Sharing crisps with takeaway chips
You’re picking up takeaway chips for several people and want to put out crisps as an extra snack. Check the pack size and think about how many people will be eating them, so there’s enough for your group.
Who are crisps a good choice for?
A small snack, with fewer leftovers
You only want a small amount of crisps alongside the takeaway chips for one or two people. A small bag or individual portions may be more practical than a large bag that gets left open.
Snack buyers who check the label
Your choice depends mainly on the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information. Check the details on the pack you’re choosing: plain crisps, stackable crisps and other varieties don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
What should you consider when choosing?
First decide whether the crisps are for sharing or just a small extra. Then look at the type of crisp and the label on the pack you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Amount to share | Compare the net weight with the number of people eating and the type of crisps you want. | If several people want crisps with their takeaway chips, I need enough to share a bag. Around 50% of consumers put finding an amount that suits the group first. |
| Small portions and leftovers | Check the size of a small bag or the number of individual portions in a multipack. | Takeaway chips are already the main meal; I only want a few crisps with them and would rather not have a large open bag left over. For around 30% of consumers, a smaller amount is the most important consideration. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutrition details for the exact product. | If I have an allergy or a specific preference, I need to be able to check what these crisps contain. This product information is the first thing around 20% of consumers look at. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming different pack sizes contain the same amount
A 200 g bag contains fewer crisps than a 250 g bag. If you only look at the packaging, you could end up choosing an amount that doesn’t suit the number of people eating.
Check the net weight and decide how many crisps you actually want to serve alongside the takeaway chips.
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Assuming all plain crisps have the same ingredients
Pringles lists wheat flour among the ingredients in Original, and says it may contain milk and soya. So the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you enough about what’s in the product.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.
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Choosing a large bag when you only want a small snack
If crisps are just an extra, a large bag may stay open for longer than you intended. Individual small packs may be a better fit if not everyone wants crisps at the same time.
Choose a pack size that suits your group, and follow the storage advice on the pack for any leftover crisps.
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Assuming ‘less fat’ applies to all ridged crisps
According to Albert Heijn, the ‘less fat’ claim on AH Ridged Crisps Plain compares that specific variety with AH Ridged Crisps Plain. It doesn’t tell you anything about other ridged crisps.
For the products you’re comparing, check which product the claim refers to, as well as the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
Brands to compare
Pack sizes, types of crisps and ingredients vary between products from both own-label and big-name brands. So compare the specific variety you want to buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells own-brand crisps in plain, ridged and paprika varieties, among others.
- Jumbo says its plain crisps come in a 250 g bag, which you can compare with the number of people eating.
- Check the pack size and ingredients for the variety you choose, as plain and ridged crisps are different products.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells plain crisps and various ridged crisps under its own brand, among other options.
- Albert Heijn says its AH Plain Crisps come in a 250 g bag. It also sells a 150 g ridged variety labelled ‘less fat’.
- That claim applies to the specific ridged variety; it isn’t a feature of all AH crisps.
Lidl Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s own brand for crisps and other savoury snacks.
- Lidl lists a 250 g pack of Snack Day plain ridged crisps.
- Check the pack for the variety you choose to see its ingredients and nutritional information.
Lay's
Lay's sells classic potato crisps and ridged Max varieties.
- According to Jumbo, the 200 g pack of Lay's Plain contains potatoes, vegetable oil and salt.
- Information about the ingredients in one plain variety doesn’t automatically apply to other flavours or Lay's product ranges.
Pringles
Pringles Original is a stackable crisp sold in a tube.
- Pringles lists Original tubes in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g sizes, so you can choose the size to suit the amount you want.
- Pringles says Original contains wheat flour and may contain milk and soya. If you have allergies, check the label.
Crisps and portion packs at Joybuy
These products show a few ways to serve crisps alongside takeaway chips: a small tube, a sharing bag or individual snack packs. Choose the amount and type of crisps that suit your group.
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Pringles Original, 12 × 40 g
The individual tubes are handy if you want to share the crisps between several occasions or people.
The pack contains 12 tubes of 40 g. If you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you receive.
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Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos Mega Box, 20 packs
This multipack is a good choice for a group that wants individual snacks and a selection of crisps to share.
The title states that it contains 20 packs. Check the contents and net weight of each variety to see whether the mix suits everyone, and check the allergen information on the individual packs.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
This mix is an option if you want to serve more than one flavour alongside the takeaway chips.
The pack states that it contains 180 g. Check the pack for the exact flavours and allergen information.
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Lay's Oven Baked Natural, 150 g
This bag is a good choice if you’re specifically looking for the Oven Baked Natural variety and 150 g is enough for your group.
If there’s a claim about fat content, compare it with the stated reference and check the nutritional information on the exact pack. Check the allergen information there too.
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Pringles Original, 40 g
The 40 g tube is a good choice if you only want a small amount of crisps with your takeaway chips.
Pringles lists wheat flour among the ingredients in Original, and says it may contain milk and soya. If you have allergies, read the label on the exact tube.
Frequently asked questions
What size bag should you choose to serve crisps with takeaway chips?
It depends on how many people want crisps and how much you want to serve alongside the takeaway chips. According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Plain Crisps are available in a 250 g bag; Pringles also lists a 40 g tube of Original. Compare the net weight of the exact packs before you choose.
When is a pack of small portions useful?
Individual portions are handy if not everyone wants crisps at the same time, or if you only need a small amount to go with the takeaway chips. Just check how many packs and which varieties are included in the multipack.
How should I store crisps once the bag is open?
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal the bag properly after use. Before buying, think about whether you’ll want to keep any leftovers; if not, a smaller pack may be a better fit.
Can I ask a chip shop about allergens?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, businesses that sell food to consumers must tell them about any allergens present. If you have an allergy, ask for information about the product you want to order, and check the label on packaged crisps too.
Does ‘less fat’ apply to all ridged crisps?
No. According to Albert Heijn, the ‘less fat’ claim on AH Ridged Crisps Plain compares that variety with AH Ridged Crisps Plain. For other ridged crisps, check their own nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.