Who is this choice relevant to?

Campers who focus mainly on fat

You’re looking for a savoury snack where fat content is your first consideration. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Plain and 20 g per 100 g for AH Ridged Plain Crisps Less Fat. Compare saturated fat too, along with how much you want to take with you.

Campers who care about taste and texture

You want a choice between oven-baked crisps and ridged potato crisps, even if their fat content isn’t the same. Product information from Lay's and Albert Heijn describes different ingredients and crisp shapes, so don’t rely only on the claim on the front of the packet.

Campers who want to compare labels quickly

You want to check in store what ‘less fat’ means for a particular packet. According to Albert Heijn, Nutri-Score can help you compare products within the same category. For the individual amounts of fat, sugars, salt and energy, you’ll still need to check the nutrition table.

What should you look for when buying?

Compare crisps on the same basis, preferably per 100 g, then think about how much you want to eat or share. A ‘less fat’ claim doesn’t automatically tell you anything about the other nutritional values or whether the packet is practical for camping.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important to?
Fat and saturated fat Compare both values per 100 g on the latest label. If I mainly want to take lower-fat crisps, I need to see how much fat they actually contain. Fat content is the main priority for around 36% of these consumers.
Taste and crisp texture Decide whether you want oven-baked, ridged or formed crisps, and check the ingredients. A familiar crunch or ridged potato crisp matters more to me than the lowest fat content. This preference is the deciding factor for around 29% of consumers.
Serving size and other nutritional values Check salt and energy per 100 g, and compare the stated serving size with how much you want to share. I’m taking crisps for several people and want to estimate the amount without overlooking salt and energy. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Taking them along and storing them Choose a suitable packet size and read the storage advice on the packaging. I want the crisps to fit easily in my camping bag and be easy to store properly once opened. This is the main priority for around 14% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Focusing only on ‘less fat’

    A claim about fat doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy the crisps contain. What counts as a serving can also vary from one product to another.

    Compare fat, saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g on the label. Then consider what those values mean for the amount you want to eat or share.

  • Assuming every crisp shape is a lower-fat alternative

    A tube or a different crisp shape doesn’t prove that a product has less fat. Pringles lists 31 g of fat per 100 g for Original; Albert Heijn lists 13 g for Lay's Oven Baked Plain and 20 g for AH Ridged Plain Crisps Less Fat per 100 g.

    Use the nutrition table if you’re choosing based on fat content, and treat packaging and texture as separate preferences.

  • Skipping the ingredients and storage advice

    Ingredients and allergens may differ, especially in another flavour. Storage advice also matters when you’re camping, as it can affect what you pack and where you put the packet.

    Read the latest packaging before you buy and follow the storage advice shown. Check the ingredients and allergens again if they’re important to your choice.

Relevant brands to compare

Lay's

Oven Baked is the relevant range if you’re looking for oven-baked crisps with a ‘less fat’ claim. According to Lay's, this range contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. That brand claim doesn’t replace the nutrition table for the particular flavour you choose.

  • Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat and 1,2 g of saturated fat per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Plain.
  • Check salt, energy and ingredients too, as well as the values on the latest packaging, especially if you choose another flavour.

Albert Heijn

AH Ridged Plain Crisps Less Fat are ridged potato crisps for anyone who wants that texture in a product marketed as lower in fat.

  • Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat per 100 g and compares this with a 35% fat reduction against AH Ridged Plain Crisps.
  • The listed fat content is higher than the 13 g per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Plain at Albert Heijn. Check the latest label for both products.

Pringles

Pringles Original is a useful comparison if the tube and the shape of the crisps matter to you, but it isn’t a confirmed choice for lower-fat crisps.

  • Pringles lists Original in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g packs.
  • Pringles lists 31 g of fat per 100 g for Original. If reducing fat is your main priority, compare this with the label on a lower-fat option.

Crisps on Joybuy

These oven-baked crisps are worth considering when comparing camping food, with fat content, flavour and packet size all playing a part. For a nutritional comparison, always check the values on the packaging of the flavour you choose.

Lay's Oven Baked Natural, 150 g packet

Lay's Oven Baked Natural 150 g

For anyone who wants to take oven-baked crisps and compare fat content first. This Natural listing is for a 150 g packet. Check the nutritional values on the packaging when comparing it with the Plain variety at Albert Heijn.

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Chio Oven Chips Sea Salt, 125 g packet

Chio Oven Chips Sea Salt 125 g

An oven-baked sea salt option to consider if the flavour and 125 g packet suit your camping trip. Before comparing these crisps with another variety, check the fat content per 100 g on the latest packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Does less fat also mean less salt or energy?

No. A ‘less fat’ claim doesn’t tell you that by itself. Per 100 g, Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat, 0,85 g of salt and 428 kcal for Lay's Oven Baked Plain, and 20 g of fat, 0,9 g of salt and 461 kcal for AH Ridged Plain Crisps Less Fat. Also compare the serving size you plan to eat.

What does Nutri-Score tell you when comparing crisps?

Nutri-Score helps you compare products within the same category. According to Albert Heijn, the score is calculated for each product category. For the individual amounts of fat, salt and energy, check the nutrition table as well.

Which of the crisps reviewed have the lowest listed fat content?

Of the lower-fat varieties discussed here, Albert Heijn lists the lowest figure for Lay's Oven Baked Plain: 13 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 20 g for AH Ridged Plain Crisps Less Fat. Before buying, check the label for the exact variety you’re taking with you.

How should I store crisps while camping?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging. For the Plain varieties discussed here, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dry place. Choose a packet size that suits the number of people and seal it well once opened.

Should I check the allergens again if I choose another flavour?

Yes. Check the ingredients and allergens on the latest packaging for that specific variety. Don’t assume the information for Plain or Original applies when you choose crisps in another flavour.