Who is this comparison for?

People keeping an eye on fat

You want to keep eating paprika crisps, but compare how much fat different varieties contain per 100 g. The values for oven-baked and regular varieties on Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product pages differ.

People planning a portion

You compare kcal per 100 g first, then decide how many crisps to put in a bowl. That way, your choice isn’t based solely on the portion size stated by the manufacturer on the pack.

People checking salt and allergens

You want to consider a lower-fat variety without overlooking salt or ingredients. The salt values and allergen information differ between the oven-baked varieties compared here.

What should you look for when choosing?

Use the nutritional values per 100 g to compare products. Then consider the portion you want to eat and whether the ingredients suit you.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fat Compare total fat and saturated fat per 100 g; don’t consider a ‘less fat’ claim separately from the nutrition table. If I’m choosing paprika crisps as part of a low-fat diet, I mainly want to know how much fat the variety contains. For around 37% of consumers, reducing fat is the top priority.
Energy and portion size Compare kcal per 100 g, then decide how much you want to have. If I’ve planned a snack portion in advance, I want to estimate how many kcal I’ll actually eat. For around 27% of consumers, limiting calories comes first.
Salt Compare the salt values per 100 g, even if one variety contains less fat. I want to watch the salt in my choice as well as choosing a lower-fat option. Around 18% of consumers prioritise this consideration.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging. If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I need to be able to check before eating the crisps. For around 18% of consumers, this is their primary concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘oven-baked’ means ‘low in kcal and salt’

    A lower fat content doesn’t tell you everything about the other nutritional values. Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika, as well as 405 kcal and 9,2 g of fat.

    When comparing paprika crisps, check energy, total fat, saturated fat and salt on the same basis: per 100 g.

  • Comparing only the stated portion sizes

    Portion sizes can vary between manufacturers. As a result, values per portion don’t always make it easy to compare two bags.

    First use the values per 100 g, then decide how many grams you want to have. This is the approach recommended by the Voedingscentrum when comparing food labels.

  • Guessing allergens from the type of crisps

    The oven-baked varieties compared here don’t have the same allergen information: Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains milk, while Chio Oven Chips Paprika lists barley and the possible presence of other allergens, among other information.

    When buying, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the variety before.

  • Assuming a supermarket own-brand variety is low in fat

    A brand name or pack size doesn’t tell you how much fat or how many kcal paprika crisps contain per 100 g.

    If you’re aiming for a low-fat option, start by comparing the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety.

Brands compared

Lay’s

Lay’s offers both regular paprika crisps and Oven Baked Roasted Paprika. If you’re watching your fat intake, compare the varieties separately.

  • Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.
  • For regular Lay’s Paprika, Albert Heijn lists 507 kcal and 29 g of fat per 100 g. The Oven Baked variety checked contains milk.

Chio

Chio Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked variety you can compare with other paprika crisps per 100 g.

  • Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal and 9,2 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
  • The same product information lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g. If you have an allergy, also check the current information about barley and any other potential allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo Paprika Chips is a regular paprika crisps variety to compare with the oven-baked products.

  • Jumbo provides nutritional values per 100 g for its Paprika Chips.
  • Jumbo lists 515 kcal and 29,1 g of fat per 100 g for this variety. Also check the allergen information on the packaging.

Snack Day (Lidl)

Lidl describes Snack Day Paprika chips as paprika-flavoured potato crisps in a 250 g bag.

  • Lidl’s product listing offers a familiar option for anyone comparing paprika crisps in store.
  • Check the nutritional information on the current packaging to assess the fat, kcal and salt content.

Sun Snacks (ALDI)

ALDI lists Sun Snacks Paprikachips in a 250 g bag.

  • The product name and pack size make it easy to identify the variety to check in store.
  • Read the nutritional information on the current packaging before comparing this variety for fat, kcal or salt.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the paprika crisps compared contains the fewest kcal and the least fat?

Of the varieties on the Albert Heijn product pages compared here, Chio Oven Chips Paprika has the lowest values for both: 405 kcal and 9,2 g of fat per 100 g. Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 427 kcal and 13 g of fat, while regular Lay’s Paprika contains 507 kcal and 29 g of fat per 100 g.

Should I compare paprika crisps per portion or per 100 g?

Compare paprika crisps per 100 g first, then consider how much you want to eat. According to the Voedingscentrum, portion sizes on food labels can vary, which can make comparing values per portion alone confusing.

Does ‘less fat’ also mean less salt?

No. A lower fat content doesn’t tell you how much salt a variety contains. Albert Heijn lists 1,6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and 0,82 g per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika. Check both values if they matter to your choice.

How do I check allergens in paprika crisps?

Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging for the specific variety. This is important for oven-baked crisps too: the Lay’s Oven Baked variety checked contains milk, while Chio Oven Chips Paprika lists barley and the possible presence of other allergens, among other information.