Who might find this comparison useful?

Snackers keeping an eye on fat and energy

You want to choose paprika crisps based on their fat and energy content for the same amount. Also check the carbohydrates and salt: a lower fat figure doesn’t tell you anything about those.

People counting carbohydrates

If you’re monitoring your carbohydrate intake because of diabetes, the amount in the portion you actually eat matters more than a claim about lower fat alone. Diabetes.nl explains that carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels.

Snackers who want to measure out a portion

You want to decide in advance how many crisps to have, rather than eating from the bag. Compare products per 100 g, then work out the values for your chosen portion, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends when comparing labels.

What should you look for when buying?

For the Lay's varieties listed by Albert Heijn, Oven Baked Roasted Paprika has less fat and energy per 100 g, but more carbohydrates and salt than regular Lay's Paprika. Start by comparing the same amount, then consider how much you want to eat.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fat and energy Compare fat, saturated fat and energy per 100 g. If I’m choosing crisps to reduce my fat and energy intake, I want to see the difference for the same amount; this is the main priority for around 40% of consumers.
Carbohydrates Check the carbohydrates per 100 g and work out the amount for your own portion. When planning a snack around my carbohydrate intake, I want to know what’s in my portion; around 30% of consumers prioritise this.
Salt and saturated fat Check both values per 100 g, alongside the fat and carbohydrate figures. If you’re watching your salt and saturated fat as well as fat, you don’t want to rely on just one claim; this is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.
Portion size Compare per 100 g and decide in advance how much to take from the packet. If it’s hard to measure out a portion once a packet is open, I want to decide how much to have beforehand; around 10% of consumers put portion control first.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing less fat with fewer carbohydrates

    According to Albert Heijn, Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains less fat but more carbohydrates per 100 g than the regular Lay's Paprika reviewed here. A claim about fat doesn’t make the carbohydrate figure irrelevant.

    Check the carbohydrates per 100 g and work out how much is in the portion you’ve chosen.

  • Looking only at the fat content

    The same product information from Albert Heijn lists more salt per 100 g for the oven-baked variety than for regular Lay's Paprika.

    Include salt and saturated fat when comparing nutritional values.

  • Comparing portion values directly

    A value per portion is only easy to compare if the portions are the same size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g.

    Then use the nutritional information to work out the values for the amount you plan to eat.

  • Skipping the ingredients list

    The Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika reviewed here lists milk. Ingredients and allergens can vary between products and recipes.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the current allergen information on the packet.

Brands and retailers to consider

Lay's

Albert Heijn lists nutritional values for both Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and regular Lay's Paprika.

  • Per 100 g, Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat for Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and 29 g for regular Paprika.
  • The oven-baked variety also lists 69 g of carbohydrates and 0,82 g of salt per 100 g, compared with 54 g and 0,65 g for the regular variety.

Smiths

SPAR Nederland lists Smiths Chips Paprika in a 100 g packet.

  • The product listing gives you a specific paprika variety whose label you can compare.
  • Check the nutritional values and allergens on the packet for this variety; the listed ingredients include milk derivatives.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information for the Lay's varieties reviewed here and for AH Chips paprika.

  • The listed values for the two Lay's varieties can be compared side by side per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information may change; check the label on the variety you choose when you buy it.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists Lay's Oven Baked Paprika and Chio Oven Chips Paprika in a lower-fat crisps category.

  • The category offers several paprika varieties to look at individually.
  • Compare the nutritional information on the exact packets; a category listing tells you nothing about their relative carbohydrate content.

Lidl

Lidl Nederland lists Snack Day Paprika crisps.

  • This is a familiar paprika variety to compare using the label.
  • Don’t assume how much fat this paprika variety contains from the brand name or from other oven-baked products in the range.

Aldi

ALDI lists 150 g bags of Lay's Oven Baked Paprika crisps and regular Sun Snacks paprika crisps.

  • The listed Lay's variety carries a claim of 50% less fat than regular crisps.
  • Don’t use that claim to compare it with Sun Snacks; check the nutritional values for the exact variety of each product.

Lower-fat paprika crisps on Joybuy

This product selection is relevant if you’re comparing oven-baked paprika crisps by their fat content and carbohydrates per portion.

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g

For anyone choosing paprika crisps with fat content in mind and also considering the carbohydrates in their own portion.

According to the product description, this variety contains 50% less fat than regular crisps. Before measuring out a portion, compare the nutritional values per 100 g on the packet, particularly carbohydrates, fat and salt.

According to the product description, this variety contains milk; if you have an allergy, check the current packaging.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Are lower-fat paprika crisps automatically suitable if you have diabetes?

No. Less fat doesn’t automatically mean fewer carbohydrates. Diabetes.nl explains that carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so compare the carbohydrates per 100 g and in the amount you plan to eat.

Which Lay's paprika crisps contain fewer carbohydrates: Oven Baked or regular Paprika?

In the comparison listed by Albert Heijn, regular Lay's Paprika contains 54 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, while Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 69 g. The oven-baked variety, however, lists less fat per 100 g. Always check the exact variety on the packet.

How do I compare packets with different portion sizes?

First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends. Then work out the values for the amount of crisps you plan to eat.

Should I check for milk in paprika crisps?

Yes. If milk is an allergen for you, read the allergen information on the exact packet. The Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika reviewed here lists milk, but don’t assume this applies to other paprika crisps.