Calorie-conscious crisp lover
You want to keep eating paprika crisps and compare the energy per 100 g with the amount you pour out for a snack.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Mindful snack swapper
You might be considering an oven-baked option or lentil crisps, but want to check fat, protein, fibre and salt as well as calories.
Shopper checking dietary needs or allergens
You check the ingredients or avoid, for example, milk, soya or wheat. Recipes vary between products, so check the current packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the calories per 100 g and your own portion, then check the other nutritional information and any allergens.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Calories and portion size | Compare the calories per 100 g and work them out for the amount you want to eat. The portion shown on the label may not match your portion. | If I want to fit a snack into what I eat that day, I need to know how many grams are actually in my bowl. For around 42% of consumers, calories and portion size are the top priority. |
| Nutritional profile | Compare fat, protein, fibre and salt per 100 g; don’t assess a claim on the front of the pack in isolation. | When I choose crisps made from a different base ingredient, I want to see what changes beyond the energy content, especially if a protein claim comes with more salt. Around 33% of consumers give nutritional composition the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and check both the declared allergens and any relevant warnings about possible traces of allergens. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the information for that exact product is what matters most. This check comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘less fat’ as ‘equally fewer calories’
According to the Voedingscentrum, light crisps contain around 10% fewer calories on average than regular crisps, while the difference in fat is greater. A fat claim doesn’t tell you how much energy your portion provides.
First compare the calories per 100 g, then work out the calories in the portion you want to eat.
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Looking only at protein in lentil crisps
Albert Heijn lists 10 g of protein for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips, but also 2.71 g of salt per 100 g. One nutritional value alone doesn’t give you the full picture.
Also compare the energy, fibre and salt per 100 g with the crisps you would otherwise choose.
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Assuming allergens based on the type of crisp
Albert Heijn lists wheat and gluten for AH Stapel op Chips Paprika and warns that the crisps may contain milk and lactose. Possible traces of soya are listed for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product on the current packaging.
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Assuming the label portion is what you’ll naturally eat
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Chips Paprika; Jumbo lists 30 g for Jumbo Paprika Chips. These portions are a basis for calculation, not necessarily the amount you’ll eat from an opened bag.
Put the amount you want in a bowl beforehand, then close the bag.
Brands compared
Lay's
Worth considering if you want to compare an oven-baked option with regular paprika crisps.
- Joybuy lists 440 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika.
- This product contains milk. Check the calories too: less fat doesn’t mean an equally large drop in calories.
Albert Heijn
The nutritional information provided lets you compare two different AH paprika crisp products.
- Albert Heijn lists 523 kcal per 100 g and a 25 g portion for AH Chips Paprika; AH Stapel op Chips Paprika is listed at 498 kcal per 100 g.
- Albert Heijn lists wheat and gluten for AH Stapel op Chips Paprika and warns that it may contain milk and lactose. This information doesn’t automatically apply to other AH products.
Proper
A brand to consider if you want to compare paprika lentil crisps with potato crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 467 kcal and 10 g of protein per 100 g for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips.
- The same product information lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g and warns of possible traces of soya.
Croky
A classic paprika crisp to include when comparing the nutritional values of different products.
- Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for Croky Paprika.
- Albert Heijn lists 514 kcal and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g for this product; compare these values with your own portion.
Paprika crisps at Joybuy
This selection includes oven-baked paprika crisps, classic paprika crisps and a paprika and cheese flavour. Compare the nutritional information on the exact product packaging before choosing a portion.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
An oven-baked paprika option if you’re mainly comparing energy content. Joybuy lists 440 kcal per 100 g; work out the calories in your snack based on the amount you choose.
This product contains milk. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid milk.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Chips, 150 g
A paprika crisp for anyone who wants to portion out a snack from a 150 g bag. Compare the calories per 100 g on the current packaging, and check the ingredients and allergen information there too.
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Lay's Mama Mia's Paprika Cheese Chips, 125 g
This product has a paprika and cheese flavour, so it’s not the same as a regular paprika crisp. Alongside the energy content, check the salt and whether milk is listed as an allergen.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika Chips, 100 g
The 100 g pack may be useful if you want to measure out a portion yourself. To compare calories and salt, use the same basis, such as per 100 g, and check the allergen information if you avoid soya.
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Croky Paprika Chips, 200 g
A classic paprika crisp if you want to stick with that flavour and measure out your own portion. Albert Heijn lists 514 kcal per 100 g for Croky Paprika; calculate this based on the amount you actually eat.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked or light paprika crisps automatically lower in calories?
No. A lower fat content doesn’t tell you how many calories a product contains. The Voedingscentrum compares an average of 542 kcal per 100 g for regular crisps with 490 kcal per 100 g for light crisps. So compare the values for the specific paprika crisps and work out your own portion.
How should I factor salt into my comparison?
Compare the salt per 100 g and take into account how much you eat. Albert Heijn lists 0.8 g of salt per 100 g for AH Chips Paprika and 2.71 g per 100 g for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips. These differences between products don’t mean all potato crisps or lentil crisps have the same values.
Is a label such as ‘vegan’ or ‘gluten-free’ on a product page enough if I have an allergy?
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels. Albert Heijn also lists wheat and gluten for AH Stapel op Chips Paprika and warns that it may contain milk and lactose.
How should I store an opened bag of paprika crisps?
Seal the pack well after opening and store the crisps somewhere cool and dry. Albert Heijn also recommends keeping AH Chips Paprika in a dark, dry place; follow the storage instructions on your product’s packaging.