Snackers avoiding a specific allergen
For you, checking the ingredients and any warnings on the packaging comes before comparing calories. The information that matters depends on the allergen you need to avoid.
Who is this comparison for?
Snackers comparing kcal or fat
You’re looking for a different nutritional profile from standard paprika-flavoured potato crisps and may be open to oven-baked crisps or crisps made with a different base. Your choice still depends on the allergen information.
Crisp buyers keeping an eye on portion size
You want to compare not only kcal per 100 g, but also how many kcal are in the portion you actually eat.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the label on the pack you’re buying. Only then compare the nutritional values of products that meet your allergy requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters to |
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| Your specific allergen | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the current pack. | If I need to avoid a particular allergen, I want to know whether this specific pack meets my requirements. For around 34% of consumers, checking for allergens is the top priority. |
| Energy and fat | Compare kcal and fat per 100 g for products that are suitable for your allergy. Don’t assume that a claim about less fat applies to all nutritional values. | Among the options that are suitable for me, I mainly want to compare their energy values. Around 33% of consumers put this comparison first. |
| Portion size | Check the weight in grams and the kcal per portion, as well as how many portions the pack contains. | If I’m planning one snack, the amount I actually eat tells me more than a value per 100 g alone. For around 20% of consumers, portion size is the first thing they consider. |
| Crisps ingredients | Compare the product’s base ingredients and the stated protein and fibre content; check the allergen information again, too. | I’m deliberately looking for a paprika-flavoured snack with a different composition from ordinary potato crisps. For around 13% of consumers, composition is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Starting with the lowest kcal value
A lower-kcal paprika snack may still contain an allergen you need to avoid. For example, Albert Heijn says AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose.
First check which packs meet your specific allergy requirements, then compare the energy per 100 g.
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Assuming ‘lactose-free’ or ‘vegan’ means free from all allergens
These labels don’t answer the same question. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy, so a lactose-related label is no substitute for checking for milk proteins or other relevant allergens.
Read the full allergen information and any cross-contamination warning on the pack.
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Assuming ‘less fat’ means you can eat as much as you like
Energy per portion still matters: Albert Heijn lists 128 kcal per 30 g portion for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.
Compare both the values per 100 g and the amount you plan to eat.
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Relying only on a product page you viewed earlier
The information on a product page may not match the pack you eventually buy. Albert Heijn points out that ingredients and allergy information can change.
Check the packaging before eating the product, especially if an allergen warning is crucial to your choice.
Brands and product ranges to help you choose
Lay's
The Oven Baked Roasted Paprika variety is an oven-baked potato crisp with paprika flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
- The ingredients include whey permeate from milk, so this variety isn’t suitable if you need to avoid milk.
Smiths
Sticks Paprika is a shaped snack with paprika flavour, not a standard paprika-flavoured potato crisp.
- Jumbo lists 491 kcal per 100 g for Smiths Sticks Paprika.
- According to Jumbo, the product contains milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites.
Albert Heijn
The range includes standard paprika-flavoured potato crisps and AH Proteïne crisps paprika; compare them as different types of product.
- Albert Heijn lists 523 kcal per 100 g for AH Chips paprika and 398 kcal per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika.
- For the crisps, Albert Heijn says they may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Check the current label on the standard crisps for your allergen, too.
Jumbo
Jumbo Paprika Chips is a standard paprika-flavoured potato crisp.
- Jumbo lists 515 kcal per 100 g for this product.
- According to the product information, Jumbo Paprika Chips contains milk.
Lidl
Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika chips as paprika-flavoured potato crisps in a 250 g pack.
- The product page says this item is available in store only.
- If you’re choosing based on kcal or allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.
Aldi
ALDI lists Sun Snacks Paprikachips in a 250 g pack.
- This is a paprika crisp product whose packaging you can check when comparing options.
- Check the pack for kcal per 100 g and the allergens relevant to you.
Joybuy products
Related products coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
Do paprika crisp packets have to list allergens?
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes mandatory labelling for 14 allergens in food. Read the allergen information on the pack you buy, along with the ingredients and any warnings.
Is ‘lactose-free’ enough if I need to avoid cow’s milk?
No. ‘Lactose-free’ on its own doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with a cow’s milk allergy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between lactose intolerance and a reaction to milk proteins, so check the ingredients and allergen information for your situation.
What does ‘may contain’ mean on a packet of paprika crisps?
The warning indicates that the named allergen may be present unintentionally; it isn’t an ingredient that has been deliberately added. Consider the warning in light of the allergen you need to avoid and the advice that applies to you.
Should I compare paprika crisps by kcal per 100 g or per portion?
Use kcal per 100 g to compare products in different pack sizes, then check the portion you actually eat. For example, Albert Heijn lists 128 kcal per 30 g for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika; a different portion size needs to be compared separately.