Fans of classic potato crisps
You want to serve familiar plain crisps, but first you compare their total fat content. Jumbo lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Natural; check the nutritional information for the exact flavour you buy.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shoppers who also check salt
You want to know what’s in the bag besides the fat claim. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing similar products per 100 g, so different portion sizes don’t skew the comparison.
Hosts with questions about allergens
You’re serving crisps to a group and want to know in advance which bags are suitable for everyone. Check the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour separately; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide which feature matters most for your game night. Then compare the exact bags per 100 g, and always check the allergen information when you’re sharing snacks.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
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| Less total fat | Compare the total fat per 100 g in the flavours you want to serve; check the energy and salt values too. | If I want to share classic potato crisps, being able to point to a lower total fat content matters most. That’s the top priority for around 36% of these consumers. |
| Salt and saturated fat | Check salt and saturated fat per 100 g separately; a claim about one nutritional value tells you nothing conclusive about the other. | A fat claim isn’t enough for me if I specifically want to keep an eye on salt or saturated fat. Around 29% of consumers give this comparison top priority. |
| Allergens and dietary preferences | Check the up-to-date ingredients and allergen information for every flavour you plan to serve. | When guests are joining us, I want to know which snacks are suitable for them before serving. This is the top concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Bag size and availability | Check the bag size and confirm the flavour you’ve chosen is available just before buying. | I want to have enough to serve without relying on one specific bag. This is the first consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Only reading the ‘less fat’ claim
The claim doesn’t tell you how much salt or saturated fat the crisps contain. Nutritional values can also vary by flavour.
Compare similar crisps per 100 g for total fat, saturated fat, salt and energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this basis for comparison because manufacturers may use different portion sizes.
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Assuming pulse-based crisps are automatically low in fat
A claim about less saturated fat doesn’t mean there’s less total fat. Jumbo lists 23 g of total fat and 1,80 g of salt per 100 g for Zonnatura Chickpea Crisps Paprika.
First decide which nutritional value you want to compare, then read the full table for the bag in question.
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Checking allergens only once everyone is at the table
A flavour name such as plain doesn’t tell you what’s in a product. When you’re sharing snacks, every guest should be able to check the information that’s right for them.
Ask about allergies in advance, read the current packaging for each flavour and keep snacks separate if needed.
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Relying on a product page as your shopping plan
A particular bag may no longer be available by the time game night comes around.
Check your chosen flavour shortly before buying, and have an alternative in mind that also meets your main requirements.
Brands worth comparing
Lay’s
Within the oven-baked range, Natural is an option if you mainly want to compare the total fat content of potato crisps.
- Jumbo lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Natural. The pack contains 150 g.
- The fat-reduction claim doesn’t replace the need to check salt and allergens for your chosen flavour. Compare the nutritional values of other Lay’s varieties separately too.
Albert Heijn
AH Ridged Crisps, plain, less fat is an own-label option if you’re looking for ridged crisps and want to compare the fat claim with a specific reference product.
- Albert Heijn states that it contains 35% less fat than AH plain ridged crisps, and 20 g of fat per 100 g.
- The same product information lists 0,9 g of salt per 100 g. The fat claim is compared with the specified AH product, not every other crisp.
Zonnatura
Chickpea Crisps Paprika are worth considering if you want to assess a pulse-based option for saturated fat, as well as total fat and salt.
- Jumbo lists 1,9 g of saturated fat and 6,7 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
- Jumbo also lists 23 g of total fat and 1,80 g of salt per 100 g. The variety discussed was no longer listed in Jumbo’s online range; check availability before counting on it.
Pringles
An option to consider if the stackable shape and flavour matter more for your game night than a specific fat-reduction claim.
- Pringles Netherlands lists Original and Paprika among its varieties.
- Check the nutritional information on the Dutch packaging for your chosen variety; don’t rely on a reduced-fat claim shown on a product from another country.
Crisps for your game night on Joybuy
These bags of oven-baked potato crisps come in a range of flavours and sizes to compare for game night. Check the current nutritional information, ingredients and availability for each flavour.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Barbecue, 150 g
For anyone who wants to serve barbecue-flavoured crisps and compare the fat content of their chosen variety. The bag contains 150 g; if anyone has allergies, check the current ingredients information for this flavour.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
A paprika-flavoured option if you want to offer a choice of flavours while you play. The bag contains 150 g; if any guests have allergies, check the packaging for this specific variety.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Natural, 150 g
A plain variety for anyone who wants to serve crisps with a milder flavour. The bag contains 150 g; compare the nutritional information and always check the current packaging if anyone has allergies.
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Lay’s Oven Cheese Onion, 150 g
For anyone who wants to offer a cheese and onion flavour alongside plain crisps. The bag contains 150 g; if any guests have allergies, don’t rely on the flavour name alone—check the current ingredients list.
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Chio Oven Chips Sea Salt, 125 g
An oven-baked sea salt variety to compare with other flavours. The bag contains 125 g; check salt and total fat separately per 100 g, and review the allergen information before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Are crisps with less fat also low in salt?
No, a fat-reduction claim on its own tells you nothing about the salt content. Jumbo lists 0,85 g of salt per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Natural; Albert Heijn lists 0,9 g per 100 g for AH Ridged Crisps, plain, less fat. Check the value on the packaging for the flavour you choose.
How do I compare bags that give different portion sizes?
Compare similar crisps per 100 g rather than looking only at the per-portion figures. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says manufacturers decide for themselves how large a stated portion is.
Do I need to check allergens in plain crisps?
Yes, even with plain crisps, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact bag before serving it to guests. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Are chickpea crisps automatically lower in total fat?
No, the ingredients crisps are made from don’t tell you that. Jumbo lists 23 g of total fat per 100 g for Zonnatura Chickpea Crisps Paprika; assess this separately from any claims about saturated fat.
What should I check when ordering crisps online for game night?
Just before buying, check availability, bag size, and the ingredients and allergen information. Have an alternative in mind if you’re counting on a particular flavour.