For a coffee break on the go, start by comparing the fat content per 100 g and the portion you want to take with you. Of the two plain varieties reviewed, Lay's Oven Baked Naturel contains less fat, at 13 g per 100 g, than AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet, at 20 g. Their claims of 50% and 35% less fat respectively are also based on different comparison products. Check salt, energy and allergens too: a reduced-fat claim alone tells you nothing about these.
You want to enjoy potato crisps with your coffee on the go, so you compare the fat content per 100 g. The claims on Lay's Oven Baked Naturel and AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet refer to different standard crisps. As well as checking the claim, read the nutrition table.
You're looking for a plain variety with less fat. Lay's Oven Baked Naturel and AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet both state that they contain less fat, but their fat content per 100 g is not the same.
You'd rather not eat straight from a large bag during your coffee break. The Lay's bag reviewed gives an average portion size of 30 g. When choosing a flavour, also check the latest nutrition information and allergens on the packaging.
Start with the nutrition information per 100 g. Then decide which portion and packaging will work for your coffee break on the go.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat per 100 g and check which product a reduced-fat claim is based on. | If I mainly want to choose a lower-fat option, I need to be able to compare the varieties on the same nutritional basis. For around 33% of consumers, comparing fat content comes first. |
| Other nutritional values | Also check saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g in the nutrition table. | A fat claim doesn't tell me how much salt or energy the crisps contain; I want to be able to assess the whole label. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this broader comparison. |
| Portion for on the go | Check the stated portion size and whether you can take the amount you want with you in advance. | During a coffee break, I want to have a measured portion with me rather than eat from the whole bag. Portion convenience is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
| Flavour and availability | Choose the flavour you want and check the current label for that variety when you buy it. | I want a flavour I enjoy and can find in my usual shop, without assuming every variety has the same label. Around 20% of consumers put this choice first. |
Lay's Oven Baked Naturel's 50% claim is based on standard potato crisps; AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet's 35% claim is based on AH Ribbelchips naturel. The percentages therefore use different reference products and say nothing about salt content.
Compare the nutrition tables per 100 g and check what each claim refers to.
The 150 g bags reviewed contain several portions. Lay's Oven Baked Naturel gives an average portion size of 30 g, while AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet gives 25 g.
Decide how much you want to take before you leave, and put it in a resealable container.
Ingredients can vary by flavour. The Pringles Paprika reviewed, for example, lists wheat/gluten and milk.
Check the label of the variety you choose every time you buy it, including information about the possible presence of allergens.
Compare specific varieties within these brands. A reduced-fat claim or nutritional value for one flavour doesn't automatically apply to another.
The Oven Baked range is worth considering if you're looking for oven-baked crisps with an explicit reduced-fat claim.
AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet is a plain variety that claims to contain 35% less fat than AH Ribbelchips naturel.
Jumbo lists several Chio Oven Chips flavours in its lower-fat crisps category.
Pringles Paprika is included here mainly as an option for anyone looking for a resealable tube, not as a reviewed lower-fat variety.
These oven-baked crisp varieties offer different flavours for a coffee break on the go. Choose your flavour first, then check the packaging for the fat content per 100 g, portion size and allergens of that specific variety.
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An option if you're looking for oven-baked crisps with a Mediterranean herb flavour to take with you.
If you like, measure out a portion in advance. Check the nutrition information and allergens for this flavour on the packaging.
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An option if you fancy a barbecue flavour with your coffee on the go.
Choose how much you want to take with you, and check the label for the nutrition values and allergens of this variety.
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An option if you want to take paprika crisps along for a coffee break.
Portion the bag in advance if you want to take a smaller amount. Check the label for the nutrition information and allergens for the paprika variety.
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An option if you're looking for a plain Oven Baked variety to take with you.
Check the nutrition values on this pack before comparing it with other plain crisps. Also check the portion and allergen information.
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An option if you're looking for sea salt-flavoured oven chips to take with you.
For a per-100 g comparison, check the nutrition table on the packaging and decide how much you want to take with you.
No. A reduced-fat claim alone says nothing about salt or energy. The product information at Albert Heijn states that Lay's Oven Baked Naturel contains 428 kcal and 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, compared with 461 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g for AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet. Compare the values per 100 g on the latest label.
Use the portion size on the packaging as a guide, and take your chosen amount separately. Lay's Oven Baked Naturel gives an average portion size of 30 g; AH Ribbelchips naturel minder vet gives 25 g. Both products come in 150 g bags containing several portions.
Yes. Read the allergen information for the specific flavour you're buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. The Pringles Paprika reviewed, for example, lists wheat/gluten and milk; don't assume this applies to other flavours.
Nutri-Score can help you compare products within a product group, as Albert Heijn explains, but it doesn't replace the nutrition table. For your choice, also check the values for fat, saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g.
