is updated.