Snackers comparing calorie content
You want to enjoy paprika crisps late in the evening, so you compare calories per 100 g. The amount you serve yourself then determines the calorie content of your portion.
Who this choice matters to
Snackers keeping an eye on salt and allergens
As well as calories, you check the salt per 100 g and make sure the ingredients and allergen information are suitable for you.
Snackers with a product preference
For example, you might be looking for organic paprika crisps or lentil-based crisps. That preference alone doesn’t tell you how many calories they contain per 100 g.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare the calorie content per 100 g, then decide how much you want to eat. Also check the salt content and ingredients if they’re relevant to your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories and portion size | Compare calories per 100 g and decide how much you actually want to eat. | I want to know how much energy my late-night snack provides without relying solely on the variety name. Around 50% of consumers prioritise calorie content. |
| Salt and allergens | Check the salt per 100 g and the allergen information on the packaging. | If I’m keeping an eye on salt or need to avoid milk or soya, the ingredients matter more than comparing calories. This is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Product ingredients | Check the ingredients and any organic, vegan or gluten-free claims. | I want to choose based on things such as organic origin or a lentil base, even if that doesn’t mean the lowest calorie content. These factors are decisive for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Relying on a ‘less fat’ claim
Albert Heijn lists Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika as having fewer calories and less fat per 100 g than regular Lay's Paprika. However, Joybuy lists a different calorie value for its oven-baked Lay's variety than Albert Heijn does.
Compare the current nutritional values per 100 g and check the information on the bag you buy. Decide separately how large your portion will be.
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Comparing calories but overlooking salt
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Proper Paprika Lentil Chips contain 2.71 g of salt per 100 g. Choosing based on calorie content alone doesn’t take this into account.
Check the salt content alongside the calorie value, and work out both for the amount you want to eat.
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Not checking allergens in crisps
The product information lists milk for Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika and says Proper Paprika Lentil Chips may contain soya. This could be important if you need to avoid either ingredient.
If you choose a different flavour or a new pack, check the allergen information again before eating the crisps.
Brands compared
Lay's
The brand offers both regular paprika crisps and an oven-baked variety with paprika flavour.
- Albert Heijn lists Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika at 427 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 507 kcal and 29 g of fat for regular Lay's Paprika.
- The oven-baked variety contains milk. Joybuy also lists Lay's Oven Baked Paprika at 440 kcal per 100 g, so check the packaging of the variety you buy.
Proper
Proper Paprika Lentil Chips are paprika crisps made with lentils.
- Albert Heijn lists this variety as vegan and gluten-free, with 10 g of protein per 100 g.
- The same product information lists 467 kcal and 2.71 g of salt per 100 g. So, a lentil base doesn’t automatically mean the lowest calorie content in this comparison.
AH Biologisch
AH Biologisch Chips Paprika are organic potato crisps with paprika flavour, described by Albert Heijn as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- This variety is an option if organic origin is important to you when shopping.
- Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal, 28 g of fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. Organic doesn’t mean lower in calories.
Paprika crisps for a late-night snack at Joybuy
These paprika crisps come in a range of pack sizes and varieties to consider for a late-night snack. Compare the nutritional information before choosing, and decide how much you’d like to eat.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
For anyone who wants to compare an oven-baked paprika variety with regular crisps for a late-night snack.
Joybuy lists 440 kcal and 13 g of fat per 100 g. The product information lists milk; check the current packaging for nutritional values too.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Paprika Chips, 150 g
For anyone looking for a bag of paprika crisps for a late-night snack and wanting to compare the calorie content per 100 g.
The pack contains 150 g. Check the nutritional and allergen information on the current packaging before choosing.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika Chips, 100 g
For anyone considering a 100 g pack of paprika-flavoured Wokkels for a late-night snack.
The allergen information lists soya. Compare the salt and calorie content using the current nutritional information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically lower in calories?
No. Compare the specific products per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika at 427 kcal per 100 g and regular Lay's Paprika at 507 kcal. The amount you eat matters too.
How can I keep track of how many crisps I eat with a late-night snack?
Before you start, put the amount you want to eat in a bowl and use its weight to work out the nutritional value of your portion. For comparison, according to the Voedingscentrum, a 40 g bowl of regular crisps contains 215 kcal; your chosen product may have a different value.
Should I compare salt content as well as calories?
Yes. If salt is important to your choice, check the amount per 100 g too. Albert Heijn lists Proper Paprika Lentil Chips at 2.71 g of salt per 100 g; work out how much that is for the portion you want to eat.
Where can I find the ingredients and allergen information for paprika crisps?
Check the label on the bag you buy. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values must be shown on the label of prepacked foods. Check this information again if you choose a different variety.