If you fancy a savoury snack on your night shift and want something lower in fat than regular crisps, choose a variety with a clear comparison claim and stick to a portion you’ve decided on in advance. Also compare energy and salt per 100 g: according to the Voedingscentrum, the difference in calories between regular and light crisps can be small. For a meal during the night, VGZ suggests light, protein-rich options; crisps are better as an extra than as a meal.
You want to bring something savoury and crunchy, but you also want to see exactly what the fat reduction is being compared with. A specific claim on the crisps you choose is more helpful than the packaging alone.
You want to keep your portion of crisps separate rather than have them as a meal. VGZ also suggests light, protein-rich options such as yoghurt or quark for a meal during the night.
You’re choosing between plain and flavoured crisps and want to check the salt, ingredients and allergens too. This matters for each flavour: the Joybuy product page for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika lists milk as an allergen.
If your goal is to eat less fat, start with the fat claim. But only make your choice after comparing the nutritional information and deciding on a portion that suits your meal.
| What to look for | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrably lower in fat | Check what the fat reduction is compared with. Compare fat and energy per 100 g with the crisps you would otherwise choose. | I mainly want less fat than in my regular crisps, without assuming they contain less energy. A clear comparison of fat content is the top priority for around 50% of shoppers. |
| A set portion of crisps | Decide in advance how much to take with you and check whether the pack gives a suggested portion size. | If I fancy something savoury during my shift, I’d rather bring a separate portion than have crisps as a meal. For around 30% of shoppers, choosing a portion is the most important factor. |
| Flavour, salt and allergens | Compare salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour you’ve chosen. | When choosing between plain and flavoured crisps, I want to know what’s in that particular variety. Flavour and label information make the difference for around 20% of shoppers. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, the difference in calories between regular and light crisps can be small. So a fat claim alone doesn’t tell you how much energy a portion provides.
Before choosing your portion, compare the energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g on the pack.
A savoury snack isn’t the same as a meal. For eating during the night, VGZ suggests light, protein-rich options, including yoghurt and quark.
Plan your meal in advance and, if you fancy crisps, bring a small portion separately as an extra.
Ingredients vary between flavours. The Joybuy product page for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika lists milk; the product information for the plain variety lists none of the 14 main EU allergens. This doesn’t tell you about other flavours or a later label.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the pack of the variety you’re buying.
Ingredients and nutritional values can change. An earlier online listing therefore won’t necessarily match the pack you have in your hands.
Use product pages to compare options, then check the label again when you buy.
The Oven Baked range includes crisps with an explicit comparison of fat content. Albert Heijn says Lay's Oven Baked Natural contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps.
AH Ribbed Crisps Natural Lower Fat is a supermarket own-brand variety. Albert Heijn says it contains 35% less fat than AH Ribbed Crisps Natural.
Jumbo’s lower-fat crisps category includes varieties such as Lay's Oven Baked and Chio Oven Chips.
Jumbo’s lower-fat crisps category includes Chio Oven Chips in a range of flavours.
Pringles Netherlands lists flavours including Original, Paprika, Sour Cream & Onion and Nachos.
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks in flavours including Barbecue and Paprika: snack sticks for anyone looking for that particular shape.
Lidl has a range of crisps in the Netherlands. Base your choice of a lower-fat option on the individual product.
These oven-baked crisps are options to consider if you want to choose a savoury portion for your night shift. Packs vary by product, so compare the current fat claim, nutritional information and allergens for the flavour you’re considering.
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An option if you want to bring herb-flavoured crisps as a separate snack portion for your night shift.
150 g pack. Check the current fat claim, nutritional values per 100 g and allergens on the pack.
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An option if you fancy barbecue flavour in a set portion of crisps during your shift.
150 g pack. Check the current ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g before making your choice.
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An option if you want to bring paprika-flavoured crisps in a portion you’ve decided on in advance.
150 g pack. The Joybuy product information lists milk as an allergen; check the current packaging, especially if allergens are relevant to you.
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A plain option if you want to set aside a portion of savoury crisps for your night shift.
150 g pack. The Joybuy product page says it contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps; also compare energy and salt per 100 g and read the current label.
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An option to consider if you want oven-baked crisps with sea salt flavour for a separate snack break.
125 g pack. Read the current allergen information on the label and compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g before choosing a portion.
No. Having less fat doesn’t make crisps a meal. According to the Voedingscentrum, the difference in calories compared with regular crisps can be small; VGZ suggests light, protein-rich options for a meal during the night. If you like, have crisps as a separate, small extra.
VGZ suggests light options such as yoghurt or quark, unsalted nuts and raw vegetables. Plan what you want to bring in advance so crisps aren’t your only choice for that meal.
Don’t assume they do: the Joybuy product page for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika lists milk, while the product information for the plain variety doesn’t list any of the 14 main EU allergens. Always check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the exact flavour you’re buying.
