Stocking up with fat content in mind
If you want to stock up on lower-fat paprika crisps, compare both the reduction claim against regular crisps and the fat content per 100 g. This helps you see what the claim means for each product.
Who is this comparison for?
Planning snacks with allergens in mind
Are you buying for a household, workplace or get-together where allergens matter? According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Lay’s contains milk. Chio lists barley and gluten, and also warns that the product may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.
Choosing a bag size to suit how you’ll use it
Bag size matters whether you’re sharing or planning smaller snack breaks. According to Albert Heijn, the packs compared contain 150 g of Lay’s and 125 g of Chio. Work out how many bags you’ll need for the amount you plan to stock up on.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the fat content per 100 g, then check the label for salt and allergens. After that, choose a bag size to suit how you plan to use your snacks.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
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| Fat content | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check what the ‘reduced fat’ claim is being compared with. Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g per 100 g for Chio and 13 g for Lay’s. | If I mainly want less fat in my paprika crisps, I need to compare the actual figures with the claim; this is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Salt and allergens | Check the salt content and the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the current pack, especially if several people will be sharing your snacks. | A bag for guests needs to suit everyone who’ll be eating, even if the fat content appeals to me; salt or allergens are the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Bag size | Compare the pack sizes and work out how many bags you’ll need for your planned snack breaks. According to Albert Heijn, the Lay’s bag contains 150 g and the Chio bag 125 g. | If I’m sharing, I want to stock up on enough without opening more bags than necessary; around 18% of consumers put the amount they stock up on first. |
Common mistakes
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Taking ‘reduced fat’ to mean ‘low fat’
A comparative fat-reduction claim does not mean that crisps meet the requirements for the ‘low fat’ nutrition claim. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, that means no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g and 13 g per 100 g for these two varieties.
Compare the fat content per 100 g, and don’t use ‘reduced fat’ as a synonym for ‘low fat’.
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Looking only at the fat content
The fat figures don’t tell you whether a bag is suitable for everyone sharing your snacks. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio, with barley and gluten as allergens; Lay’s lists milk.
Before choosing several bags, check the latest label for salt, ingredients and allergens every time you buy.
Brands compared
Lay’s
Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika is a paprika crisp variety sold in a 150 g bag. Albert Heijn says it contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g.
- The product contains milk; if you have a milk allergy, check the latest label.
Chio
Chio Oven Chips Paprika is a paprika crisp variety sold in a 125 g bag. Albert Heijn says it contains 60% less fat than regular potato crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g of fat per 100 g.
- Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g and barley and gluten, and says the product may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.
Lower-fat paprika crisps at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika for anyone looking for a 150 g bag of paprika crisps with a comparative fat-reduction claim. Before choosing, also compare the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
An option if you’re looking for paprika crisps to stock up on, with a claim of 50% less fat than regular crisps, as stated by Joybuy for this variety.
The bag contains 150 g. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for this variety and milk as an allergen; also check the current packaging for the salt content.
Frequently asked questions
Are Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika and Chio Oven Chips Paprika low in fat?
No, not according to the limit for the ‘low fat’ nutrition claim stated by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre: no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 13 g per 100 g for Lay’s and 9.2 g for Chio, although both products do make a comparative claim about having less fat.
Which of these two paprika crisps has less fat per 100 g?
According to Albert Heijn, Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 9.2 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 13 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. If you’re choosing for several people, check the allergens on the packaging too.
Which allergens should I check in these crisps?
For Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika, check the milk statement; for Chio Oven Chips Paprika, check the barley and gluten information. According to Albert Heijn, Chio also states that the product may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat. Use the label on the bag you buy to make your final choice.
How should I store opened oven-baked paprika crisps?
Seal the pack tightly after opening and follow the storage instructions on the bag. Store the crisps in a cool, dry place; Chio’s product information also recommends keeping them somewhere dark.