Gamers keeping an eye on calories
You fancy paprika crisps while gaming, but mainly compare the energy value per 100 g and how much you’ll actually eat.
Who is this relevant to?
Fans of classic paprika crisps
You’re looking for the familiar shape and flavour of potato crisps and want to know how they compare with an oven-baked variety.
Shoppers who also check salt or allergens
Calories aren’t your only consideration: the salt content or ingredients in your chosen bag matter to you too.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g of similar paprika crisps. Then check the amount you’ll put in your bowl, the label and the pack to decide which bag is right for your gaming session.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per 100 g | Compare the energy value per 100 g of similar paprika crisps; the cooking method alone doesn’t tell you enough. | If I want paprika crisps while gaming, I mainly want to be able to choose a bag with fewer calories per 100 g. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this energy value. |
| Portion size | Check the net weight and decide how many grams to put in a bowl. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, portion sizes set by manufacturers can vary. | For a long gaming session, I want to set out an amount beforehand rather than keep eating from the bag without noticing. Around 25% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare the salt per 100 g and read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack. | Even if a bag contains fewer calories, I want to check whether its salt content and ingredients suit me. For around 17% of consumers, checking the label is their top priority. |
| Packaging and availability | Check the bag size and whether your chosen variety is available from your shop; assess its nutritional value separately. | I want to be able to buy a bag that suits my usual shop and planned snack portion. Around 16% of consumers prioritise this practical choice. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only for ‘less fat’
Less fat doesn’t mean less salt or an allergen-free recipe. Albert Heijn lists 0.82 g of salt per 100 g and milk as an allergen for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, compared with 0.65 g of salt per 100 g for regular Lay's Paprika.
Compare calories, fat and salt on the same basis, and check the allergen information before deciding on your portion.
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Comparing portions from different bags directly
Per-portion information can be misleading when manufacturers use different portion sizes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g.
Compare products per 100 g first, then work out the energy value for the amount you want to eat.
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Assuming a supermarket own brand is lower in calories
The brand name or bag size won’t tell you how many calories the crisps contain per 100 g.
Read the nutritional information for the specific variety on the pack before comparing it with other paprika crisps.
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Treating an online label as definitive
Product information can change. What’s more, Albert Heijn and Joybuy list different energy values for the separately sold Lay's Oven Baked paprika varieties.
If you have a strict calorie target or need to check allergens, use the current packaging of the bag you’re buying.
Brands compared
Lay's
Albert Heijn lists both Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and regular Lay's Paprika; check the exact variety on the label.
- According to Albert Heijn, the oven-baked variety listed contains 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g, while the regular variety contains 507 kcal and 29 g of fat per 100 g.
- According to Albert Heijn, the oven-baked variety contains milk and lists 0.82 g of salt per 100 g, compared with 0.65 g for the regular variety.
Albert Heijn
Its own-brand AH Chips Paprika offers another point of comparison, but the product page consulted marked the 200 g bag as discontinued.
- The product information lists 535 kcal and 33 g of fat per 100 g, so you can compare these values with other varieties on the same basis.
- Check whether a current variety is available and use the nutritional information for that product.
Jumbo
Jumbo Paprika Chips is an own-brand variety sold in a 250 g bag.
- The product page lists 515 kcal and 1.20 g of salt per 100 g; you can compare these values separately with those of other bags.
- With a larger bag, how much you pour out for a gaming session is still a separate decision.
Snack Day
Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika crisps as paprika-flavoured potato crisps in a 250 g bag.
- Knowing the bag size can help if you want to decide in advance how much to serve.
- If you’re choosing based on calories, compare the nutritional values on the specific pack; Lidl lists this variety as available in store only.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps in a 250 g pack.
- The pack has a clearly stated weight, so you can measure out your own snack portion.
- Check the nutritional information on the bag before comparing this variety with other paprika crisps for calories or salt.
Paprika snacks at Joybuy
Below you’ll find potato crisps and other crisp-style snacks with paprika flavouring. When choosing a snack for a gaming session, check the product type, bag size and nutritional information on the individual pack.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Crisps, 150 g
A bag of paprika crisps for anyone who wants to serve a set amount for their gaming session.
The pack contains 150 g; check the nutritional information on the bag to assess your portion.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika Crisps, 100 g
For anyone looking for paprika flavour in the Wokkels shape and wanting to decide how much to eat.
The bag contains 100 g. Choose your own portion using the nutritional information on the pack.
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Croky Superfrites Paprika, 150 g
A paprika-flavoured potato stick snack for anyone looking for something different from regular crisps.
The bag contains 150 g. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the ingredients on the pack.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps, 100 g
A smaller bag of classic paprika crisps if you want to set a limit on how much you put out.
The pack contains 100 g; the bag size isn’t the same as a recommended portion.
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Doritos Pure Paprika Tortilla Chips, 170 g
A paprika-flavoured alternative if you’d prefer tortilla chips to potato crisps.
The bag contains 170 g. Compare the nutritional values of this product type carefully with those of other snacks, and check the allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically lower in calories?
No: compare the energy value of the specific bag. Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and 507 kcal per 100 g for regular Lay's Paprika, but these figures don’t establish a general value for all oven-baked crisps.
Should I compare calories per portion or per 100 g?
First compare paprika crisps per 100 g, then work out the calories for the amount you want to eat. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, manufacturers set their own portion sizes, so portions from different bags aren’t always directly comparable.
Where can I check the allergens in paprika crisps?
Read the allergen information on the current packaging of your chosen variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly shown on the label; for example, Albert Heijn’s product information lists milk for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.
How should I store an opened bag of crisps?
Store the crisps in a cool, dry, dark place and keep the bag tightly sealed, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage and best-before information on the pack.
Does Nutri-Score replace comparing calories and salt?
No. Nutri-Score provides information about a product’s nutritional composition, but if you’re choosing specifically based on calories or salt, check those values per 100 g in the nutrition table and then decide on your portion.