Student sharing crisps
You’re looking for a bag to share with housemates or enjoy on moving-in night. Check how much it contains and whether you’ll finish it together.
Who are these options for?
Shopper with a favourite flavour
A particular flavour, shape or texture matters more to you than choosing between one large bag and individual packs.
Shopper who checks the label
You want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information. Make sure you look at the label for the exact flavour and pack you’re considering.
What should you look for in crisps?
When moving, first decide whether you’ll mainly eat crisps together or prefer to keep them in individual portions. Then compare the type of crisps and the labels on packs that suit the way you plan to enjoy them.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Net weight and how many people will be sharing. | When housemates come over, I want enough crisps to share without having a bag left open and uneaten. For around 42% of consumers, the amount to share is the top priority. |
| Flavour and type of crisps | Flavour and type, such as potato crisps, crinkle-cut crisps or stackable crisps. | I’d rather choose a flavour and texture I actually want to eat than go by the packaging alone. Around 25% of consumers put their own taste preferences first. |
| Portions and storage | Number of individual packs and storage instructions after opening. | If I’m taking crisps with me or handing them out on different occasions, individual portions are handy. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g and per portion. | I want to know what’s in this exact product before I buy it. For around 16% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘reduced fat’ as a claim about the whole product
A statement about fat doesn’t automatically tell you how much salt the crisps contain or give you the full nutritional picture.
Read the nutritional information for the exact product and compare fat, saturates and salt on the same basis, such as per 100 g.
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Assuming a different flavour has the same allergens
Ingredients can vary between products. Joybuy’s product information for Pringles Original 12 × 40 g lists wheat and gluten, and possible traces of milk and soya; this doesn’t apply to every other pack of crisps.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand crisps include plain, paprika, crinkle-cut and tortilla varieties.
- A range of crisp types gives you options for sharing at snack time.
- Check the weight and ingredients for each product; one type of crisp isn’t interchangeable with another.
Albert Heijn
Alongside standard crisps, Albert Heijn also offers AH Plain Reduced-Fat Crinkle-Cut Crisps.
- For this specific crinkle-cut product, Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
- Check the full nutritional information for the product you choose; a statement about fat doesn’t tell you everything about it.
Lidl Snack Day
According to Lidl, Snack Day is its own brand, with options including plain, paprika and crinkle-cut crisps.
- You can explore different flavours and textures within the same product range.
- Check which varieties are available in store and read the label on the pack you choose.
Lay's
Lay's is worth considering if you’re looking for a particular flavour, shape or range, such as Plain or Oven Baked.
- The product ranges offer different types of crisps and pack sizes.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for each product rather than assuming that features of one range apply to another.
Pringles
Pringles Original is an option if you’re looking for stackable crisps in a tube.
- Pringles lists Original pack sizes of 165 g, 70 g and 40 g.
- Choose the size you want and check the ingredients on that exact pack.
Crisps and multipacks on Joybuy
This selection includes a bag of Lay's paprika crisps and multipacks of individual snacks. The bag is a good option for sharing; the multipacks offer a different way to serve snacks on several occasions.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
For anyone looking to share a bag of paprika crisps. The pack contains 300 g; check the label if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box Crisps 15 pieces
For anyone looking to hand out individual snacks and offer a bit of variety. The box contains 15 pieces; check the contents and labels for the different varieties.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box Multipack 20 pieces
For sharing when you want to offer several different snacks. The multipack contains 20 pieces; check the contents and the labels on the individual snacks.
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Lay's Family Box 15 pieces
For anyone looking to share a selection of savoury snacks on several occasions. The box contains 15 pieces; check which snacks are included and read the individual labels.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box Multipack 12 pieces
For anyone looking to hand out individual snacks with a choice of varieties. The multipack contains 12 pieces; check the contents and ingredients of the individual packs.
Frequently asked questions
How should I store an opened bag of crisps?
Seal the pack securely and follow the storage instructions on the label. If you’re not sharing a bag, a smaller pack may be a better fit for the amount you want to eat.
What does ‘reduced fat’ tell me about crisps?
This statement refers to fat, not the full nutritional value. For AH Plain Reduced-Fat Crinkle-Cut Crisps, Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g; check the other nutritional information on the exact pack too.
How do I check for allergens in crisps?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack for the flavour you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels; information for another flavour or pack is no substitute for checking that label.