Gamers keeping an eye on fat
You want to enjoy paprika crisps during a long gaming session, so you compare the fat content per 100 g. Salt content and availability also matter, even when a pack says it contains less fat.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Gamers who compare salt too
You don’t want a lower fat content to distract you from the salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g, as portion sizes on packs are not always the same.
Gamers mindful of allergens or portions
You want to know which allergens are listed on the pack before buying, and how many crisps you can set aside for a session. Check the current ingredient information and pack size.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then decide whether fat or salt matters more to you, and finally check the pack for allergens and portion size.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
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| Fat per 100 g | Compare the fat content of similar paprika crisps per 100 g, then check the salt content. | I want to enjoy paprika crisps while gaming, but fat content is my main deciding factor. This is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Salt as well as fat | Compare the salt, fat and saturated fat values per 100 g, not just the values per portion. | I like the idea of crisps with less fat, as long as I don’t overlook the salt content. Around 37% of consumers give this trade-off top priority. |
| Portion, allergens and availability | Check the pack size, the allergen information on the current packaging and availability at your chosen retailer. | I want to set aside a suitable amount and check first that I can eat and buy the crisps. These practical considerations matter most to around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at ‘less fat’ on the front of the pack
A comparison with regular crisps won’t tell you how much fat and salt the paprika crisps you’ve chosen actually contain. Albert Heijn’s product listings show different values for both nutrients in Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and Chio Oven Chips Paprika.
Use the claim as a reason to read the label, then compare similar products per 100 g for fat, saturated fat and salt.
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Assuming less fat means less salt
According to Albert Heijn, Chio Oven Chips Paprika contains 9.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 13 g of fat and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g. So, in this case, the lower fat content comes with a higher salt content.
Decide which difference matters more to you; one nutritional value doesn’t tell the whole story.
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Checking allergens only after buying
The product information reviewed lists milk for Lay’s, barley for Chio and soya for We Care Paprika Flavour Chips. Chio and We Care also mention possible other allergens.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ statements.
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Assuming a product page means the item is currently available
Jumbo’s listing for We Care Paprika Flavour Chips said that this variety was no longer in its online range. So, an existing product page doesn’t tell you whether you can order the product now.
Check current availability with the retailer you plan to buy from before counting on this variety being in stock.
Otherwise, you could make a trip to the shop and come away without the snack you went in for.
Brands to consider
Lay’s
The Oven Baked Roasted Paprika variety reviewed is a 150 g bag of oven-baked paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn’s listing gives 13 g of fat and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g, making its salt content lower than that of the Chio variety reviewed.
- Its fat content is higher than that of the Chio variety. The Lay’s product information reviewed lists milk as an allergen.
Chio
The Oven Chips Paprika variety reviewed is a 125 g bag of oven-baked paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 9.2 g of fat per 100 g, less than in the Lay’s variety reviewed.
- The same listing gives 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. The product information mentions barley and possible other allergens; check the current packaging.
We Care
Paprika Flavour Chips is the potato and soya snack reviewed, sold in a 25 g bag.
- The nutritional information reviewed lists 7.2 g of fat per 100 g.
- It also lists 2.5 g of salt per 100 g and soya as an allergen. Jumbo said this variety was no longer in its online range.
Paprika crisps on Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes an Oven Baked paprika variety for anyone keeping an eye on fat during a gaming session. Check the nutritional information on the current packaging before applying values from other retailers’ listings to this product.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
For anyone looking for paprika crisps to enjoy during a gaming session and wanting to set aside a portion. The bag contains 150 g; check the current packaging for the nutritional values and allergens that matter to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is ‘less fat’ enough to help you choose paprika crisps for gaming?
No. The claim doesn’t tell you how much salt or saturated fat a product contains. Compare similar crisps per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that values per portion can be confusing when portion sizes differ.
Which allergens are relevant to these paprika crisps?
The product information reviewed lists milk for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, barley for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and soya for We Care Paprika Flavour Chips. Chio and We Care also mention possible other allergens. Always check the current packaging of the product you’re buying.
Where can I find allergen information on a pack of crisps?
Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ statements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens which must be declared on the label need to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
Can I still buy We Care Paprika Flavour Chips at Jumbo?
Jumbo’s listing for this variety said that it was no longer in its online range. That doesn’t tell you whether it’s currently available at other retailers, so check the range at the shop you plan to buy from.