If you want to take one portion with you
A small packet means you won’t have to keep an opened large bag in your gym bag. Jumbo lists, among other options, paprika crisps and Wokkels in 30–40 g packets.
Who is each option right for?
If you choose by flavour and shape
Standard paprika crisps, ridged crisps, Wokkels and stacked crisps all have different shapes and textures. Even if you’re choosing a familiar flavour, check the label again: ingredients and allergens vary from product to product.
If you plan your snack around your workout
Portion size and nutritional information matter even more if you’re planning to eat crisps shortly before a workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against choosing a large portion or a product high in fat at that time.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to keep to one snack portion or portion out a larger bag at home. Then choose your flavour and shape, and check the label for ingredients and allergens before you eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Portion to take with you | Compare the contents of the packet or tube with the portion you want to take; if you buy a large bag, you can decide the portion size yourself. | I want to grab one savoury snack after exercise without having to bring an opened packet home. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a clearly defined portion to take with them. |
| Flavour and texture | Check the flavour and choose between options such as standard crisps, ridged crisps, shaped snacks and stacked crisps. | If I’m in the mood for a particular paprika flavour or a satisfying crunch, that will determine my choice. Around 25% of consumers prioritise flavour and texture. |
| Nutritional information and timing | Check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and consider when you’ll eat the snack in relation to your workout. | Just before exercise, I want to be able to judge whether my chosen portion is suitable. Nutritional information and timing are the main considerations for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact flavour you’ve chosen. | I need to know what’s in my crisps before I take a new variety with me. Around 19% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘Oven Baked’ makes a complete post-workout snack
Lay's compares the fat content of its Oven Baked crisps with that of standard potato crisps. That comparison alone doesn’t tell you what else you might want to eat after a workout.
Choose based on the nutritional information for the exact variety, and don’t treat a difference in fat content as an overall judgement on the snack.
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Assuming the same flavour means the same allergens
Jumbo’s description of Smiths Sticks Paprika lists milk and sulphites; Albert Heijn’s 40 g Pringles Paprika lists wheat and milk and may contain soya. So the flavour name alone isn’t enough to check for allergens.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for each variety.
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Treating a large bag as one portion for your gym bag
A 150 g or 200 g bag isn’t the same as an individual portion pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises against eating a large portion just before exercise.
If you want to take one pre-portioned serving with you, divide up a larger bag at home.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Offers standard crisps, MAX ridged crisps, Oven Baked and Wokkels, among other options. Jumbo lists several small paprika-flavoured packs from this brand.
- There are different shapes and pack sizes to compare.
- According to Lay's own information, Oven Baked contains 50% less fat than standard potato crisps; this doesn’t tell you about all nutritional values or varieties. Jumbo’s description of Oven Baked Paprika lists milk.
Pringles
Stacked crisps in a tube. Albert Heijn describes the 40 g Paprika tube as resealable and easy to take with you.
- The tube offers a different pack format and crisp shape from a standard packet.
- Albert Heijn’s 40 g Paprika variety contains wheat and milk and may contain soya; check the label on the variety you buy.
Smiths
Jumbo describes its Sticks Paprika as a potato and corn snack in stick form, rather than a standard flat potato crisp.
- An option if the shape of the snack influences your choice.
- According to Jumbo, these Sticks Paprika contain milk and sulphites.
Albert Heijn
Offers a range of paprika crisps, including its own-brand products and other brands such as Pringles.
- Product pages can help you make an initial comparison of pack formats and varieties.
- Albert Heijn advises checking the packaging, as ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Jumbo
Lists own-brand paprika crisps, branded crisps and small packets, so you can compare different pack formats.
- The range includes both individual small packets and larger bags that you can portion yourself.
- Jumbo’s description of its own-brand 250 g Paprika Chips lists milk; check the nutritional information for the exact product.
Lidl / Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s own-brand range, with a variety of crisp flavours.
- You can explore different flavours within the range.
- Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging of the product you choose.
Crisps and snacks on Joybuy
These products offer different ways to take a flavoured snack with you: individual small packs, a mixed box or a larger bag that you can portion yourself. The pack size in the product name helps you make an initial choice; check the information for the exact variety for nutritional values and allergens.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
An individual 40 g tube is easy to take with you as a pre-portioned snack; buying twelve tubes gives you several portions at once.
Compare the nutritional information per tube and check the allergens on the current packaging.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box Multipack, 20 packets
The individual packets are handy if you want a mixed box for several snack breaks; don’t expect every packet to be the same flavour.
Check the flavour, pack size and allergens for each packet before choosing one.
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OHS Hot Pepper Crisps, 30 g
This 30 g pack is a good fit if you want to take one small hot pepper-flavoured snack with you.
Check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the packaging before choosing.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Chips, 150 g
If you want to take paprika crisps from a larger bag, you’ll need to portion out this 150 g pack yourself.
Check the allergens on the current packaging.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
This 200 g bag is a good choice if you want to portion out a smaller amount of paprika crisps at home to take in your gym bag.
Check the nutritional information for your chosen portion and the allergens on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat crisps just before exercise?
Think about portion size and nutritional information just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against choosing a large portion or products high in fat, protein or fibre at that time, as these can cause digestive problems for some people.
Can crisps replace a snack after an intense workout?
Don’t judge crisps by their flavour or pack size when deciding whether they can replace what you want to eat after an intense workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise. If that’s a consideration for you, compare the nutritional information for your chosen portion.
Do all paprika crisps contain the same allergens?
No, the varieties mentioned differ. According to Jumbo’s product information, Smiths Sticks Paprika contains milk and sulphites, while Albert Heijn lists wheat and milk for its 40 g Pringles Paprika and says it may contain soya. Always read the label on the exact product.
Is the nutritional information on a product page enough?
Use a product page to shortlist options, but also check the packaging of the product you buy. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change; Lidl also directs shoppers to the product packaging for this information on Snack Day products.