When choosing crisps for your journey, don’t rely on the words ‘lower fat’ alone: check what the manufacturer is comparing them with, and look at the fat, salt and serving size on the label. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Lay’s Oven Baked Natural contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps, while AH Ribbed Natural Lower Fat crisps contain 35% less fat than the brand’s regular version. If ingredients or the number of travellers are more important to you, also check the allergen information and pack size.
You want to take potato crisps with you and compare the stated reduction in fat. According to Albert Heijn, Lay’s Oven Baked Natural contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps; AH Ribbed Natural Lower Fat crisps contain 35% less fat than AH Ribbed Natural crisps.
Choose a pack size that suits the number of people in the car and when you plan to have a snack. Albert Heijn’s product information lists a 150 g bag for both Lay’s Oven Baked Natural and AH Ribbed Natural Lower Fat crisps.
As well as the reduction in fat, check the main ingredient, ingredients list and allergen information. Albert Heijn describes AH Ribbed Natural Lower Fat crisps as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free. BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps are described as vegan and gluten-free, but may also contain traces of allergens, so check the pack you buy.
Start by checking what the reduction in fat is being compared with. Then look at the nutritional information and ingredients, and choose a pack size that suits your journey.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in fat | Check what the claim is compared with, and look at the fat content per 100 g and per serving. | I want to take potato crisps with me, but only choose them based on a clear claim about reduced fat. This is the first thing around 50% of consumers look for. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the salt content per 100 g, and look at the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack. | If several people are sharing a bag, I want to know whether the ingredients suit their preferences and which allergens are listed. Around 30% of consumers put this first. |
| Pack size | Compare the weight of the bag with the number of travellers and when you plan to have a snack. | I want to take enough to share without choosing a bigger pack than I need. This is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
A reduction in fat doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy a type of crisps contains. For example, Albert Heijn’s product information states that BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps contain 30% less fat than regular potato crisps, but also contain 1.7 g of salt per 100 g.
Compare fat, saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g, and consider how much of the bag you expect to eat.
The percentages on packs may not be based on the same comparison. According to Albert Heijn, AH Ribbed Natural Lower Fat crisps are compared with AH Ribbed Natural crisps, while Lay’s Oven Baked Natural is compared with regular potato crisps.
Check which product each claim is compared with, then compare the nutritional values of the different options.
The ingredients and warnings on the pack you actually buy are important if someone needs to avoid an allergen during the journey.
Before eating, check the current ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack.
The Oven Baked range is worth considering if you’re looking for potato crisps with a clearly stated reduction in fat.
AH Ribbed Natural Lower Fat crisps are a 150 g bag of potato crisps, with a stated comparison against the regular AH version.
Chio Oven Chips is a range of oven-baked crisps, including paprika and sea salt flavours.
BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps are an option if you’d prefer crisps made with lentil flour rather than classic potato crisps.
Pringles Original is a useful point of comparison if you’re considering crisps that stack neatly in a tube.
These oven-baked crisps come in a range of flavours and 125 g or 150 g pack sizes. Choose a flavour and size for your journey, then check the nutritional information and allergens on the pack for that version.
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A good choice if you’d like to take plain potato crisps with you and perhaps share them. Albert Heijn’s product information states that Lay’s Oven Baked Natural contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps and 13 g of fat per 100 g; check the nutritional information on the pack you choose.
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A tasty option if you’d like to take a Mediterranean herb flavour to share. The bag contains 150 g; check the pack for the reduced-fat claim and ingredients for this flavour.
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A handy choice if you want to take a 125 g bag of sea salt oven-baked crisps with you. Compare the nutritional information and any claim about reduced fat on the pack with the other crisps you’re considering.
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A 150 g bag for anyone who enjoys a barbecue flavour on the go. Check the current label for the reduced-fat claim and ingredients for this flavour.
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A tasty option if you’d like to take a paprika flavour with you and perhaps share it. The bag contains 150 g; check the pack for nutritional information and allergens for this version.
No. A claim about reduced fat doesn’t, on its own, tell you anything about the salt or energy content. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps contain 30% less fat than regular potato crisps, but also contain 1.7 g of salt per 100 g. So compare the nutritional values per 100 g and consider how much you plan to eat.
Store the bag according to the instructions on the pack. For the Lay’s Oven Baked Natural described at Joybuy, this means keeping it in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Seal the pack securely once opened.
Use an online product page to help you narrow down your options, but before eating, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’ve bought. Look out for any ‘may contain’ warnings too, especially if several travellers will be sharing a bag.
