Runners watching their fat intake
You want to enjoy paprika crisps now and then during a training period, so you compare the fat content per 100 g. An oven-baked variety is worth considering if you’re happy with its different texture.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Runners who plan when they eat
You distinguish between a snack outside your running routine and the food and drink you need around a long training session. That way, your choice of paprika crisps won’t dictate what you need to fuel your training.
Shoppers comparing labels
As well as fat, factors such as salt, ingredients or allergens may be important to you. A label such as vegan or gluten-free doesn’t replace checking the packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’re looking for crisps as a snack or planning food and drink for a run. For a snack, compare the fat content, but don’t overlook salt and allergens.
Oven-baked paprika crisps
When: If reducing fat is your top priority when choosing crisps. Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g of fat per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 13 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.
Trade-off: Compare salt and allergens separately; a lower fat content doesn’t tell you anything about either.
Regular paprika potato crisps
When: If you’re looking for regular potato crisps and reducing fat isn’t your main priority.
Trade-off: According to Albert Heijn, Lay's Paprika and AH Chips Paprika contain 29 g and 30 g of fat per 100 g respectively.
Paprika lentil crisps
When: If you’re specifically considering Proper Paprika Lentil Chips, labelled vegan and gluten-free in the Albert Heijn product information.
Trade-off: According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 19 g of fat and 2.71 g of salt per 100 g, and may contain soya.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Fat content | Compare fat per 100 g and consider how many grams of crisps you actually want to eat. If there’s a claim on the pack, check what the product is being compared with. | If I have paprika crisps now and then, I mainly want to compare the fat content of different varieties; around 42% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Timing around your run | Make a separate choice for your snack and for the food and drink you’ll have around a long or intensive training session. | Before a long run, I don’t want to mistake my snack for the food I need for that effort; around 33% of consumers prioritise this distinction. |
| Salt and allergens | Check the salt per 100 g, the ingredients and the allergen information on the current packaging. | If I have an allergy or am watching my salt intake, the information on the packaging matters more to me than a fat claim; around 25% of consumers make this their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing lower-fat crisps with suitable food just before a run
Choosing lower-fat crisps doesn’t change what you need to plan to eat and drink around a long training session. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that exercising on either an empty or a full stomach can affect your performance.
Save paprika crisps for a snack, and decide separately what to eat and drink around your training.
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Looking only at fat
The oven-baked varieties reviewed also differ in salt content: according to Albert Heijn, Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, while Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 0.82 g.
Compare fat and salt using the same unit, and bear in mind the portion you choose.
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Taking a dietary label as complete allergen information
According to Albert Heijn, Proper Paprika Lentil Chips is labelled vegan and gluten-free, but may contain soya. Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains barley/gluten and may also contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat, among other things.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the current packaging.
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Assuming an old product listing is still current
Albert Heijn marks Smiths Nibb-it Happy Ones Kruis-Rond Paprika as no longer in its range. Product information and recipes can also change.
When you shop, check which packaging is available and read its nutritional information.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Among the paprika varieties reviewed, you can compare both regular potato crisps and an oven-baked variety.
- According to Albert Heijn, Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 13 g of fat per 100 g.
- According to Albert Heijn, Lay's Paprika contains 29 g of fat per 100 g; the claim about lower salt for this regular variety doesn’t mean it is lower in fat.
Chio
Chio Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked paprika snack for anyone comparing the fat content of different varieties.
- Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
- The same product information lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g and barley/gluten; also check for substances that may be present.
Proper
Proper Paprika Lentil Chips are lentil crisps, not regular or oven-baked potato crisps.
- Albert Heijn describes the variety reviewed as vegan and gluten-free.
- According to the same product information, it contains 19 g of fat and 2.71 g of salt per 100 g, and may contain soya.
AH
AH Chips Paprika is a point of comparison for regular paprika potato crisps, not oven-baked varieties.
- Albert Heijn describes this variety as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- The listed fat content is 30 g per 100 g, so don’t choose this variety solely because you want to limit your fat intake.
Smiths
Smiths Nibb-it Happy Ones Kruis-Rond Paprika is a paprika snack listed previously.
- Albert Heijn marks this specific variety as no longer in its range. Check separately what’s available when you shop.
Paprika crisps at Joybuy
For a snack during your training period, we’ve included an oven-baked paprika variety here. If fat content is your main criterion, compare the nutritional information on the packaging; plan food and drink for long runs separately.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
An oven-baked paprika snack for anyone who likes to enjoy crisps now and then during a training period. The pack contains 150 g; compare fat and salt per 100 g on the current packaging. If you avoid milk, check the allergen information. Don’t use these crisps as a substitute for the food you’ve planned around a long run.
Frequently asked questions
Are lower-fat paprika crisps suitable as fuel for marathon training?
Not as a substitute for food and drink around a long or intensive run. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the need for enough carbohydrates during intensive endurance exercise and reminds highly active runners of the importance of a balanced eating and drinking routine. Keep a crisp snack separate from that plan.
Which of the paprika crisps reviewed contains the least fat?
Of the varieties compared here, Albert Heijn lists Chio Oven Chips Paprika as having the lowest fat content: 9.2 g per 100 g. Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is listed at 13 g per 100 g and regular Lay's Paprika at 29 g per 100 g. Check the current packaging when you buy.
Does lower fat also mean less salt?
No, you can’t tell that from comparing fat content alone. 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. Check both figures using the same unit.
Where can I check the allergens in paprika crisps?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including details of substances that may be present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says manufacturers must clearly state what pre-packed foods contain. If you have a specific allergy, don’t rely solely on a label such as vegan or gluten-free.