Choose an individual bag if you want to know how many crisps you’re opening before your lunch break. A multipack with different flavours is a better fit for several snack breaks, while a resealable tube lets you decide how much to take out. For all three, check the weight and nutritional information for the exact variant, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to you.
An individual bag lets you see in advance how much you’ll have for that snack break. Jumbo describes sharing bags as packs containing several small bags; if you’re looking for a particular amount, compare the weight of each bag.
A mix of different flavours can be handy for several lunch breaks. As well as checking the number of bags, look at what’s in the box: you might not like every flavour.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional values can vary between flavours and types of snacks. So check the information on the bag or variant you’re actually planning to eat.
Start with how many crisps you want to open for each snack break. Then compare the contents of any multipack and the label for your chosen flavour. A small pack doesn’t, in itself, tell you anything about its nutritional value.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per snack break | Check the weight of each individual bag or tube, not just the total weight. | If I want to open one bag at my desk, I want to know how much is in it beforehand. Around 36% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Label for each variant | Read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact flavour; compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | When I buy a mix, I want to know what’s in the bag I pick, especially if I’m checking for allergens. Around 29% of consumers make checking the label their top priority. |
| Variety | Check which flavours and types of snacks are in the pack and how the bags are divided up. | For consecutive days working from home, I don’t want to open the same flavour every time. Around 21% of consumers put variety first. |
| Stocking up | Compare the number of bags and the total weight with the number of snack breaks you’re buying for. | If I want to set something aside for several lunch breaks, I’d rather have a useful number of packs than a box with lots of leftovers. Around 14% of consumers make this their top priority. |
A selection box may contain different types of snacks and bags of different weights. For example, Albert Heijn lists bags in a range of sizes in its Lay's Celebration Box.
Check the weight of the specific bag you want to eat, rather than just the number of packs on the box.
Ingredients can vary from bag to bag in a mix. Even when it’s a familiar brand, the information on the exact pack is what matters.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variant you choose, especially if you need to avoid particular ingredients.
A lid helps you close a tube again once it’s open, but it doesn’t determine how many crisps you take out. Pringles Original is also available in different pack sizes, according to Pringles Netherlands.
Decide how much you want to have in advance and compare the nutritional information with that amount.
These examples show the types of packs you can compare. Always check the specific variant: the brand name alone won’t tell you how much is in each bag.
Worth considering if you’re looking for small bags or a box with different snacks.
According to Pringles Netherlands, Pringles Original is available in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g tubes.
A retailer to explore for sharing packs containing individual bags of crisps.
A retailer to explore for comparing selection boxes and multipacks with individual packs.
A retailer to explore if you’re looking for a multipack with several small packs.
These Joybuy products offer a few different options for a work-from-home lunch: a box with several types of snacks, individual tubes, 40 g bags and a mix of crisps. Focus on the amount in each pack and whether you want one flavour or a bit of variety.
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For anyone who likes to switch between different types of snacks over several lunch breaks. The box contains 20 pieces; check how they’re divided up, their weight and the allergens in each snack if these matter to your choice.
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For anyone who wants to set aside individual tubes of the same flavour. The pack contains 12 tubes of 40 g; check the ingredients and allergens for Pringles Original on the pack.
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For several snack breaks when you want the same flavour each time. Each of the ten bags contains 40 g; bear in mind that this is more than a 20–30 g bag.
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For anyone who wants to spread a mix of crisps across several snack breaks. The stated total weight is 180 g; check the weight of each individual bag if you want to choose a specific amount in advance.
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For a lunch break when you want to open a single bag rather than choose a multipack. This bag contains 40 g, not the 20–30 g found in some smaller sharing bags.
No, the size mainly tells you how many crisps are in the pack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 40 g bowl of crisps contains 215 kcal; this average doesn’t apply to every flavour. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion for the product you choose.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact snack you want to eat. A box of different flavours or types of snacks may contain different ingredients in each bag, so don’t assume that one flavour or brand name applies to the whole box.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and leave individual bags sealed until you’re ready to eat them. According to Pringles, you can reseal an opened Pringles tube; when you open it, decide how much you’ll have for that snack break.
