For a short coffee break, start by choosing the flavour profile you fancy: classic paprika for a familiar, mildly spiced taste, or sweet paprika with onion and garlic, or sour cream & onion if you’re after something more distinctive. If nutritional values matter too, compare the exact products per 100 g and per portion. Always check the current packaging for allergen information.
If you’re after a familiar flavour without pronounced creamy notes, you could compare classic paprika with sweeter paprika varieties. Lay’s describes its standard Paprika flavour as mildly sweet and spiced; according to the brand, Sensations Red Sweet Paprika also has onion and garlic flavours.
If fat, salt and portion size factor into your choice, compare the nutritional information for the exact flavours. A claim about one nutritional value tells you nothing about the others.
A flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens a product contains. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before eating the crisps.
First decide whether you’d prefer a familiar paprika flavour or something more pronounced. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information for the products you’ve shortlisted.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Familiar paprika flavour | Compare the flavour descriptions and decide whether you’d prefer standard or ridged crisps. | For a short break, I want a familiar, mildly spiced flavour without creamy notes. Around 31% of consumers would put that familiar paprika flavour first. |
| Distinctive flavour | Check whether the flavour description mentions sweet paprika with onion and garlic, or sour cream & onion. | If I want the crisps to have a more pronounced flavour, I’d prefer something layered or creamy and savoury. For around 23% of consumers, flavour intensity would be the top priority. |
| Fat and salt | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion for the exact products. | If I’m considering an oven-baked option, I want to compare more than just the fat claim: I also want to check the salt and my portion size. This nutritional trade-off would take priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Allergens and labelling | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any relevant warnings on the packaging. | If I need to avoid certain allergens, I need to know what’s in the bag before I eat any. For roughly 15% of consumers, checking the label would be the most important factor in their choice. |
According to Lay’s, Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 50% less fat than standard potato crisps. This comparison is about fat, not all the nutritional values or ingredients.
Compare the nutritional values of the exact variety per 100 g and per portion, paying particular attention to salt.
A creamy or spiced flavour name doesn’t give you a complete list of the ingredients. For example, the Dutch product information for Pringles Sour Cream & Onion lists wheat and milk.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging.
Ingredients and nutritional values can change. That’s why Albert Heijn advises shoppers to check the packaging alongside its product information.
Check the bag you receive, especially if you’re choosing based on allergens or a specific nutritional value.
These brands offer different flavours and product options. Always compare the variety you’re actually planning to buy.
Paprika crisps, more heavily seasoned Sensations varieties and Oven Baked offer different options in the range.
Stackable crisps for anyone looking for options such as sour cream & onion in a tube.
Worth considering if you’re looking at savoury snacks such as Hamka’s, Wokkels, Nibb-it, Chipito or Bugles.
A supermarket own-label option that includes ridged paprika crisps.
A supermarket own-label option that includes standard paprika crisps, ridged crisps and sticks.
A supermarket own-label option featuring Snack Day Paprika crisps.
These products include paprika flavour, an oven-baked paprika variety and savoury onion flavours. Choose your flavour and pack first; check the current product packaging for nutritional values and allergen information.
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For anyone looking for paprika flavour in individual tubes for several snack breaks.
The pack contains 12 tubes of 40 g. For allergen information, check the current ingredients list and warnings on the packaging.
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For anyone looking to compare paprika crisps, with a particular focus on fat and salt.
Oven Baked variety in a 150 g pack. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion with those of the alternative, and check the allergen information too.
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For anyone who fancies a creamy, savoury sour cream and onion flavour and wants to reseal the tube after a break.
165 g pack. According to the Dutch product information, this variety contains wheat and milk; check the current packaging for possible allergens too.
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For anyone who’d rather have roasted onion and sour cream flavours with their coffee than paprika.
185 g pack. Check the current allergen information if milk is relevant to you.
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For anyone looking for a classic paprika flavour and a bag to enjoy over more than one snack break.
300 g bag. Choose your own portion size and check the packaging for the latest nutritional and allergen information.
Choose the flavour profile you fancy during your break rather than assuming there’s a set pairing with coffee. Lay’s describes its standard Paprika flavour as mildly sweet and spiced, and Sensations Red Sweet Paprika as having onion and garlic; sour cream & onion is the creamy, savoury option. If you choose the latter, check the ingredients if allergens are relevant to you.
According to Lay’s, Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 50% less fat than standard potato crisps. The claim relates to fat and doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy is in your portion; compare the nutritional values on the exact packs for that information.
Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. For example, the Dutch product information for Pringles Sour Cream & Onion lists wheat and milk; don’t rely on the flavour name alone.
Use online product information to compare varieties, but check the packaging before eating the crisps. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal an opened pack securely. For Pringles Sour Cream & Onion, the product information advises storing in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
