Who is this relevant to?

Students keeping an eye on fat content

Want to enjoy the taste of paprika while choosing a product with a clear fat-reduction claim? Check what the manufacturer is comparing it with, and look at the fat, salt and energy per 100 g on the pack too.

Students having crisps with their lunch

If you want to decide on a portion in advance, the serving suggestion can help. Albert Heijn gives an average portion of 30 g for regular Lay's Paprika; this is a point of comparison, not a recommended amount.

What should you look for?

Start with what matters most for your lunch: a verifiable fat claim, how many crisps you want to eat, or whether your chosen variety is available.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Verifiably lower in fat Check what the fat claim is comparing the product with, and look at the fat content per 100 g on the pack. I want to choose paprika crisps where it’s clear what ‘lower fat’ means. For around 50% of consumers, being able to verify the fat reduction comes first.
Amount to have with lunch Check the serving suggestion and decide how many crisps you want to have with your lunch. If I have crisps with lunch, I want to be able to decide on a portion in advance. Around 30% of consumers give this choice of portion top priority.
Availability Check whether the variety you want is still available where you plan to shop. I don’t want to rely on a product page for crisps I can’t order. Whether the chosen variety is available comes first for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘light’ also means less salt

    Jumbo lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Light Paprika; Albert Heijn lists 0.65 g per 100 g for regular Lay's Paprika. This difference applies to these two products, not to all light and regular paprika crisps.

    Compare the fat and salt separately per 100 g on the packs you’re considering.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    Albert Heijn lists AH Light chips paprika as discontinued. Jumbo lists Lay's Light Paprika as no longer available online.

    Just before buying, check whether the variety you want is still available and decide which other paprika crisps you’d like to compare if it isn’t.

  • Focusing only on the fat claim

    How much you eat still matters. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the average figures for a 40 g bowl of crisps as 215 kcal, 13.1 g of fat and 0.53 g of salt; these averages don’t describe every individual variety.

    Check the nutritional information on your bag and choose an amount that fits with what else you’re having for lunch.

  • Overlooking allergens in loose crisps from the canteen

    For packaged crisps, you can read the allergen information on the label. If you’re buying loose crisps, you may not have the packaging to hand.

    Read the label if it’s available, and ask about allergens before choosing loose crisps from the canteen.

Brands to consider

Lay's

The product listings reviewed include regular paprika crisps as well as oven-baked and light varieties.

  • According to Lay's, Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps.
  • The Light Paprika listed by Jumbo contains 20 g of fat per 100 g and is marked as no longer available online. Check the packaging and availability of the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn

The own-brand range is worth considering if you want to compare light paprika crisps with other varieties.

  • Albert Heijn has a listing for AH Light chips paprika 170 g.
  • The listing is marked as discontinued, so don’t assume you can buy this specific product.

Jumbo

The paprika range includes both own-brand products and listings from other brands to browse.

  • Jumbo lists products including Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g and Lay's Oven Baked Paprika Chips 150 g.
  • To compare fat and salt content, check the nutritional information for each product rather than relying on the range page alone.

ALDI / Sun Snacks

ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps 250 g as regular paprika crisps.

  • The product listing makes it clear which variety you can compare using the label.
  • Don’t assume these paprika crisps are a lower-fat variety without checking the label.

Paprika crisps at Joybuy

This product selection features oven-baked paprika crisps to have as a snack with lunch. If fat reduction is your deciding factor, compare the nutritional information on the packaging.

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g bag

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g

An oven-baked paprika variety to compare if you’re looking for crisps to have with lunch.

Pack size: 150 g. Check the bag for fat, energy and salt per 100 g, the serving suggestion and the allergen information.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are lower-fat paprika crisps automatically suitable for lunch?

No. A fat-reduction claim doesn’t tell you how much you’re eating or what else is in your lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the average figures for a 40 g bowl of crisps as 215 kcal, 13.1 g of fat and 0.53 g of salt. To make your choice, compare the nutritional information and portion size on the pack.

Do light paprika crisps also contain less salt?

Not necessarily: a claim about less fat isn’t a claim about salt. Jumbo lists 20 g of fat and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Light Paprika. Check the salt content separately for each variety you compare.

How can I use Nutri-Score to compare paprika crisps?

Use Nutri-Score to compare similar products. The Dutch government advises comparing products within the same category; also consider the portion and the nutritional information that matters for your choice.

Where can I check allergen information for crisps from the canteen?

For packaged crisps, read the allergen information on the label, as advised by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. If you can’t check the packaging, ask about allergens before choosing loose crisps from the canteen.