Snacking on the go
You want to pick up one pack with your takeaway chips, without being left with a large, opened bag. So start by checking the size of the individual bag or tube.
Who is this choice for?
Taking something for a small group
You want to be able to give everyone their own pack. The number of bags, the amount in each one and the mix of flavours will determine whether a multipack is right for you.
Comparing labels
You want to check the ingredients, allergens or nutritional information before choosing. Check the specific variety you’re buying, especially if a multipack contains different snacks.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re taking one pack with you, handing out individual packs or sharing a large bag. Then compare the contents and labels of the options that suit you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| A portion for on the go | Check whether you can take one small bag or tube with you, and check the weight in grams. | I want to take one snack with me when picking up takeaway chips, without opening a large bag. For around 42% of consumers, an individual portion is the main priority. |
| Handing out individual packs | Count the individual packs and check the amount in each one and the flavour mix. | When I’m picking up takeaway chips for others, I want to be able to give everyone their own pack. Individual portions for the group are the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Label and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergens on the pack; compare the nutritional values per 100 g or per portion. | When choosing a mix, I want to check what’s in each variety first. For around 25% of consumers, checking the labels is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every bag in a mix contains potato crisps
The Lay's Party Mix described by Jumbo contains Bugles Nacho Cheese, a cheese-flavoured corn snack, as well as paprika and ready salted crisps.
Check the full breakdown if you want to bring a particular type or flavour of crisp for everyone.
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Guessing allergens from the flavour name alone
A mixed pack can contain different ingredients in each variety. Ingredients and allergen information can also change, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information.
Read the current label on the exact pack you’re buying, especially if an allergen is important to your choice.
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Choosing a sharing bag for a single snack on the go
A large bag isn’t portioned in advance, and once it’s open you’ll have to take the rest with you.
Choose an individual pack if you only want to take one snack with you; opt for a sharing bag when you want to eat together there and then.
Brands and retailers to explore
Lay's
A good option if you want to compare individual bags of potato crisps with a mixed snack box.
- The Lay's Party Mix at Jumbo contains 15 bags of 27.5 g: five paprika, five ready salted and five Bugles Nacho Cheese.
- Not every bag in the mix contains potato crisps. Check the allergens for each snack too.
Pringles
The brand page lists Pringles Original tubes in sizes including 40 g, 70 g and 165 g, so check the size of the variety you choose.
- A 40 g tube is an individual pack for anyone who wants to take one snack with them.
- The product information for the Pringles Original multipack on Joybuy lists wheat and gluten, and possible traces of milk and soya. Don’t assume the same information applies to other flavours.
Jumbo
Jumbo Chips Uitdeelzak is an option for handing out individual packs of ready salted and paprika crisps.
- Jumbo describes a pack of 15 bags of 25 g: eight ready salted and seven paprika.
- The product page lists milk as an allergen. Check the label on the pack you buy.
Albert Heijn
Here, Albert Heijn is a retailer to browse for individual bags and multipacks, rather than a separate crisp brand in this comparison.
- Its range has a dedicated category for bags of crisps to share.
- Check which varieties are available and read the current label for each product; Albert Heijn notes that product information can change.
Crisps and snacks to take with you or share out
These Joybuy products range from individual tubes to packs designed for sharing. Note the difference between potato crisps, corn snacks and mixed boxes, and choose a portion size that suits your plans.
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Pringles Original, 12 × 40 g
For anyone who wants to take one individual tube with them or hand out a tube to each person.
The pack contains 12 tubes of 40 g. The product information lists wheat and gluten, and possible traces of milk and soya; if you have a relevant allergy, check the current label.
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Takis Blue Heat Corn Chips, 18 × 100 g
For a group looking for individual bags of corn snacks; 100 g per bag is more than a small snack-sized portion.
Check that the amount per person is right for you, and read the allergens on the current label.
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Croky Sharing Mix, 180 g
For anyone considering a mix for a small group and looking to hand out individual packs.
The pack contains 180 g in total. Check the contents and label if the amount in each bag, the flavour or an allergen matters to you.
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Lay's Family Box, 15 packs
For a group looking to share out a selection of individually wrapped snacks.
Joybuy describes a box containing 15 packs of Lay's, Cheetos and Bugles. Check the mix, the amount in each pack and the labels if these matter to your choice.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 packs
For anyone looking for a multipack of individual portions for several people.
The box contains 12 packs. Check the mix and the amount in each bag, and read the labels for each variety before choosing for a group.
Frequently asked questions
What size pack of crisps should I take if I’m only picking up takeaway chips?
A small bag or tube is ideal if you want to take one individual snack with you. Pringles lists a 40 g tube among its Original options; check the size of the variety you’re actually choosing.
Is every bag in a multipack of crisps the same?
No, a multipack can contain different flavours and even different types of snacks. The Lay's Party Mix described by Jumbo combines paprika and ready salted crisps with Bugles Nacho Cheese, so check the contents before handing them out.
How do I check for allergens in a mixed pack?
Read the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for each relevant variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels for prepacked foods; don’t rely on the flavour name alone when choosing a mix.
Can I use an average nutritional value for every bag?
No, use the nutrition table for the specific product in the bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 215 kcal for 40 g of average crisps, but this figure doesn’t apply to every flavour or pack.