A host keeping an eye on calories
You want to serve paprika crisps and compare their energy values per 100 g before deciding how much to put out.
Who is this choice relevant to?
A host keeping allergens in mind
You’re welcoming guests with different dietary requirements and checking the ingredients, allergens and salt content on each bag.
Planning a neighbourhood get-together
You’re looking for a pack size that suits the number of guests and want to work out how much to serve at a time.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by comparing kcal per 100 g, so you’re comparing different bags on a like-for-like basis. Then check which ingredients and pack size will suit your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per equal quantity | Compare kcal per 100 g rather than serving sizes, which can vary between brands. | If I want to serve fewer calories, I want to compare bags using the same quantity. For around 50% of consumers, energy value comes first. |
| Salt and allergens | Check the salt content per 100 g, as well as the ingredients and allergen information on each pack. | When guests have different dietary requirements, I want to know which bag I can safely serve them. Around 30% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| How much to serve | Compare the bag weight with the number of guests and decide how much to put in bowls at a time. | For a group, I want to have enough crisps ready without serving a whole bag straight away. The right quantity is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a claim on the front as a complete comparison
‘Less fat’ doesn’t tell you which paprika snack has the fewest kcal per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and 467 kcal for Proper Paprika Lentil Chips.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then take ingredients, salt and allergens into account too.
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Comparing different serving sizes
One brand may use a different serving size from another. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the value per 100 g is therefore a useful basis for comparison.
Compare per 100 g first, then decide how much you want to serve.
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Assuming one variety will suit every guest
Ingredients vary: Lay's Oven Baked lists milk, while Jumbo lists milk and sulphites for Smiths Sticks Paprika.
Check the up-to-date allergen information on every bag, especially if guests need to avoid certain ingredients.
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Focusing only on the size of the bag
A large bag can be handy when you’re serving several guests, but it doesn’t tell you how much you want to put out at once.
Adjust the quantity to suit your group and top up the bowls as needed.
A bag that isn’t suited to the size of your group may leave you with leftovers.
Brands compared
Lay's
Within the Lay's range, you can compare an oven-baked paprika variety with regular paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, compared with 507 kcal and 29 g of fat for Lay's Paprika.
- The oven-baked variety contains milk; check the pack if you’re serving guests with allergies.
Smiths
Smiths Sticks Paprika are potato and corn sticks with paprika flavour, not regular sliced potato crisps.
- Jumbo’s product information lists 491 kcal per 100 g for these sticks.
- Jumbo also lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens.
Albert Heijn
AH Biologisch Chips Paprika is an own-brand option if you’re specifically looking for organic paprika crisps.
- Albert Heijn describes this variety as organic, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- The listed values are 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g; being organic doesn’t in itself mean a lower energy value.
Jumbo
Jumbo Paprika Chips is an own-brand option in a 250 g bag for anyone planning quantities for a group.
- Jumbo lists around eight servings per pack.
- According to Jumbo, this variety contains 515 kcal and 1.20 g of salt per 100 g, and milk is an allergen.
Snack Day
Snack Day Paprika Chips is a paprika crisps option from Lidl.
- Before comparing this option with other bags for kcal, check the nutrition information per 100 g on the pack.
Sun Snacks
At ALDI, Sun Snacks includes both 250 g bags of paprika crisps and multipacks of plain and paprika crisps.
- The multipack contains 15 bags of 25 g, giving you a pre-portioned amount in each bag.
- The multipack doesn’t contain paprika crisps exclusively. Check the nutrition information and ingredients for each variety.
Paprika snacks at Joybuy
These two packaged paprika snacks are options to compare with your needs for a neighbourhood get-together, including bag size and nutrition information. Check the kcal and allergens against the details for the exact pack.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika Chips, 100 g
A 100 g bag to compare when planning smaller serving quantities.
Check the current pack for allergens, and only compare the salt content if it’s clear what quantity the value refers to.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Chips, 150 g
The 150 g bag is another pack size to consider when planning for the number of guests.
If you’re serving guests with allergies, check the clear allergen information on the current pack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare paprika crisps when serving sizes differ?
Start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends this as a basis because manufacturers set their own serving sizes; use the serving information afterwards to plan how much you’ll serve.
Does ‘less fat’ also mean the fewest kcal?
No, check the energy value separately. 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; the ingredients and salt content differ too.
Should I check the allergens in every bag?
Yes, if you’re serving guests with allergies, check the information on every pack. Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika lists milk, while Jumbo lists milk and sulphites for Smiths Sticks Paprika.
How do I plan how much to serve from a large bag?
Match the bag weight to the number of guests and start by putting some crisps into bowls. Jumbo lists around eight servings for its 250 g bag of Paprika Chips; you can top up the bowls if needed.