Picnickers keeping an eye on fat
You want to take paprika crisps along and are mainly comparing the fat content per 100 g, without treating a lower-fat claim as a complete picture of their nutritional value.
Who is this useful for?
Label checkers who also watch their salt
You compare fat, salt and energy on the same per-100 g basis, because a variety with less fat doesn’t necessarily contain less salt.
Picnickers who need to check allergens
If someone in your group has a food allergy, read the current allergen information before buying, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider how much you want to take along. If you have a food allergy, always check the current packaging before choosing a bag to share.
| What to check | What to look for when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per 100 g | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check what a lower-fat claim is being compared with. | I want to take paprika crisps along and prioritise a lower fat content. For around 50% of consumers, this is the main question when choosing. |
| Salt and nutritional value | Also compare salt and energy per 100 g, then consider the portion you want to take along. | A bag with less fat isn’t right for me if I overlook its salt content. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this broader label comparison. |
| Allergens and availability | Read the current allergen information and check that your preferred variety is available before you set off. | If I’m sharing crisps with others, I want to check that the ingredients are suitable for them and that I can buy the bag. For around 20% of consumers, this practical check comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Relying only on ‘oven-baked’ or ‘lower fat’
Comparing a product with regular potato crisps doesn’t tell you how two oven-baked paprika varieties compare in terms of salt or energy.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and decide which factor matters most for your picnic.
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Planning to buy a particular bag without checking availability
Jumbo stated that We Care Paprika Flavour Chips was no longer part of its online range.
Before you set off, check whether your preferred bag is available at your shop and have another variety in mind as a back-up if needed.
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Assuming which allergens are present based on the type of crisps
Ingredients and warnings about the possible presence of allergens vary from product to product. Paprika flavour or oven-baking doesn’t give you a definitive answer.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information every time you buy, especially if you’re sharing the crisps.
Brands compared
Chio
Chio Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked paprika potato snack in a sharing bag.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this variety contains 9,2 g of fat per 100 g, and the packaging states 60% less fat than regular potato crisps.
- The stated salt content is 1,6 g per 100 g. The variety contains barley with gluten and may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat; check the current label.
Lay's
Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is a paprika variety for anyone who wants to compare salt as well as fat per 100 g.
- Lay's states that it contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat and 0,82 g of salt per 100 g for this variety.
- This variety contains milk. Check the current packaging if someone in your group has a food allergy.
We Care
We Care Paprika Flavour Chips was sold in an individual 25 g bag.
- Jumbo’s product information listed 7,2 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
- Jumbo stated on its product page that this variety was no longer part of its online range. The stated salt content is 2,5 g per 100 g; the product contains soya and may contain gluten.
Paprika crisps on Joybuy
If you’re looking for a 150 g bag of oven-baked paprika crisps to take along, you’ll find a Lay's variety below. Check the current nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before you choose.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
A 150 g bag to share on a picnic.
Contains milk. If you have a food allergy, check the current ingredients and compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically the lowest-fat choice?
No. Compare the fat content per 100 g of the specific varieties. 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. Check salt, energy and allergens too before deciding.
Which allergens should I check in these paprika crisps?
Always read the current packaging of the bag you’re buying. According to the product information, Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk; Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains barley with gluten and may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.
How should I take a bag of paprika crisps to a picnic?
Ideally, take the bag along unopened and seal it tightly once opened. Check the use-by date and storage instructions on the bag; Jumbo advises storing the Lay's Oven Baked paprika variety in a cool, dry place.
Does ‘50% less fat’ mean the overall nutritional value is better?
No. The claim on Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika compares its fat content with regular potato crisps and makes no claim about other nutritional values. Check the table per 100 g if you also want to consider salt or energy.