Student comparing nutritional information
You want to serve paprika crisps with dinner, so you compare the energy and fat per 100 g. You can also take into account how much you’ll actually serve.
Who might this choice be relevant to?
Snacker checking the ingredients
You check the ingredients and allergens before choosing. The products reviewed differ in some of the allergens listed, including milk and gluten.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g, then decide on your portion and finally read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Energy and fat | Compare kcal and fat per 100 g; don’t interpret a ‘less fat’ claim as meaning the crisps are low in calories. | If I want paprika crisps with dinner, I’m mainly looking for an option with a lower energy value within this product category. This comparison takes priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Pack size and portion | Check the pack size and decide how much you want to serve with dinner. | A pack should suit the number of snacking occasions I have planned, so I can portion out the amount in advance. This portion choice comes first for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statement. | If I want to avoid an ingredient, the information on the pack I buy should determine my choice. This is the top priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Reading ‘less fat’ as ‘low in calories’
Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal and 9.2 g of fat per 100 g for Chio Oven chips paprika. A lower fat value compared with other crisps doesn’t in itself mean a product is low in calories.
Compare the energy value per 100 g and bear in mind the portion you plan to eat.
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Assuming all paprika crisps contain the same allergens
The Lay’s Oven Baked and Jumbo varieties reviewed list milk; Chio Oven chips paprika lists barley and gluten.
Check the allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying, even if you already know the brand.
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Treating online nutritional information as definitive
Joybuy lists 440 kcal per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika, while Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay’s Oven baked roasted paprika. Check the exact variety before comparing figures like these.
Use the nutritional information on the pack for the ingredients and values of the crisps you have in front of you.
Brands to consider
Lay's
The products reviewed include classic paprika crisps and an oven-baked variety.
- Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Oven baked roasted paprika, compared with 507 kcal and 29 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Paprika.
- The oven-baked variety reviewed lists milk; check the pack for the exact variety.
Chio
Chio Oven chips paprika is an oven-baked potato crisp with paprika flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal and 9.2 g of fat per 100 g for the variety reviewed.
- The variety reviewed lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g and contains barley and gluten; check the other allergen information too.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Paprika Chips reviewed are classic paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.
- The pack size makes it easy to decide in advance how much to serve with dinner.
- The variety reviewed lists 515 kcal and 29.1 g of fat per 100 g and contains milk.
Sun Snacks
ALDI Netherlands lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps in a 250 g bag.
- The stated pack size can help you plan how much you’ll need for several snacking occasions.
- Before factoring this variety into your choice, check the nutritional information and allergens on the current pack.
Smiths
Smiths Sticks Paprika is a potato and corn snack in stick form, not a classic flat potato crisp.
- Jumbo lists 491 kcal per 100 g for the sticks reviewed.
- The variety reviewed lists milk and sulphites; if you’re specifically looking for crisps, consider the product format too.
Paprika snacks on Joybuy
These products include paprika crisps, an oven-baked variety and a snack in stick form. When choosing, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack and decide how much is right for your dinner.
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Lay's Paprika Crisps 300 g
A bag of paprika crisps to share across several snacking occasions; decide on your portion and compare the nutritional information on the pack.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Crisps 150 g
A bag of paprika crisps to consider if you’d prefer a smaller pack; check the nutritional information per 100 g before comparing products.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
This oven-baked variety is worth considering if you’re comparing the nutritional information for paprika crisps. Joybuy lists 440 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g; check the figures and the milk information on the pack you buy.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika 150 g
A paprika variety for anyone who also wants to take flavour into account; compare the nutritional information on the exact pack with other crisps.
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Croky Superfrites Paprika 150 g
A paprika snack in stick form for anyone who prefers it to flat crisps; compare the nutritional information and decide on your portion in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked paprika crisps low in calories?
The oven-baked varieties reviewed shouldn’t be considered low in calories. Albert Heijn lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Chio Oven chips paprika and 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven baked roasted paprika. Compare them with other paprika crisps, rather than treating them as low-calorie snacks.
Should I check the allergens in paprika crisps?
Yes. If ingredients or allergens matter to your choice, read the pack for the exact variety. The Lay's Oven Baked and Jumbo varieties reviewed list milk; Chio Oven chips paprika lists barley and gluten.
Why do nutritional values for paprika crisps sometimes differ between product pages?
Product pages may show different varieties or product information. Joybuy lists 440 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, while Albert Heijn lists 427 kcal per 100 g for Lay's Oven baked roasted paprika. Check the full product name and refer to the pack you buy.
How should I store an opened bag of paprika crisps?
Store the crisps in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening. Keeping the bag closed helps the crisps stay crunchy, but doesn’t change their nutritional value.