Who is this choice relevant to?

Students looking to choose a lower-fat option

Want to serve paprika crisps at a student dinner and mainly concerned about fat? Compare the nutritional values per 100 g. A claim that a product contains less fat is not the same as describing it as low-fat.

Shoppers who read labels carefully

If salt or allergens are important to you, check the packaging of the variant you choose. A lower fat content tells you nothing about those other label details.

What should you look for when choosing?

When choosing a paprika snack for a student dinner, compare fat per 100 g first, then check the label and the amount in the pack.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Less fat Compare fat per 100 g and check what a claim about less fat is comparing the product with. I want paprika crisps for dinner, but I’d prioritise a lower fat value over the usual version. Less fat is the main priority for around 45% of consumers.
Salt and allergens Check salt per 100 g and the allergen statement on the current packaging. If I need to check the label for salt or allergens, I won’t choose based on the fat claim alone. For around 33% of consumers, checking this label information matters most.
Quantity Check the pack weight and stated portion size for the exact variant. For a snack to share, I want to know how much is in the bag so I can choose an amount to suit the group. This is the first consideration for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Taking ‘less fat’ to mean ‘low-fat’

    Comparing a product with regular crisps doesn’t automatically make it low-fat. According to the European Commission, a low-fat claim can only be used for solid foods with no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 9,2 g per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 13 g per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.

    Use the nutrition table to assess the fat content, and treat a reduction claim as a comparison, not as a low-fat label.

  • Assuming less fat also means less salt

    Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and lists barley as an allergen. For Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, the product information lists 0,82 g of salt per 100 g and milk.

    Compare the details for the exact variants and check the current allergen statement before buying.

Brands to compare

Lay's

Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is an oven-baked option for anyone choosing paprika crisps with fat per 100 g as their main consideration.

  • According to the product information at Albert Heijn, this variant contains 50% less fat than regular crisps; Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g.
  • The product information lists milk as an allergen. Check the packaging of the variant you buy.

Chio

Chio Oven Chips Paprika is another oven-baked option included in this comparison, with a claim that it contains less fat.

  • The product information at Albert Heijn lists 9,2 g of fat per 100 g and claims 60% less fat than regular potato crisps.
  • Albert Heijn also lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g and barley; according to the allergen information, the product may also contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.

Jumbo

Jumbo Paprika Chips in a 250 g pack are regular paprika crisps and are included here for comparison with the oven-baked options.

  • Jumbo lists the pack weight as 250 g, helping you work out how much there is to share.
  • Jumbo lists 29,1 g of fat per 100 g. This regular variant is therefore not a good fit if reducing fat is your main priority.

Paprika crisps on Joybuy

This Joybuy selection includes a paprika variant to consider if you’re looking for crisps with less fat than regular crisps for a student dinner.

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g bag

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g

A paprika snack to share at a student dinner if your main priority is less fat than in regular crisps.

According to the product information, this oven-baked variant contains 50% less fat than regular crisps; Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika. The product information lists milk as an allergen. Check the current packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Are paprika crisps with less fat also low-fat?

No, ‘less fat’ and ‘low-fat’ don’t mean the same thing. According to the European Commission, a low-fat claim can only be used for solid foods with no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and 9,2 g per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika; both are above that limit.

Which of the two oven-baked variants lists less fat?

Chio Oven Chips Paprika lists less fat at 9,2 g per 100 g than Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, which has 13 g per 100 g, according to the product information at Albert Heijn. Check the nutrition table on the current packaging before buying.

Which allergens are listed for these oven-baked crisps?

The product information at Albert Heijn lists milk for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and barley for Chio Oven Chips Paprika. It also says that Chio may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat. Always read the allergen statement on the bag you buy.

How should I store an opened bag of paprika crisps?

Seal the packaging tightly after opening and store the crisps in a cool, dry place, as advised in the product information. Follow the packaging label for the shelf life and any specific storage instructions.