For shoppers stocking up for several snack breaks
You take a larger bag home and want the contents to suit the occasions when you eat crisps. A 250 g bag is intended for a different use than a 50 g bag.
Who is this for?
For snacking on the go
You want to take a small, sealed bag for one snack break, without having to store a larger opened bag afterwards.
For shoppers who check the label
You pay attention to ingredients, nutritional values or allergens, so you check the exact flavour and packaging rather than relying on the brand name alone.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you need a snack or breakfast. If you choose crisps, pick a suitable bag size and check the label on the variety you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for several occasions | Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll want to store the bag again after opening it. | When I buy crisps for several snack breaks, I want a bag that suits those occasions. Around 29% of consumers would put having enough for several occasions first. |
| A small portion to take with you | Check the net weight; Sun Snacks, for example, has a 50 g paprika variety. | When I’m out and about, I’d rather take one sealed bag than an opened large one. For around 24% of consumers, that ready-portioned size would be the main consideration. |
| Breakfast or a snack | Decide whether you’re looking for a snack or a meal made up of foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five. | If this is my first meal of the day, I want to know whether crisps are enough. This breakfast choice would be the main question for around 29% of consumers; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for breakfast. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional values per 100 g on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I can’t rely on the flavour name alone. Around 18% of consumers would check the ingredients of the exact variety first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘less fat’ makes them a complete breakfast
A difference in fat content between varieties of crisps doesn’t tell you whether a bag of crisps can replace a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for breakfast.
Compare the fat content per 100 g if it’s relevant to your choice of crisps, but decide separately what you’ll have for breakfast.
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Assuming every paprika variety contains the same allergens
According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g contains milk. So a similar flavour name doesn’t tell you enough about the ingredients in another bag.
Each time you buy, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variety.
Brands compared
Lay's
Lay's offers regular paprika crisps as well as a separate Oven baked roasted-paprika variety. Check the nutritional information for each variety.
- Albert Heijn lists 0.65 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Paprika 200 g.
- The Oven baked roasted-paprika variety lists milk. Don’t assume the regular crisps have the same ingredients as this variety.
AH
AH Chips paprika is a 250 g own-brand bag.
- Albert Heijn lists 0.8 g of salt per 100 g for this variety and describes the recipe as gluten-free and suitable for vegans.
- Check the current packaging: Albert Heijn says that product information may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo Paprika Chips is a 250 g own-brand variety.
- The product information says that each bag contains around eight 30 g portions.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for this variety, along with 1.20 g of salt per 100 g.
Snack Day
Snack Day is the brand of a 250 g paprika crisps variety sold by Lidl.
- Lidl describes this variety as potato crisps with paprika flavour.
- Check the packaging of the bag you buy for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Sun Snacks
According to ALDI Netherlands, Sun Snacks offers paprika crisps in 50 g and 250 g bags.
- The 50 g size is a small, individual bag that’s handy for taking with you.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging you choose; the bag size doesn’t tell you what it contains.
Paprika crisps on Joybuy
These Joybuy products are Lay's paprika varieties in bags ranging from 100 g to 185 g. Choose a size to suit your snack break and check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact variety; these crisps aren’t a substitute for breakfast.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, 150 g
A paprika variety for anyone looking for a 150 g bag for a snack break. If you need to avoid any ingredients, check the current label.
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Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g
An oven-baked paprika variety in a 150 g bag. Check the label for milk if you need to avoid this ingredient, and use the nutritional values for this exact variety.
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Lay's Wokkels Paprika Chips, 100 g
A 100 g bag for anyone who wants a smaller size to take with them. Check the label for soya if you need to avoid this ingredient.
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Lay's Chips Paprika, 100 g
The regular paprika variety in a 100 g bag. When choosing, compare the nutritional information and allergens on this pack with those of other varieties.
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Lay's Max Smoky Paprika, 185 g
At 185 g, this bag contains more crisps than the other sizes shown here. Consider whether that suits the number of snack breaks you’re buying for, and check the ingredients in this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Can paprika crisps replace my breakfast?
Not if you’re looking for a breakfast made up of foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends wholegrain products and fruit, among other things; treat paprika crisps as a separate snack, not as the basis of that meal.
Are the allergens the same in all paprika crisps?
No, check the exact variety. Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips 250 g, while Albert Heijn describes its AH Chips paprika 250 g as suitable for vegans. Check the current label again whenever you buy a new pack.
How do I compare the salt content of different bags?
Compare the amount of salt per 100 g in the exact varieties. Albert Heijn lists 0.8 g per 100 g for AH Chips paprika; Jumbo lists 1.20 g per 100 g for Jumbo Paprika Chips. Check the packaging when you buy these products, as recipes can change.
How should I store an opened bag of paprika crisps?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag well after use. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing their paprika crisps in a cool, dry place; also check the best-before date on your bag.