A party host keeping an eye on fat
You're looking for crisps to serve with party snacks and want to compare any stated reduction in fat with regular potato crisps. Check the fat content per 100 g too.
Who is this relevant to?
A fan of classic flavours
You want a plain option to serve alongside other party snacks and dips, without the crisps adding a strong herb flavour. Lay's offers Oven Baked Natural as a plain option.
A label checker
Salt, ingredients and allergens matter to you and your guests too. A description such as oven-baked or lower-fat doesn't replace checking the label.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide which flavour you'd like to serve with your party snacks. Then compare the nutritional information for the exact product, so you don't base your choice solely on a claim on the front of the pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it's important to |
|---|---|---|
| Lower fat | Compare fat per 100 g and check which product any reduction claim is compared with. | If I'm choosing lower-fat crisps, I want to be able to compare the claim with the nutritional information. For around 42% of consumers, a proven reduction in fat would be their main concern when buying. |
| Flavour to go with your snacks | Choose between plain, sea salt and a seasoned flavour that goes well with the rest of your party spread. | When serving a range of dips and snacks, I don't want a strong crisp flavour to dominate the combination. Taste would come first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Salt and allergens | Check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact flavour. | If I'm serving crisps to guests with different dietary needs, I want to know what's in the bag. For around 25% of consumers, salt, ingredients and allergens would be their main concern. |
Common mistakes
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Choosing based only on lower-fat or light claims
A reduction in fat doesn't tell you how the energy content and other nutritional values compare with regular crisps. According to Voedingscentrum, the calorie difference between light crisps and regular crisps is small.
Compare fat, energy and salt per 100 g before choosing a flavour.
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Assuming vegetable crisps are automatically lower in fat
According to Voedingscentrum, vegetable crisps can contain as much fat as potato crisps. The name of the main ingredient is no substitute for checking the nutritional information.
Compare the fat content per 100 g of the bags you're considering.
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Overlooking salt and allergens in oven-baked crisps
Joybuy's product information for Chio Oven Chips Sea Salt states that it contains 1.5 g of salt per 100 g and lists allergens, alongside its lower-fat claim.
If you're serving several guests, check the current packaging for each individual flavour.
Brands to compare
Lay's
The Oven Baked range is worth considering if you're looking for a familiar crisp flavour with an explicit claim about reduced fat.
- For Oven Baked Natural, Albert Heijn states that it contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps.
- That comparison is about fat, not overall nutritional value. According to Voedingscentrum, both light crisps and regular crisps are outside the Dutch Wheel of Five.
Chio
Oven Chips Sea Salt is a sea salt option to compare with other crisps for a party spread.
- Joybuy's product information for Oven Chips Sea Salt states that it contains 60% less fat than regular potato crisps, with 9.2 g of fat per 100 g.
- The same product information lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g and mentions allergens. Check the packaging of the product you buy.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand range is an option if you'd like to look at ridged crisps labelled as lower-fat.
- Albert Heijn's range includes options such as AH Ridged Crisps Natural Less Fat and AH Ridged Crisps Sour Cream & Onion Less Fat.
- Compare the nutritional information for the exact products; being in the same category doesn't mean they have the same fat or salt content.
Crisps for party snacks at Joybuy
These products offer plain, sea salt and seasoned crisps for party snacks. When choosing a flavour, compare the nutritional information and allergens for the exact bag; the stated fat reductions are product claims.
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Lay's Oven Baked Natural – 150 g
A plain option if you'd like to serve crisps alongside a range of party snacks and dips.
For this plain flavour, Albert Heijn states that it contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g on the current packaging and check the allergen information for your guests.
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Lay's Oven Baked Mediterranean Herbs – 150 g
A seasoned flavour if you'd like to serve a more distinctive crisp alongside your other party snacks.
The bag contains 150 g. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and the current allergen information for this flavour, especially if you're serving guests with a milk allergy.
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Lay's Oven Baked Barbecue – 150 g
A barbecue flavour if you'd like to add a seasoned crisp to your party spread.
The bag contains 150 g. Check the nutritional information per 100 g and the current allergen information, particularly if you're serving guests with a soya allergy.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika – 150 g
A paprika flavour if you'd like to offer a seasoned option alongside plain crisps.
The bag contains 150 g. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the allergen information on the current packaging, especially for guests with a milk allergy.
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Chio Oven Chips Sea Salt – 125 g
A sea salt option if you're looking for a simple flavour to serve with party snacks.
Joybuy's product information states that this product contains 60% less fat than regular potato crisps, with 9.2 g of fat and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. The bag contains 125 g; check the current packaging for allergen information too.
Frequently asked questions
Are light crisps automatically a better choice for party snacks?
No. A claim about lower fat doesn't tell you the whole nutritional story. According to Voedingscentrum, the calorie difference between light crisps and regular crisps is small, and neither is included in the Dutch Wheel of Five. So compare energy and salt per 100 g too.
Are vegetable crisps an alternative if I'm looking for lower-fat crisps?
Not necessarily. According to Voedingscentrum, vegetable crisps can contain as much fat as potato crisps. Compare the fat content per 100 g of the specific bags rather than relying on the product name.
Should I look out for different allergens in seasoned crisps?
Check the allergen information for every flavour, even if you're already familiar with another product in the same range. Ingredients can vary between flavours, so check the current packaging of the crisps you're serving.