Who is this choice relevant to?

For anyone who mainly focuses on fat

You’re looking for paprika crisps with a clear claim about reduced fat. The fat value per 100 g helps you compare packs, even when the claims on the front differ.

For anyone who compares salt as well

You want to consider the salt content as well as the fat value. Compare both per 100 g, then check how much is in the portion you plan to serve.

For anyone who checks allergens

You’re sharing crisps with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients. In that case, the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you buy matter more than the cooking method alone.

What should you look for in lower-fat paprika crisps?

Start with the fat value and the basis used for the claim. Then take salt, allergens and your preferred pack size into account, so your choice suits the occasion too.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fat value Compare fat per 100 g and check what the reduced-fat claim is measured against. For drinks with friends, I’m mainly looking for the variety with the lowest fat value, not just the biggest claim on the bag. Around 42% of consumers put fat content first.
Salt as well as fat Compare salt per 100 g; when comparing portions, use the same serving size for each product. If I want less fat without losing sight of the salt content, I want to be able to weigh up both values. For around 25% of consumers, this is the priority.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including any warnings about possible traces. When I’m sharing crisps with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know exactly what’s in the bag. Checking allergens comes first for around 17% of consumers.
Pack size and availability Check the size of the pack and make sure your preferred variety is available shortly before you buy. I want a pack that’s right for the group and that I can buy in time. Around 16% of consumers prioritise this practical consideration.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Looking only at the percentage reduction in fat

    A comparison claim doesn’t tell you how much fat the product itself contains. Albert Heijn lists 9,2 g of fat per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 13 g per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika; Jumbo lists 7,2 g for We Care Paprika Flavour Chips.

    Compare fat values on the same basis and check what each manufacturer is comparing its product with.

  • Overlooking the salt content

    According to Albert Heijn, Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 0,82 g of salt per 100 g, while Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 1,6 g. Jumbo lists 2,5 g per 100 g for We Care Paprika Flavour Chips. So the ranking by fat value isn’t the same as the ranking by salt value.

    Decide which value matters more to you, and always compare products per 100 g.

  • Assuming oven-baked crisps don’t contain relevant allergens

    Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk for Lay’s Oven Baked and barley for Chio Oven Chips Paprika, along with warnings that Chio may contain other allergens. Jumbo lists soya for We Care Paprika Flavour Chips.

    Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving, especially if you’re sharing the crisps.

  • Choosing a bag without checking availability

    Jumbo says that We Care Paprika Flavour Chips is no longer available in its online range. Even if the nutritional values suit your needs, that doesn’t make it a practical choice for a planned get-together.

    Check current availability before you count on a specific variety.

Brands with relevant paprika varieties

Lay’s

Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is a paprika variety for anyone looking to pair a reduced-fat claim with an eye on salt.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 50% less fat claim for this variety, with 13 g of fat and 0,82 g of salt per 100 g.
  • This variety contains milk and doesn’t have the lowest fat value per 100 g in the comparison discussed here.

Chio

Chio Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked variety sold in a 125 g bag.

  • Albert Heijn lists a claim of 60% less fat than regular potato crisps, with a fat value of 9,2 g per 100 g.
  • The product information lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g and barley as an allergen; it may also contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.

We Care

We Care Paprika Flavour Chips comes in a 25 g bag, making it a handy option if you want to keep track of the amount in each pack.

  • Jumbo lists 7,2 g of fat per 100 g for this variety and a claim of 75% less fat.
  • Jumbo also lists 2,5 g of salt per 100 g, soya as an ingredient, possible traces of gluten, and says the product is no longer available in its online range.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘less fat’ mean paprika crisps are low in fat?

No. ‘Less fat’ is a comparison with another product and doesn’t, on its own, tell you how much fat the crisps contain. Compare the value per 100 g and check what the claim is measured against on the pack.

Which of these paprika crisps has the lowest fat value per 100 g?

Of the varieties discussed here, We Care Paprika Flavour Chips has the lowest listed fat value, according to Jumbo: 7,2 g per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 9,2 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 13 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika. Jumbo says We Care is no longer available in its online range, so check availability if you want to buy this variety.

Where can I check allergens when sharing crisps?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re going to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on food labels. The paprika varieties discussed here differ in their declarations of milk, barley and soya, as well as in warnings about possible traces of allergens.