If you want to take lower-kcal paprika crisps camping, compare the energy per 100 g as well as the amount you plan to eat. Albert Heijn’s product pages list 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and 467 kcal per 100 g for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips. The listed figures for AH Chips paprika and Croky Paprika are 523 and 514 kcal per 100 g respectively, according to Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Choosing a smaller portion can be just as important as the difference per 100 g.
You’re looking for paprika crisps with a lower energy value than the standard potato crisps you’re considering. Compare the nutrition per 100 g for the exact products, rather than relying on the wording on the front of the pack.
You want to know in advance how many crisps to take for one snack break. An individual bag or a portion measured out at home makes this easier than eating from a larger bag.
As well as kcal, you’re comparing allergens and salt content. This information could affect your choice between oven-baked crisps, lentil crisps and standard paprika crisps.
Start with kcal per 100 g to compare products on a like-for-like basis. Then consider the portion you’re planning to eat and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Kcal and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g, then work out the kcal for the amount you plan to eat. | If my main aim is to eat fewer kcal, I want to know what the difference between the crisps means for my own portion. Energy value is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Packaging and taking them with you | Check the weight of each bag or portion, and whether you can reseal an opened pack securely. | For a snack at the campsite, I want to take a set amount without continuing to eat from a large bag. Portion planning is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens and salt | Read the current allergen information and compare salt per 100 g across products that are suitable for you. | If I avoid certain ingredients or keep an eye on salt, the snack needs to meet those requirements too. These checks matter most to around 20% of consumers. |
A claim about fat doesn’t tell you how many kcal are in the portion you actually eat.
Compare the nutrition per 100 g and calculate the figure for your planned portion.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists an average of 215 kcal for a 40 g bowl of crisps. If you’re going to have several portions from one bag, it’s worth keeping track of how much you eat.
Take an individual bag or divide the crisps into resealable portions before you set off.
According to Albert Heijn, Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk. The product information for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g and states that the product may contain soya.
Compare the kcal, but also check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before choosing.
The nutrition and ingredients on the pack you buy apply to that specific bag.
Check the label again before you set off, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
Within the paprika range, you can compare an oven-baked option with standard crisps in small bags.
Proper Paprika Lentil Chips are a lentil-based option to compare if you’re looking for something other than standard potato crisps.
AH Chips paprika gives you a useful point of comparison when you’re weighing up standard paprika-flavoured potato crisps against other varieties.
The product information for Croky Paprika gives figures per 100 g and per stated portion.
ALDI lists options including 150 g bags of Lay's Oven Baked paprika crisps and 250 g bags of Sun Snacks paprika crisps.
These products include paprika crisps and a paprika tortilla snack to consider for camping. Before choosing based on kcal or portion size, compare the nutrition information on the exact pack you’re buying. The tortillas aren’t standard potato crisps.
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An option if you’d like to take paprika and cheese-flavoured crisps with you. The pack contains 125 g; check the nutrition information and portion weight if you want to plan how much you’ll eat in advance.
Check the current ingredients information if you avoid milk.
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A 100 g bag of paprika crisps for anyone who wants to decide how much to have for a snack. Check the pack to see how many grams the stated portion contains.
Check the current allergen information if you avoid soya.
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A 100 g bag of standard paprika crisps if that’s the kind of snack you’re after for camping. Compare kcal per 100 g with other varieties and decide how many grams you want to take for one portion.
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A 170 g paprika tortilla snack if you’re considering something other than standard potato crisps. Use the nutrition information per 100 g to compare kcal, then work out your portion separately.
Check the allergen information on the current pack if you avoid wheat or soya.
First compare kcal per 100 g, then work out the kcal for the portion you plan to eat. Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and 467 kcal per 100 g for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips; Jumbo lists 514 kcal per 100 g for Croky Paprika. These figures apply to the products named, not to all crisps of the same type.
No. The claim refers to fat compared with a product used for comparison; it doesn’t tell you how many kcal are in your portion. For Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, check the nutrition per 100 g and the amount you actually eat. Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal per 100 g for this variety.
Check the current label for the exact flavour and pack. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk and Proper Paprika Lentil Chips may contain soya.
Keep the bag somewhere dry and seal it well after use. If resealing it while you’re out and about is tricky, a smaller bag may be more practical for one snack break.
Yes. If salt matters to you, compare the listed amount per 100 g and per portion. Albert Heijn lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips; you can’t infer this figure just from the fact that they’re lentil crisps.
