Who is this choice relevant to?

Snackers looking to choose crisps with less fat

You want to keep eating paprika crisps, so you compare the fat content per 100 g rather than relying solely on a claim on the front of the pack.

Snackers who plan their portions

You want to know how much you eat from a packet. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, pack size and the portion offered can influence how much you eat.

Readers checking salt and allergens

You also compare the salt content and check the allergen list for the exact variant. For example, Pepsi Product Checker NL lists milk as an allergen in Lay's Oven Baked Paprika.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the nutrition information per 100 g to compare products. Then consider your planned portion and check the packet label for salt and allergens.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it's important to
Fat and energy Compare fat and kcal per 100 g on the current label; don't assess a lower-fat claim without considering the energy value too. I want to choose paprika crisps with less fat without losing sight of the energy content; around 50% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Portion size Decide how many grams you want to eat and check the nutrition information for that amount. If an opened packet is easy to finish quickly, I want to set some aside beforehand; an estimated 30% of consumers prioritise portion control.
Salt and allergens Check the salt content and allergen list on the packet for the exact flavour and variant. I want to check that the ingredients are suitable for my allergy and see how much salt is in my portion; this matters most to around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading ‘less fat’ as ‘low fat’

    A ‘less fat’ claim compares a product with other crisps. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product can only be labelled ‘low fat’ if it contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; Jumbo lists 13 g per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika.

    As well as checking the claim on the front, look at fat and energy per 100 g and for the portion you plan to eat.

  • Skipping the allergen information on an oven-baked or light variant

    Pepsi Product Checker NL lists milk as an allergen in Lay's Oven Baked Paprika. Jumbo's product information for Lay's Light Paprika lists cereals containing gluten, milk and wheat.

    Check the allergen list on the packet for the exact variant before buying or eating it.

  • Looking only at values per 100 g

    Nutrition information per 100 g helps you compare products, but it doesn't tell you how much you'll eat from a packet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that pack and portion sizes can influence how much you eat.

    Put your planned portion in a bowl beforehand, then reseal the packet.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    Jumbo lists Lay's Light Paprika as no longer available online, while Albert Heijn lists AH Light chips paprika as discontinued. An old product page is therefore not a reliable guide when you're shopping.

    Check with the retailer that the exact variant is available and read the nutrition information on the packet.

Brands and retailers to consider

Lay's

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika is a paprika crisp variant sold by Dutch retailers with a claim that it contains 50% less fat than regular crisps.

  • Jumbo lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for the Oven Baked variant; Pepsi Product Checker NL lists milk as an allergen.
  • Less fat doesn't make this variant low fat. Jumbo lists the separate Lay's Light Paprika product as no longer available online.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has product listings for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and AH Light chips paprika.

  • The Lay's Oven Baked listing makes it easy to identify this variant if you're looking for paprika crisps with less fat.
  • Albert Heijn lists AH Light chips paprika as discontinued; check the current label if you're considering another own-brand variant.

Jumbo

Jumbo groups products including Lay's Oven Baked Paprika and Chio Oven Chips Paprika in a lower-fat crisps category.

  • The category makes it easier to find variants whose nutrition information you can compare.
  • A category listing doesn't replace checking the fat, energy, salt and allergen information for the exact product.

ALDI

ALDI has a product listing for a 150 g packet of Lay's Oven Baked paprika crisps, with a claim of 50% less fat.

  • The listing gives you a starting point for finding the same Oven Baked variant.
  • For a nutrition comparison, use the full information on the packet of the product you buy.

Lower-fat paprika crisps on Joybuy

This product selection features Lay's Oven Baked Paprika for anyone who wants to compare the fat content of paprika crisps and choose their own portion size.

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g packet

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g

A paprika-flavoured potato crisp variant for anyone looking for a product with a claim of less fat than regular crisps.

The packet contains 150 g. The product information lists 13 g of fat per 100 g and milk as an allergen. Check the energy value on the packet before comparing per 100 g or per portion.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are lower-fat paprika crisps also low fat?

Not automatically: ‘less fat’ is a comparison with other crisps. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a product can only be labelled ‘low fat’ if it contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; Jumbo lists 13 g per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika.

Should I compare nutrition information per 100 g or per portion?

Use both: comparing per 100 g lets you line products up side by side, while the values for your own portion show how much you're eating. Check the energy value on the packet of Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, as Jumbo and Joybuy give different figures in their product information.

Does Lay's Oven Baked Paprika contain milk?

Yes. Pepsi Product Checker NL lists milk as an allergen for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika. Also check the allergen list on the packet you buy.

Can you manage a planned portion when buying a family-sized packet?

That depends on whether you set aside the amount you want to eat. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, larger packets can influence how much you eat; a larger packet doesn't change the nutrition values per 100 g.