Who are these options for?

The calorie-conscious host

You want to serve something with a paprika flavour on King's Day, so you compare the energy per 100 g. The amount you actually put in the bowl matters too.

A snack lover looking for less fat

You're considering oven-baked paprika snacks, but want to check the energy and salt on the label as well as the fat content.

A label-conscious eater with specific dietary needs

You compare ingredients, nutritional values and allergens because a product name or claim on the front of the packet won't answer all your questions.

What should you look for when choosing?

Use the nutritional information per 100 g to compare paprika snacks, then consider the portion you want to serve. Oven-baked crisps, lentil snacks and regular potato crisps also differ in their main ingredients and composition.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it's important for
Energy and portion size Compare kcal per 100 g and decide how much to put in the bowl. Albert Heijn lists 398 kcal per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika and 523 kcal for AH Paprikachips. If you want to limit your calorie intake, it's useful to know how much you're actually serving. Energy reduction is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Fat and the crisps experience Check the fat and kcal figures together in the nutritional information. Jumbo lists 9.2 g of fat and 405 kcal per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika. If you're looking for an oven-baked potato snack, you may mainly want less fat without switching from the familiar type of crisp. That's the top priority for around 25% of consumers.
Salt and allergens Compare the salt per 100 g and, if you have an allergy, check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the packaging. If you need to consider an allergen or salt content, you can't rely on kcal alone. Around 17% of consumers prioritise these checks.
Protein, fibre and ingredients Check the ingredients and the listed protein and fibre values. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika. If you want to choose a paprika snack based on its ingredients, protein or fibre, you need more information than just its energy value. This matters most to around 16% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming less fat means you can have a larger portion

    According to the Voedingscentrum, light crisps contain slightly fewer calories than regular crisps, but the difference is small. ‘Less fat’ doesn't tell you how much energy you'll get from the bowl you eat.

    Compare kcal per 100 g and decide on your portion before serving the crisps.

  • Assuming lentil crisps are low in salt

    Jumbo lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g for Properchips Paprika. So the main ingredient alone doesn't tell you enough about the nutritional value.

    When comparing alternative crisps, look at the energy, fat and salt per 100 g side by side.

  • Relying on an online ingredients list for your final allergy check

    Ingredients and warnings can change. If allergens are a deciding factor when you buy, check the information on the specific packaging.

    Check the current label before eating, including ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements.

Brands compared

These brands offer a starting point for comparing different types of paprika snacks and their labels; a brand name alone tells you nothing about the nutritional value of every variety.

Albert Heijn

AH Proteïne crisps paprika are a lentil snack; AH Paprikachips are included here as a comparison with regular potato crisps.

  • Albert Heijn lists 398 and 523 kcal per 100 g respectively for these products.
  • AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose; if you have an allergy, check the current packaging.

Chio

Chio Oven Chips Paprika are an oven-baked potato snack with a paprika flavour.

  • Jumbo lists 405 kcal and 9.2 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Jumbo also lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g; if you have an allergy, you should still check the label.

Lay's

Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is an oven-baked option for comparing potato crisps.

  • Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
  • The product contains milk. A claim about less fat doesn't, on its own, tell you whether the snack suits your dietary needs.

Proper

Properchips Paprika are lentil crisps, not regular potato crisps.

  • Jumbo lists 467 kcal per 100 g, compared with 523 kcal per 100 g for AH Paprikachips, according to Albert Heijn.
  • Jumbo lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g; also check the allergens on the packaging.

Lidl Snack Day

Lidl describes Snack Day Paprika chips as potato crisps with a paprika flavour, sold in a 250 g bag.

  • Check the nutritional information on the bag before choosing this variety based on its energy per 100 g.

Paprika snacks on Joybuy

These paprika-flavoured potato sticks are a different shape from regular paprika crisps. Check the nutritional information on the packaging if you want to compare them with the crisps above for energy, fat or salt.

Croky Superfrites Paprika, 150 g bag

Croky Superfrites Paprika, 150 g

An option if you want to serve paprika-flavoured potato sticks instead of flat crisps on King's Day.

150 g bag. Choose how much to put in each bowl when assessing the nutritional value per portion.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are light or oven-baked crisps automatically a healthier choice?

No. The cooking method or a claim about less fat isn't enough to determine that. According to the Voedingscentrum, light crisps contain slightly fewer calories than regular crisps, but the difference is small. So compare the portion size and the rest of the nutritional information too.

Should I compare paprika crisps per portion or per 100 g?

Start with the energy per 100 g to compare products on the same basis, then consider how much you're serving. The Voedingscentrum lists 215 kcal for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; check the packaging for the value of a specific paprika snack.

Which nutritional value should I check alongside calories?

Salt is a useful additional comparison for paprika snacks. Albert Heijn lists 0.82 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, while Jumbo lists 2.71 g per 100 g for Properchips Paprika. Check the packaging of the variety you buy.

Is online product information enough if you have an allergy?

Use online information to check in advance, but read the current label on the packaging before eating. Check both which allergens the product contains and any ‘may contain’ warnings.