If you’re picking up one sandwich on the go
You want a sealed bag to take with your sandwich, without having to carry an opened multipack in your bag. Albert Heijn and Jumbo stock small bags in sizes including 22, 30 and 40 g.
Which pack is right for you?
If you’re stocking up on crisps for lunch
You often pick up a sandwich or buy lunch for more than one person. Individual bags in a multipack make it easy to stock up for several occasions; Jumbo, for example, lists packs containing 15 or 20 bags.
If you want to compare the label
If salt, energy, fat, ingredients or allergens matter to you, check the exact flavour and pack. Nutritional values and ingredients can vary between products.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’re buying crisps for one lunch with a sandwich or for several occasions. Then compare the amount in each bag and, if it matters to you, the nutritional information for your chosen flavour.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| One bag to take with you | Check that it’s a individually sealed bag, and look at the weight and portion information. | I want to take one bag with my sandwich without having to keep an opened large bag. For around 50% of consumers, convenience on the go would be the main reason. |
| Stocking up for several lunches | Compare the number of individual bags and the amount in each one; if you’re choosing a flavour mix, check which varieties it contains. | If I eat lunch on the go more often, I want small packs ready to take with me. For around 30% of consumers, having a supply on hand would come first. |
| Nutritional information and ingredients | For the exact flavour, read the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, as well as the ingredients and allergen information. | I want to know what’s in my bag before I eat it. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label would be the most important thing. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack is one bag for lunch
A large pack or snack box won’t necessarily suit your plan to take one sealed portion with your sandwich.
Check how many individual packs it contains and how much each bag weighs.
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Choosing based on the ‘light’ label alone
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, light crisps contain fewer calories than regular crisps, but the difference is small. The label doesn’t tell you how much is in the bag you’re choosing.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact products and check the amount in each bag too.
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Relying on the label for a different flavour
Ingredients and allergens can vary between varieties. Jumbo, for example, lists wheat in Pringles Original 12 × 40 g; you can’t assume the same applies to another flavour.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Albert Heijn lists Lay's Paprika 40 g as a pack containing one portion. Jumbo also offers Lay's multipacks with 40 g bags.
- Both an individual 40 g bag and packs for several lunches are listed.
- For a multipack, check the flavour and information for the individual bags.
Pringles
Jumbo lists Pringles Original 12 × 40 g as a pack with one portion per 40 g unit.
- The weight of each unit is clearly stated.
- Jumbo lists wheat in this variety. Check the current label and whether the pack you want is available.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its own-brand Paprika & Naturel sharing bag, containing 15 bags of 25 g.
- The number of bags and weight per bag make it easy to assess whether the pack will suit several lunches.
- Check that both flavours in the mix suit what you want to take with you.
Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s own crisps brand. Lidl also lists a multipack of crisps containing 15 bags, but doesn’t state the weight of each bag.
- You can check the individual packs and flavours on the labels in a Lidl store.
- If you’re looking for a particular portion size, don’t go by the number of bags alone.
Crisps for one or more lunches
Here you’ll find an individual bag for one lunch with a sandwich, as well as larger packs to consider for several snack occasions. For each pack, check whether the individual portions suit the way you want to take the crisps with you.
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Pringles Original, 12 × 40 g
This pack is ideal if you’re buying crisps for several lunches and want to take one 40 g unit at a time.
Before buying, check the current ingredients and allergen information for this variety.
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Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chili, 40 g
An individual bag is a good choice if you want to take crisps with you for one lunch with a sandwich, rather than buying a multipack.
Check the nutritional information and allergen details for this flavour on the current pack.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box Multipack, 20 pieces
This multipack is worth considering if you’re stocking up for several snack occasions and want a choice of different products.
Check whether each item is individually sealed, how much each one contains and which allergens are listed on the different labels.
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Lay's Mama Mia's Paprika Cheese, 125 g
This pack may suit you if you want to buy crisps for more than one lunch.
Before choosing it as a supply of portions to take with you, check how many individual bags it contains and how much each one weighs.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
Consider this sharing pack if you’re looking for crisps for several occasions, not just with today’s sandwich.
If you want to take a particular amount with you, check the pack for the number of bags and the weight of each one.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 40 g bag of crisps always one portion?
No. Check the portion information for the product itself. Albert Heijn lists one portion for Lay's Paprika 40 g, and Jumbo does the same for Pringles Original 12 × 40 g, but you can’t assume this applies to other crisps.
Should I check the allergens in crisps too?
Yes. If an ingredient or allergen matters to you, read the label for the exact flavour. Jumbo, for example, lists wheat in Pringles Original 12 × 40 g; another flavour may have a different ingredients list.
What does ‘light’ on a bag of crisps mean for my lunch choice?
The label alone doesn’t tell you how the full nutritional information or the amount in each bag compares with another product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes the calorie difference between light and regular crisps as small, so compare the exact packs per 100 g and per portion.