Who is this choice important for?

Party host watching fat intake

You want to serve paprika crisps and compare the fat content per 100 g. Also consider the portion you actually plan to serve.

Party host comparing nutritional values

You look beyond fat alone and also compare salt, energy and portion size using the nutritional information on the bag.

Party host with guests who need to avoid allergens

You want to check the ingredients and warnings on the pack you’ve bought before serving.

What should you look for when choosing?

Compare fat and salt on the same basis, then work out how many portions you need. If any guests have allergies, check the label on the bag you’ll be serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fat content Compare fat per 100 g and check what a reduced-fat claim refers to. When I put paprika crisps on the table, I mainly want to compare the fat content of different products. This is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Salt and nutritional values Compare salt, fat and energy per 100 g; check the values per portion separately too. I don’t want to look at fat alone when the salt content differs between two bags. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the other nutritional values.
Guests and portions Check the allergens and warnings on the bag you’ve bought, then work out how much you need based on the pack size and planned portions. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what I can serve and how much I’ll need. For around 25% of consumers, this preparation is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the reduced-fat claim

    Less fat doesn’t necessarily mean less salt. Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 0,82 g per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.

    Compare the full nutritional information for the products you’re considering, using the same basis each time.

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

    Albert Heijn lists milk in Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika. Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains barley and cereals containing gluten, and may also contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.

    Check the label on the bag you’ve bought just before serving, and set aside a suitable alternative if needed.

  • Assuming the pack size means you have enough for the party

    According to Albert Heijn, the Lay’s bag contains 150 g and the Chio bag 125 g. This means each bag may provide a different number of the portions you’ve planned.

    First decide how much you want to serve, then work out how many bags you’ll need.

  • Trusting a product listing without checking availability

    Jumbo says that We Care Paprika Flavour Chips is no longer part of its online range.

    Before you shop for the party, check whether the product is available if it’s this individual portion pack you’re after.

Brands to consider

Lay’s

Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is an oven-baked paprika crisp. According to Lay’s, this variety contains 50% less fat than standard potato crisps.

  • Albert Heijn lists a 150 g bag, containing 13 g of fat and 0,82 g of salt per 100 g.
  • This variety contains milk, and its fat content is higher than that of Chio Oven Chips Paprika in this comparison.

Chio

Chio Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked potato snack in a 125 g bag.

  • Albert Heijn lists 9,2 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 13 g for the Lay’s variety included in this comparison.
  • The same product information lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g and notes that it contains barley and cereals containing gluten, with warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.

We Care

We Care Paprika Flavour Chips is a paprika-flavoured snack made with potato and soya, sold in 25 g packs.

  • Jumbo lists 7,2 g of fat per 100 g for this product and says it comes in an individual bag.
  • Jumbo also lists 2,5 g of salt per 100 g and says the product is no longer part of its online range. It contains soya and may contain gluten.

Paprika crisps at Joybuy

This Joybuy pick is a 150 g bag of paprika crisps to share at a birthday party. Before choosing, compare the nutritional information on the pack with that of other products.

150 g bag of Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika

Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika 150 g

For anyone who wants to serve paprika crisps with a reduced-fat claim at a birthday party. The bag contains 150 g; the product description says it provides 5 to 6 portions. The product information lists milk. Check the portion size, nutritional values and allergens on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does less fat also mean less salt?

No. According to Albert Heijn, Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 9,2 g of fat and 1,6 g of salt per 100 g, while Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 13 g of fat and 0,82 g of salt per 100 g. Compare both values before deciding which matters more for your party.

How many paprika crisps do I need for a birthday party?

Work out how many portions you want to serve, and bear any other snacks in mind. Albert Heijn lists five 30 g portions in a 150 g bag of Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika; a bag of Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 125 g. Check the portion information on the pack you buy.

Is online product information enough if a guest needs to avoid allergens?

No. Check the label on the bag you’re actually serving too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. Check both the ingredients and any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.

How can I keep opened paprika crisps fresh during the party?

Seal any opened bag as securely as possible and follow the storage instructions on the pack. You could also put out only some of the crisps at a time, so the remaining bags stay unopened.