Players keeping an eye on calories
You compare the energy value of paprika crisps per 100 g, but also want to know how much you’ll actually put in a bowl.
Who might find these choices useful?
Players who want to plan portions
You want to portion out a large bag in advance, or prefer a smaller bag so you know how much you’ll have during a long game night.
Players with dietary or allergen requirements
Whether the crisps are suitable for you depends on the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. A lower calorie count doesn’t replace checking this.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the requirement that matters most for your game night. Then compare the nutrition information per 100 g with the amount you want to serve.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Energy per 100 g | Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact variants; don’t assume the energy value from terms such as ‘oven-baked’ or ‘less fat’. | I want to choose paprika crisps with a lower energy value without confusing different portion sizes; this is the main priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Check the weight of each bag, or decide in advance how many grams to put in a bowl. | If the game goes on for a long time, I want to decide in advance how many crisps I’ll have. Around 29% of consumers say portion control is their top priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact pack. | I need to know whether everyone at the table can eat the crisps; for around 14% of consumers, this requirement comes before the other choices. |
| Amount to share | Match the bag size and number of packs to the number of players, then compare the nutrition information. | I want to make sure there are enough crisps to share with the group, rather than looking only at the value per 100 g. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘less fat’ means ‘low energy’
Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. Both values are above the maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g set by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 for the ‘low energy’ nutrition claim on solid foods.
Compare the kcal per 100 g instead of using a fat claim as a measure of energy value.
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Comparing calories alone
According to Albert Heijn, Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 1.6 g of salt per 100 g and barley. Milk is listed for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. So the variant with the lowest calorie count in this comparison may not meet everyone’s requirements.
Check the salt content and allergen information on the pack you buy, too.
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Opening a large bag without planning portions
A 250 g bag makes it easier to keep topping up while you play than a bowl filled in advance. A smaller portion doesn’t change the kcal per 100 g, but it does make the amount you’ve chosen clear.
Divide the crisps into bowls before the game, or choose a suitably smaller pack.
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Treating online nutrition information as final
Ingredients and nutrition information can vary between specific variants or packs. This is particularly important if a player needs to avoid certain allergens.
Use product pages to compare options, then check the current label when you buy.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Compare the exact paprika variant for each brand: an oven-baked product, regular crisps and a small bag don’t answer the same questions about energy value or portions.
Lay’s
The Oven Baked Paprika range is worth considering if you want to compare an oven-baked option with regular paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika.
- This variant contains milk. Check the kcal value on the exact pack before comparing it with other products.
Chio
Oven Chips Paprika is another oven-baked option to compare by its nutritional values per 100 g.
- Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika.
- The same product information lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g and barley; check the other allergen information on the pack, too.
Albert Heijn
AH Chips Paprika is a regular paprika crisp sold in a 250 g bag.
- Albert Heijn describes this specific variant as gluten-free and suitable for vegans.
- The stated energy value is 523 kcal per 100 g; check the current label if dietary requirements are a deciding factor for anyone at the table.
Jumbo
Jumbo Paprika Chips is a regular variant sold in a 250 g bag.
- Jumbo lists 515 kcal per 100 g, so you can compare this variant with other bags on the same basis.
- Milk is listed as an allergen for this variant.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps in a 250 g bag, as well as a smaller 50 g paprika or plain variant.
- The smaller size can be useful if you want to put an individual bag in front of each player; check which flavour you’re picking up.
- Compare the kcal, salt and allergens on the pack before choosing either size.
Paprika snacks for game night at Joybuy
This selection includes paprika crisps and a paprika snack in a range of bag sizes. For game night, start by choosing a suitable size, then check the nutrition information on the exact pack to help with your calorie or allergen requirements.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Chips 150 g
A bag of paprika crisps to portion out into bowls in advance. Check the label if anyone at the table has allergen requirements.
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Lay’s Wokkels Paprika Chips 100 g
Paprika crisps in a 100 g bag if you’re looking for a smaller size for the table. Read the allergen information on the pack before serving.
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Croky Superfrites Paprika 150 g
A paprika snack to share with the group. This is Superfrites, not a regular paprika crisp, so compare the nutrition information for this variant separately.
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Croky paprika chips 200 g
A larger bag of paprika crisps to serve up for several players. Decide how much to put in each bowl before bringing the bag to the table.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
An oven-baked paprika option if you’re considering this type of crisp, too. Check the kcal per 100 g on the exact pack before comparing; this variant contains milk.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically low in energy?
No. Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘low energy’ nutrition claim can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal per 100 g.
How do I decide on a portion of crisps for game night?
Serve the amount you want in a bowl in advance, then use the portion weight on the pack to calculate the nutritional value. Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion of Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika at 128 kcal; don’t use this value for another crisp or a larger portion.
Which paprika crisps could I consider if I have dietary or allergen requirements?
It depends on the requirement and the exact pack. Albert Heijn describes AH Chips Paprika 250 g as gluten-free and suitable for vegans, while Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika contains milk and Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains barley. Before serving, also check the current label for any ‘may contain’ warnings.
Do the paprika crisps with the fewest calories also have the least salt?
Not in this comparison of two oven-baked variants. Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika, compared with 427 kcal and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. If both calories and salt matter to your choice, compare the two values on the exact pack.