Traveller comparing kcal
You want to take paprika crisps with you and compare their energy values per 100 g before deciding how much to pack for your journey.
Who is this choice for?
Traveller checking salt and allergens
Alongside kcal, you check the salt content and ingredients such as milk, gluten or soya. This information can vary between paprika snacks.
Traveller looking for a smaller portion
You want to set aside an amount for a single journey, rather than eating straight from a larger pack while you’re on the move.
What should you look for?
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g so you’re comparing products on the same basis. Then consider how much you’ll actually take with you and whether there are any ingredients you need to check.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Kcal per amount | Compare kcal per 100 g on the pack, rather than looking only at the stated serving size. | When I take paprika crisps with me, I want to compare their energy values on an equal basis. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Portion for your journey | Check the pack weight and decide in advance how much you want to take with you. | For a single train journey, I want to set aside a snack portion instead of repeatedly taking crisps from a large bag. This portion choice matters most to around 30% of consumers. |
| Salt and allergens | Read the salt content per 100 g and check the latest ingredients and allergen information. | If I’m watching my salt intake or avoiding a particular ingredient, a lower kcal value shouldn’t be the deciding factor. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this check. |
The products show why that final check matters. Albert Heijn lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g for Chio Oven Chips Paprika and barley as an allergen. Milk is listed for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika. So check the pack of the variety you’re buying, even if you’ve already chosen online.
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘oven-baked’ means low in kcal
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the oven-baked examples contain fewer kcal per 100 g than the regular Lay’s Paprika used for comparison. But the cooking method alone doesn’t tell you how much energy, salt or fat that particular variety contains.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then choose an amount for your journey.
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Looking only at the energy value
Chio Oven Chips Paprika lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g and contains barley. Proper Paprika Lentil Chips lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g and may contain soya, according to Albert Heijn.
Check the salt content and the ingredients and allergen list on the pack too.
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Counting the whole bag as one portion
A value per 100 g doesn’t tell you how many kcal you’ll consume: that also depends on how much you eat. This is especially relevant if you’re taking a larger bag for a single train journey.
Set aside a portion in advance or choose a pack size that suits your plans.
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Assuming online label information never changes
Ingredients and nutritional values can change. What’s more, Albert Heijn and Joybuy’s product pages list different kcal values for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika: 427 and 440 kcal per 100 g respectively.
For an accurate comparison or allergen check, use the nutritional information on the bag you actually buy.
Brands compared
These paprika snacks differ not only in their kcal values, but also in their shape, salt content and stated allergens. Compare specific varieties rather than judging a whole brand.
Lay’s
Lay’s Paprika and Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika let you compare regular and oven-baked paprika-flavoured potato crisps.
- Albert Heijn lists 507 kcal and 29 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Paprika, compared with 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika.
- The oven-baked variety listed contains milk. Check the current pack of the variety you buy, even if another product page doesn’t list any of the 14 major EU allergens.
Chio
Chio Oven Chips Paprika is an oven-baked paprika-flavoured potato snack for anyone comparing energy values per 100 g with other varieties.
- 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 and barley as an allergen. The pack also warns that it may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat.
Proper
Proper Paprika Lentil Chips are made from lentils, not potatoes. Albert Heijn’s product information describes this variety as vegan and gluten-free.
- Albert Heijn lists 467 kcal and 10 g of protein per 100 g.
- The same variety lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g and may contain soya. Check the pack if these details matter to your choice.
Smiths
Smiths Sticks Paprika is a paprika snack in stick form, for anyone comparing that shape with crisps from a bag.
- Jumbo lists 491 kcal per 100 g for Smiths Sticks Paprika.
- The product information lists milk and sulphites. Read the label if allergens are a concern.
Paprika snacks for your journey at Joybuy
This selection at Joybuy includes paprika crisps and snacks in a range of pack sizes, including an oven-baked variety and individual tubes. For a train journey, choose according to how much you’d like to take with you. If you have questions about nutrition or allergens, check the label on the pack you choose.
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Lay’s Wokkels Paprika Chips 100 g
A bag of paprika crisps that you can divide into smaller portions for your journey.
The product description says the bag contains 3 to 4 servings and lists 460 kcal and 2.2 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients information lists soya; check the pack if you have an allergy.
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Lay’s Mama Mia’s Paprika Cheese Chips 125 g
The described pack contains 4 to 5 bags, making it easy to set aside snacks for different occasions.
The nutrition table lists 476 kcal and 2.9 g of salt per 100 g. Milk is listed as an allergen; check the rest of the allergen information on the pack too.
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Croky Superfrites Paprika 150 g
A potato-based paprika snack in stick form; you can divide the bag if you don’t want to eat it all in one journey.
The product information lists 472 kcal and 1.75 g of salt per 100 g. It also says the product contains none of the 14 major EU allergens; check the current pack to confirm.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips 12 × 40 g
The individual 40 g tubes mean you can take one with you and keep the rest aside.
Check the nutritional values per 100 g on the pack before comparing this variety for kcal or salt. The product description lists wheat and milk as allergens and says it may contain soya.
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Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika 150 g
An oven-baked paprika variety that, according to the product description, can be divided into 5 to 6 servings.
Albert Heijn and Joybuy list different kcal values for Lay’s Oven Baked Paprika. For a comparison, check the nutritional information per 100 g on the bag you buy. The product information lists milk as an allergen.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically low in calories?
No. ‘Oven-baked’ describes how they’re made, not a set energy value. The oven-baked examples listed by Albert Heijn contain 405 and 427 kcal per 100 g; check the label of the variety you buy.
Why compare paprika crisps per 100 g?
This lets you compare the nutritional information on the same basis, even when manufacturers list different serving sizes. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing similar products per 100 g; then decide how much to take with you.
What should I do with an empty crisp packet on the train?
Put it in a bin. This follows NS’s house rules; keep the packaging until you can find one.
How should I store an opened bag for the return journey?
Seal the bag well and store it somewhere dry. Also check the instructions on the pack of crisps you’re taking with you.
Can I rely on online product information for allergen details?
Use it to compare varieties in advance, but read the label on the pack you buy before eating the crisps. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.