When choosing flavoured crisps to go with dinner in front of the TV, start with a flavour that complements your meal. A strongly seasoned variety can be quite different from a milder paprika flavour. Then decide whether you want a small pack or crisps to share. If you have dietary requirements, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety.
If you want crisps with a flavour that stands out alongside your meal, you could compare paprika, cheese and onion, barbecue and spicy varieties, for example. Pringles offers several of these flavour profiles; which one goes best with your dinner is a matter of personal taste.
If you’re sharing with others, pack size and the texture you’re after become more important. A larger bag, ridged crisps and individual small packs don’t all meet the same needs.
Ingredients, allergens and nutritional information can vary between varieties. For example, Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips 250 g, while Pringles lists wheat and milk in its Sour Cream & Onion and states that it may contain soya.
Choose a flavour to suit your meal, then pick a pack size and texture to suit the number of people eating. If ingredients or nutritional values are a priority, check the exact variety first.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Flavour profile | Compare the specific flavour with the seasoning in your meal. A product description can give you an idea of the flavour, but it can’t predict whether you’ll enjoy it. | If I’m having a heavily seasoned dinner, I want to choose whether the crisps complement it subtly or stand out. Around 40% of consumers prioritise flavour. |
| Texture and pack size | Check whether you want ridged crisps, and look at the net weight or the contents of individual packs. | If I’m sharing with others, I want a pack that suits the occasion. For around 30% of consumers, pack size and texture matter most. |
| Label | Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ statements. Compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per serving. | If I need to keep an eye on ingredients or nutritional values, I can’t rely on the flavour name alone. Around 30% of consumers give checking the label top priority. |
A similar flavour name doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients. Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips 250 g, while Albert Heijn describes the recipe for AH Ribbelchips paprika as suitable for vegans and lactose-free.
Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you’ve chosen, especially if you’re using a previous purchase as a guide.
Lay’s compares the fat content of its Oven Baked range with regular potato crisps. This claim alone says nothing about other nutritional values or the portion you eat.
Compare the nutritional information for the specific variety per 100 g, and check the serving size too.
Albert Heijn says that ingredients and nutritional information may change. Lidl directs shoppers to the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products.
Check the current packaging for the exact variety before buying or serving the crisps if that information matters to your choice.
Lay’s offers several ranges for anyone who wants to choose a texture or cooking method as well as a flavour, including MAX, Oven Baked and Sensations.
Pringles sells crisps in a tube, with flavours including paprika, Sour Cream & Onion, Cheese & Onion and Texas BBQ.
AH Ribbelchips paprika 250 g is one option if you’re looking for paprika-flavoured crisps with a ridged texture.
Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g is a paprika variety in a larger bag, which you can compare with other pack sizes.
Snack Day is Lidl’s crisps brand; Lidl offers a paprika variety in a 250 g pack, among other options.
These products offer a few different options for dinner in front of the TV: paprika flavours in a range of pack sizes, plus a ridged cheese and onion variety. Choose the flavour and quantity you’re after, and check the current label if you have specific dietary requirements.
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A good choice if you’re after a sweet paprika flavour for an evening in front of the TV. This variety comes in a 150 g pack; check the current label for ingredients and allergens.
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If you want to compare paprika crisps from the Oven Baked range with other varieties, this pack contains 150 g. Check the nutritional information for this specific variety rather than relying on the range name alone.
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If you’re looking for a larger bag of paprika crisps to share, this pack has a net weight of 300 g. Choose a quantity to suit the number of people eating, and check the label if allergens are a concern.
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For an evening in front of the TV when you want individual packs to hand round. This red pepper variety comes in 12 packs of 40 g; check the label for ingredients and allergens for each variety.
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If you fancy cheese and onion rather than paprika with dinner in front of the TV, Lay’s describes this MAX variety as ridged potato crisps. The pack contains 185 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
No, ingredients vary from product to product. Jumbo lists milk in its Paprika Chips 250 g, while Albert Heijn describes AH Ribbelchips paprika as suitable for vegans and lactose-free. Check the label on the variety you’re buying.
No, the cooking method doesn’t replace comparing portion sizes and nutritional values. Lay’s compares the fat content of its Oven Baked range with regular potato crisps; you should also check the full nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen.
According to the European Union, pre-packed foods should include information such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity, durability date and nutritional value. If you have a specific dietary requirement, check the current packaging rather than relying on the flavour name alone.
Check the packaging for the exact Snack Day variety. Lidl directs shoppers to the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values; if you’re unsure about a variety, contact Lidl.
