When comparing paprika snacks, start by checking the kcal per 100 g, then consider how much you actually want to eat. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Proteïne crisps paprika (398 kcal per 100 g), Chio Oven chips paprika (405 kcal) and Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika (427 kcal) have a lower energy content than the regular paprika crisps listed from Lay's (507 kcal) and AH (523 kcal). The lentil crisps are not potato crisps, though. When making your choice, also check the snack type, salt content and allergens on the current packaging.
You want to pick up something paprika-flavoured during a quick top-up shop and compare its energy content with that of regular crisps. Check not only the kcal per 100 g, but also how much you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 215 kcal for a 40 g bowl of crisps; this isn’t the nutritional value for every paprika variety.
You’re looking for an oven-baked potato snack rather than regular paprika crisps. The Chio Oven chips paprika and Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika listed by Albert Heijn differ in kcal, fat and salt per 100 g. Also check the allergens in the variety you choose.
You’re buying for yourself or someone else with specific dietary requirements. Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of your chosen product, even if the snack is described as vegan or gluten-free. Also look out for statements about substances the product may contain.
First decide whether you want potato crisps or would also consider a lentil- or maize-based snack. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and work out what it means for the amount you plan to eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in the amount you eat | Compare kcal per 100 g, then work out the kcal for the portion you want to eat. | If I only want to take a small amount, I want to know how much energy it provides. Around 39% of consumers put this question first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the exact packaging you’ve chosen. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy or specific dietary requirement, a suitable label matters more than the energy content. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Bag size | Check the bag weight, the stated serving size and how much you plan to eat. | When I’m doing a quick top-up shop, I don’t want to take a bigger bag than I plan to use. Bag size comes top of the list for around 23% of consumers. |
| Type of snack | Check whether you’re choosing potato crisps, an oven-baked potato snack, or lentil- or maize-based crisps. | If I’m expecting classic paprika crisps, I don’t want to accidentally pick a different type of snack. Product type matters most to around 15% of consumers. |
Fat and energy content are different measures. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Chio Oven chips paprika contains 405 kcal per 100 g and Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika contains 427 kcal per 100 g. So even oven-baked varieties can differ.
Compare kcal per 100 g, then check how many kcal are in the portion you’ve chosen.
A bigger bag contains more potential portions, but tells you nothing about the energy content per 100 g.
Think about how much you want to eat or share, then compare it with the bag weight and serving size on the packaging.
An ingredients claim doesn’t remove the need to check separately for allergens and possible traces. For example, Albert Heijn states that AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame and soya.
If you’re buying a snack for someone with an allergy, read the full allergen information on the current packaging first.
The product with the lowest energy content among those listed here by Albert Heijn is AH Proteïne crisps paprika, a lentil-based snack. It’s a different type of product from potato crisps.
If the base of the snack matters to you, check the product description and ingredients before choosing.
The own-label range includes paprika-flavoured potato crisps as well as AH Proteïne crisps paprika, a separate lentil snack.
Chio Oven chips paprika is an oven-baked potato snack for anyone who wants to stick with this type of product.
The product information listed includes both regular paprika-flavoured potato crisps and an oven-baked paprika variety from Lay's.
Proper Paprika lentil chips is a paprika-flavoured lentil snack, not a traditional potato crisp.
The Croky products listed here are regular paprika crisps and the ridged Explosions Paprika variety.
These products offer a range of paprika snacks for a top-up shop: potato crisps, oven-baked crisps and tortilla chips. Compare their nutritional information per 100 g, then check the serving size and ingredients on the bag you choose.
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Paprika-flavoured potato crisps for anyone who likes to decide on their portion in advance.
The product information lists 475 kcal per 100 g and 143 kcal per 30 g serving. If you have specific dietary requirements, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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Regular paprika-flavoured potato crisps for anyone specifically looking for this type of snack.
The product information lists 514 kcal and 1,4 g of salt per 100 g, and gives a serving size of 30 g. Use the kcal per 100 g to work out the energy content of the amount you want to eat.
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Oven-baked paprika-flavoured potato crisps for anyone looking for an alternative to regular crisps.
The information for this Joybuy version lists 440 kcal per 100 g and milk as an allergen. Check the nutrition table on the packaging of this version: you can’t assume that the 427 kcal per 100 g listed by Albert Heijn for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika also applies to this bag.
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A paprika snack for anyone who wants to take Wokkels along and factor in the bag size.
The product information lists 460 kcal and 2,2 g of salt per 100 g, and names soya as an allergen. Work out the kcal in your portion based on the amount you eat.
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Maize-based tortilla chips for anyone looking for a paprika snack but not expecting potato crisps.
The product information lists 479 kcal and 1,1 g of salt per 100 g. Also check the packaging for a statement that wheat and soya may be present, and work out the energy content of the portion you plan to eat.
No. Compare the energy content of the exact products per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Chio Oven chips paprika and 427 kcal for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika, while the lentil snack AH Proteïne crisps paprika listed there contains 398 kcal. The words ‘oven-baked’ don’t replace that comparison.
First use the kcal per 100 g as a common basis, then work out the energy content for the amount you actually want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 215 kcal for a 40 g bowl of crisps, but the nutritional value of a particular paprika snack may differ.
Yes. For example, Albert Heijn’s product information lists 0,65 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Paprika, compared with 2,71 g per 100 g for Proper Paprika lentil chips. Compare the salt content of the products you’re considering and bear in mind how much you eat.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you choose, including any ‘may contain’ statements. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out labelling rules for 14 allergens; a claim such as vegan or gluten-free doesn’t replace checking the full label.
No. They’re different types of product, with different bases and potentially different ingredients and nutritional values. Albert Heijn describes AH Proteïne crisps paprika as a lentil snack, while Lay's Paprika is sold as potato crisps. So choose based on the type of snack you want to eat, too.
