Which considerations matter to you?

For viewers watching their total fat intake

You want paprika crisps for a meal in front of the telly, and compare the total fat per 100 g rather than relying only on a claim on the front of the bag.

For snackers keeping an eye on salt too

Fat isn’t your only consideration: you also check the salt content and how many crisps you put in a bowl.

For shoppers checking allergens

You’re buying for someone with a relevant allergy, so you read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack, even if you already know the flavour.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a meal in front of the telly, compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, then decide how much you actually want to eat. A difference in fat content alone tells you nothing about salt or allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Total fat Compare the fat per 100 g and check whether a claim about less fat refers to total fat or saturated fat. When I put paprika crisps on the table, I mainly want to compare the total fat content of the different varieties. Around 45% of consumers put this first.
Salt and portion size Check the salt per 100 g and work out how much you put in your own bowl. On a longer evening in front of the telly, I want to know how much salt is in my portion, even if the crisps contain less fat. This matters most to around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the exact bag, including warnings about possible traces. When I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I need to be able to check whether this particular flavour is suitable. This is the main concern for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing based only on a claim about less fat

    A lower fat content doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy the crisps contain. Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika; for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, the figures are 13 g of fat and 0.82 g of salt.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider your own portion.

  • Reading less saturated fat as less total fat

    Jumbo makes a claim about less saturated fat for Zonnatura Kikkererwten Chips Paprika, while the nutritional information gives 23 g of total fat per 100 g. These figures answer different questions.

    Check exactly which nutrient the claim refers to.

  • Assuming the flavour name tells you about allergens

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk. Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains barley and may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.

    Before eating, check the allergen information on the current packaging; don’t rely on a previous purchase.

  • Assuming a comparison product is still available

    Jumbo says that We Care Paprika Flavour Chips and Zonnatura Kikkererwten Chips Paprika are no longer part of its online range.

    Use their nutritional information for comparison at most, and check availability again before basing your choice on it.

Brands and product ranges compared

Lay’s

The classic Paprika and Oven Baked Roasted Paprika show why the exact variety matters.

  • Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g for Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, compared with 29 g of fat per 100 g for the classic Paprika.
  • According to the product information, Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk. The nutritional values for these varieties don’t apply to all Lay’s crisps.

Chio

Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked potato snack with paprika flavour, suitable for comparing total fat content.

  • Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
  • The same product information lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, and states that it contains barley and may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.

We Care

Paprika Flavour Chips is a paprika-flavoured snack made with potato and soya, so it isn’t the same type of product as regular potato crisps.

  • Jumbo lists 7.2 g of fat and 23 g of protein per 100 g for this variety.
  • Jumbo also lists 2.5 g of salt per 100 g and says the product is no longer part of its online range.

Zonnatura

Kikkererwten Chips Paprika offers a different base for anyone who specifically wants to compare the nutritional values of pulse-based crisps.

  • Jumbo’s product information distinguishes between saturated fat and total fat for this variety.
  • Jumbo lists 23 g of total fat and 1.80 g of salt per 100 g; the product is no longer part of its online range.

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Frequently asked questions

Do paprika crisps with less fat also contain less salt?

Not necessarily. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 0.82 g per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, while the Chio variety contains less total fat of the two. Compare both nutritional values on the packaging.

How do I compare crisps if I eat more or less than one portion?

Use the nutritional values per 100 g as a basis for comparison, then work out the figures for the amount you actually put in your bowl. A stated portion, such as the 30 g shown in Albert Heijn’s product information for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, may not match your portion.

Should I check the allergens in oven-baked paprika crisps?

Yes, check the exact packaging. According to Albert Heijn, Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk; Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains barley and may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat. Allergen information can vary by product and recipe.

Does a claim about less fat tell me about the overall nutritional value?

No, that claim alone doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy a product contains. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and consider how much you plan to eat.