Flavour and crunch seekers
You fancy something different from classic paprika crisps, such as a more intense flavour or extra-thick crisps with a different texture.
Who are the different options for?
Portion and label checkers
You want to decide in advance how much to take with you, so you compare the stated serving sizes, nutritional information and ingredients on different packs.
Practical travellers
You choose a pack that suits snacking on your own, sharing with passengers or having during a short stop, rather than automatically opting for the largest pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many people will be sharing the pack. Then compare the flavour and shape, and check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging for the option you choose.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important for? |
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| Flavour and texture | Compare classic crisps, extra-thick crisps and shaped snacks; check the ingredients for crisps with blended flavours. | If I mainly want a different paprika flavour or texture for the journey, I won’t choose based on the picture on the pack alone. Around 44% of consumers put flavour and texture first. |
| Serving size and nutritional information | Check the stated serving size and compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g and per serving. | If a pack will be open for longer, I want to decide in advance how much I’ll have. Serving size and nutritional information are the first considerations for around 33% of consumers. |
| Pack size and sharing | Check the net weight and the number of stated servings against the number of people who’ll be sharing. | Am I travelling alone or sharing with passengers? I want a size that suits the occasion; for around 23% of consumers, this is the most important factor. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a ‘lower fat’ claim as the whole story
A lower fat content doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much energy a serving provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that the difference in calories between light crisps and regular crisps can be small.
Compare the full nutritional information for the options you’re considering, and check the serving size too.
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Assuming all paprika crisps have the same allergens
Ingredients vary from product to product. For example, Jumbo lists milk and sulphites in Smiths Sticks Paprika; this doesn’t tell you anything about other paprika varieties.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.
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Assuming a large pack is always more practical
A pack for sharing and a pack for one person don’t serve the same purpose on a road trip. The pack size alone also doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want to take for each person.
Choose a pack size to suit the number of people sharing, and decide on the portions in advance if needed.
Brands to compare
Lay's
The paprika range includes classic crisps, Max, Oven Baked and Sensations, which you can compare by flavour description and shape.
- Lay's describes its classic Paprika crisps as lightly sweet and seasoned, and Max Paprika as having an intense flavour.
- According to Lay's own product information, Oven Baked Roasted Paprika has 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. Also compare the full nutritional information on the pack you choose.
Smiths
Sticks Paprika is a shaped potato and corn snack for anyone looking for something different from potato crisps.
- Jumbo lists the Sticks Paprika product checked as coming in a 100 g pack.
- Jumbo lists milk and sulphites as allergens for this variety; check the packaging before eating.
AH
AH Paprika Crisps are classic paprika-flavoured potato crisps in a 250 g pack.
- Albert Heijn lists ten 25 g servings per pack, so you can compare the stated amount per serving.
- For ingredients, nutritional information and allergens, refer to the current packaging.
Sun Snacks
A 50 g paprika option is a smaller pack to take on the go.
- ALDI Netherlands lists a 50 g pack of paprika or plain crisps.
- For the flavour you choose, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging.
Snack Day
Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika crisps as paprika-flavoured potato crisps in a 250 g pack.
- The stated pack size gives you a useful option to compare with smaller packs.
- For nutritional information, ingredients and allergens, check the packaging of the pack you choose.
Paprika crisps and snacks at Joybuy
These products offer a range of paprika flavours, shapes and pack sizes for the journey, from a pack to share to individual portions. A shaped potato snack is different from classic potato crisps.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, 150 g
For anyone who fancies a sweeter paprika flavour and extra-thick crisps for the journey. The pack contains 150 g; if salt is a consideration for you, compare the nutritional information on the packaging.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
A 200 g pack of paprika crisps to compare with smaller and larger packs when planning a shared snack. Check the packaging to see how much you’d like to share per person.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
The twelve 40 g packs are handy for taking individual portions or handing them out. This is a shaped potato snack; if you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
A 150 g oven-baked paprika option for anyone comparing the fat content of different packs. Check the energy and serving size too, and if you have a milk allergy, check the current label.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps, 300 g
A larger pack of classic paprika crisps for a journey with several passengers. It contains 300 g; decide in advance how much you’d like to share, and check the current packaging for allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Should I check the allergens on the pack when buying paprika crisps?
Yes, especially if you have an allergy: ingredients vary from product to product. For example, Jumbo lists milk and sulphites in Smiths Sticks Paprika. So check the allergen information on the packaging you buy.
Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically a better choice than regular crisps?
Not just because of how they’re made. A lower fat content can be one point of comparison, but the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says the difference in energy between light crisps and regular crisps can be small. Compare the full nutritional information and serving size for the specific products.
What pack size is handy for sharing on the go?
Choose a pack size to suit the number of people sharing and the portions you want to hand out. A 300 g pack and individual 40 g packs offer different ways to share; with the larger pack, you’ll need to divide it up yourself.